Take My Hand and Just The Way are both included on the bands latest album, For You (also on Stoney Creek Records), which was released in July 2021. They are signed to the Stoney Creek division of BBR Music Group and have released three studio albums: Feels Like Carolina, 27861, and For You. Were writing every day. Parmalee got to spend a lot of time with Walker Hayes in 2022, when the group was invited to open for Hayes on his Glad You're Here Tour, which wrapped up in November. They hit it big in the summer of 2012 after their single, Musta Had a Good Time, started making the charts. Its my favorite song to play live, Im not gonna lie. Thomas remained in critical condition after the gunshot wound and was hospitalized in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 35 days, ten of which he spent in a coma. In the quiet swamps of the Coastal Plain, paddlers find peace, elusive creatures make their homes, and ancient cypresses stand firm in a landscape that is anything but. No, not from each other. And Josh grew up the same way. And were adding more concert dates. I guess whatever I have in me that makes me get sh*t done once I start the drive to finish the task at hand. We were trying to do an EP and the label suggested that we put an album out. Youll never get that back, a song starting and then growing and growing. The first half was like (laughs), Its so important to have a break though, even if its not something youve chosen to do. They have these motivational signs in some writing rooms in NashvillePositive plus uptempo equals cash (laughs). We took that idea and parlayed it into a relationship song. DK: And now Avery has her own hit on the charts with her song, Narcissist.. Originally from the small town of Parmele, North Carolina, they are led by lead singer & main songwriter Matt Thomas. ", "We always knew the ceremony would be minimal and thrown together in an 'everyone feels comfortable to let their hair down' way. The energy is like twofold now, its great. They recorded the majority of the tracks in Los Angeles (Nikki Sixx, bassist of Mtley Cre, collaborated with Parmalee on several tracks, both writing and producing), then travelled to Nashville to write, produce, and mix the remainder of the record with producer Kevin Beamish. ", All of the Celeb Couples Who've Tied the Knot in 2020, See All the Photos from Fortune Feimster's Malibu Beach Wedding, Inside Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's Marriage Plans: 'Neither Want a Big Wedding,' Says Source, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Wedding Witness Recalls 'Emotional' Vows: 'They Cried to Each Other', Jennifer Lopez Walked Down Aisle in Vegas Wedding to 'Here Comes the Bride' on Bluetooth Speaker, 'The Ultimatum' 's Alexis Maloney and Hunter Parr Marry in 'Traditional' Dream Wedding: 'So Happy', Better Than Ezra's Kevin Griffin Marries Erica Krusen in 'Pure Magic' Italian and Florida! "My brother Scott had just gotten married over quarantine, and so we had brought up the idea of writing a wedding song, but I instantly started thinking about how we could say it differently than what's already been said," recalls Thomas, who first hit it big alongside his bandmates back in 2013 via their big hit "Carolina." It comes from everywhere. We still have 20 or 30 more dates left this year. "You hear songs that basically ask, 'Will you marry me? With the last two songs, we really kind of hit a nerve. And when we were working on Just The Way, our producer had the idea to get Blanco on it, so thank goodness we were friends and wed already worked together. "No time like the present, which really became apparent in these turbulent times," the couple says. 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. 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. You know, anytime a positive message comes up in a song, Im always down for it. Following the release, Parmalee spent nearly 2 years touring and promoting their album. in a Lavish Ceremony in Italy, Christina and Josh Hall Celebrate for a Second Time, Plus More Celeb Couples Who Got Hitched More Than Once, Celebrity Couples Who Got Married in Las Vegas. Hell yeah! Things you hear. 10, 2015). For You also includes some notable guest collaborations. ), and platinum-selling country band Parmalee follows that same calculation with their lead singer. The four-man band is well-versed in headlining their own shows, but happily served as Hayes' opening act, learning plenty about the "Fancy Like" singer, both on and off stage, as a result. Matt Thomas: Me and my brother Scott and our first cousin, Barry, grew up around music, with my dad being in a band. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. A. Its fun. Matt Thomas from @Parmalee joined Leeanne Whitehouse to chat about their new record "For You."The 13-track album includes the multi-national, Platinum-certif. I really focused on hammering down on writing and then just went at everyday like that. We try to keep everything positive. Its great because its like a new start, its fresh. In 2010, the band were victims of an attempted robbery. If you time it for early 2022, its going to be one big party because live music should be up and running again properly here then. Parmalee brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, Barry Knox and Josh McSwain have been together for 20 years this year. Required fields are marked *. Divine.ca, Canadas Bilingual Online You guys did a Hurricane Florence relief song called Down Town. Can you tell me a little about that? Were always likePositive uptempo. If its a love song and its positive and uptempo, its probably going to be the one that [the label will choose]. We went in and doubled down on the work and got it done so we were able to put them out. "I'm excited to have someone to share music, family and ultimately, life with," Chamryk says. We were in a hotel the other day and we had to do a show and the record label couldnt find us. "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. Their father was a working . [7] By May 2011, Thomas was well enough to get behind a drum kit for the first time and the band finally performed their promised label showcase. '90 Day Fiance' Star Tim Malcolm Reacts to Speculation That He's Gay, Teen Moms Mackenzie Standifer Files for Divorce Amid Ryan Arrest Drama, 'Pillow Talk' Drama! Thanks to our friends at Stoney Creek Records, we can send you on the date of your dreams with the lead singer of Parmalee, Matt Thomas! 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. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass) and lifelong best friend Josh McSwain (guitar), Parmalee has been riding the wave