So it was great to have him jump on one of our songs. Parmalee is an American country music band consisting of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and Josh McSwain (guitar), who is a best friend since childhood. The barn that we practiced in is behind that white store in the backyard of this house. Find out more on Parmalee and their lead singer Matt at: https://www.parmaleemusic.com/. Basically, were just gone all of the time. Matt Thomas wrote 12 . In December 2019 they released their single 'Just The Way' featuring . Yeah, it is, man. Then later this year, theyll be opening for country star Walker Hayes on a major tour. 1 country hit. Its pretty much just something weve dreamt of doing our whole career. Q. I was writing in the fall of the pandemic, and David had been talking about wanting to find a girl to manage in country music. I was like, you know where to find us, were gonna be at the bar (laughs). Weve got some great new songs on the burner. Q: Your 2013 breakout hit Carolina is a love song, but features a prominent lyrical nod to your home state. It was all free, and wed cook three or four pigs and just have a big concert and party for everybody. This is right along the same lanes of everything were doing, speaking right to a girl. It just had a vibe. "Roots" was released in late 2016 and served as the lead-off single to their second studio album on Stoney Creek, 27861, which was released July 21, 2017. Thats how people can tell where you come from. The band's first album on the label, Feels Like Carolina, was released on December 10, 2013. Artist to Watch (Country)[14] and the song was picked as one of CountryMusicIsLove.com's Top 15 Songs of Summer. "I wanted to stay and party and have shots and all of that," laughs Matt Thomas during an interview with PEOPLE about the band's recent role as real-life wedding crashers. The cycle really never stopped. The free outside concert series has been highlighting local musicians since it kicked off in September, but the Nov. 9 finale will feature platinum-selling band Parmalee. Scott got in touch with his country roots and went hunting "with the boys," including his brother and bandmate Matt Thomas in Kentucky. This is going to go down in history for these two, having our song be the first song that was playing for their first dance. Matt joins Country Music Made Me to talk about his early days of receiving his first guitar, his first band (Early Timez), and the influence his. Thomas: Right on! Josh, he and his wife bought a camper and they went camping, and Barry had a baby, and Scott got married. It was pretty cool. First breaking through with their number one hit Carolina in 2013, the group have since released three albums and been consistently on the charts. "That's the power of social media now," Thomas says of the initial and now-ongoing success of the song, which he co-wrote alongside Ashley Gorley, David Fanning, and Ben Johnson. Can we expect any new music soon? Matt Thomas is the lead singer of Parmalee. So we started messin around and eventually ended up in the band with my dad, and he groomed us and got us going. DK: Thank you Matt for doing this interview. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Matt Thomas Talks About Being the Last Single Man Standing in Parmalee: 'I'm Always Searching' "There was no rehearsal or anything. A new female-focused workspace and social club opens in downtown Columbia, A winning Powerball ticket was sold in South Carolina. How did the band come together? Thomas: Well, I was actually the one who discovered her on TikTok and turned her on to our manager & producer, David Fanning. At the end of the day, its about supporting the same people which is good. It never stops, Thomas says with a laugh. We needed something fun like this.. From The Winners to The Students- Advice for Jimmy Awards Nominees! Two more singles have reached the Top 10: "Close Your Eyes" (No. We flew in one time and did a layover in London, and that was the only time weve been over there. A: Its great. 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A new Tennessean interview with Parmalee frontman Matt Thomas about the band's continued success a decade after first breaking out on country radio. The song marked the groups third No. Once we figured out that we were good. Then in early 2013 came, Carolina, one of their biggest songs to date. DK: With your songwriting, you often write with top writers in Nashville, and you also write with your band. A. It will be about all the stuff weve been through, the ups and downs. 6, Meet the Cast of TLC's 'Seeking Brother Husband: Premiere Details, More, SAG Awards 2023 Red Carpet: Photos of the Best and Worst Dressed Stars, The Ette Hotel Brings The White Lotus World To Life: Get Details, Farrah Abrahams Daughter Sophia Gets 6 Piercings for Her 14th Birthday, See Sister Wives Christine and BF Davids Cutest Moments: Photos, Inside '90 Day Fiance Stars Memphis and Hamzas Custody Battle, Gone Too Soon! A North Carolina couple found their musical voices in a historic house in Chatham County. Q: When youre on the road, what do you miss most about North Carolina? Is there anything else you want to fit in before Christmas? By checking this box, you confirm that you have read and are agreeing to our terms of use regarding the storage of the data submitted through this form. From hits like Carolina, Ill Bring The Music and Hotdamalama that were released a few years ago, Parmalee is now back on-top the music charts with their latest single, Just The Way, which teamed them up with viral music The Git Up sensation, Blanco Brown. Were working on it, he reveals. We could have left that showcase and said, Screw that guyhes not signing us. But instead I picked his brainI wanted to know what he would do. What tips do you have for other artists looking at breaking out into the music industry as you and Parmalee have? A. I do a lot of the writing here in Nashville. In 2006, they went to Los Angeles to begin recording with producer Stevo Bruno. The song began thanks to an idea from one of the songs co-writers. 90 Day Fiances Molly, Cynthia Friendship Timeline. Hes representing western North Carolina. Barry (bassist), Scott, and I would definitely say the Outer Banks. Are Janelle, Christine and Meri Suing Kody Over Money From Coyote Pass? I feel like weve found our groove, which is our thing, and we are going to keep it going, he said. Watch popular content from the following creators: Ashley Estepp (@ashleyestepp23), Haylee Buys (@hayleebuys), Parmalee (@officialparmalee), Haley Polito (@darkque3n), Anna Elizabeth (@missanna0211) . And the great thing is a lot of these fans are seeing us for the first time. Q. We couldnt go back home but knew we needed to help out and figured a song instead of a show, which well still do some shows, but that was just the first thing that came to mind. You guys did a Hurricane Florence relief song called Down Town. Can you tell me a little about that? And I feel theres so many opportunities out here, so many things that might happen that would never happen anywhere else on Earth, that could happen in this little area code. By James Wood. They were like, Whoatheres something there on that one (laughs). Parmalee has the wedding song of the season with the release of "Take My Name." . [3] Their first EP was titled Daylight. Things you hear. Pip is the Editor of Entertainment Focus and the Managing Director of agency Piata Media. Your email address will not be published. Im trying to keep it fun and positive. DK: In 2013, you had a hit with Carolina, which you and the band wrote together. We chat with lead singer Matt Thomas about the group's North Carolina roots and newfound success ahead of its homecoming concert at East Carolina University. Its not really our thing in our band. But once we started working it through, I loved it because my brother just got married. My friend drove his truck into a small creek. Find all of their music and upcoming shows at ParmaleeMusic.com. [15] "Taste of Country" gave the single two stars out of five.[16]. Then he cuts it and goes number one, and Im sitting there going, damn! (laughs). The rising go-to resource for the ambitious, successful and influential gentlemen of today. Get the latest Swagger Scoop right in your inbox. How did that influence your music? In March 2021, this became both the band's and Brown's second number-one single.[17]. Q. Special to GoColumbia. "Scott and I were unsure how we felt about the ceremonial aspects of a traditional marriage, so we decided to pay homage to our showbiz heroes and roll up to the Vegas chapel that shared a parking lot with the chapel in which my parents tied the knot 22 years ago," says Chamryk, who works as a concert promoter. And were adding more concert dates. [9] "'Musta Had a Good Time' describes that one epic party that all of us have either been to -- or hope to go to -- at some point in our lives," says Matt. You know, anytime a positive message comes up in a song, Im always down for it. How did you connect with Avery on this song? A. "It's a big honor," says the band's frontman,. A: Josh would say Earl Scruggs. They started dating a little over a year ago. Opportunities are coming in and shows are coming in, whether its TV or radio things like that. There is a spot where the train can turn around in Parmele. My bother and I, my dad and our cousin Barry who plays the bass in the band with us. Thomas: Yeah, that was a pretty crazy thing (for it to reach #1). A: Josh (guitarist) would probably say the Blue Ridge Mountains because his mom lives in Flat Rock and he grew up closer to that. He tells how the band got started and how they wrote their first #1 hit, Carolina. He also discusses their latest hits Take My Hand and Just The Way, and their album, For You. I cant go anywhere. It must have been frustrating not being able to get out and play it live, and properly promote it. Help Ukraine today save Europes future! The studio reminded me of California, but when I walked outside, something about it felt like home. "It was super cool to experience a couple of our songs with them in that way," Thomas says. | Website by Web Publisher PRO, A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala, Destination Dining Guide: Eastern North Carolina, Destination Dining: Triad Restaurant Guide, The Chatham Rabbits Find the Harmony of Home. The Swagger of Parmalees Lead Singer Matt Thomas. SWAGGER isnt just style, its a way of LIFE. Im happy for her and Im happy to be a part of it. He was in a band with his dad growing up as a kid, and we met Josh and hit it off, and we wanted to start writing our own music. 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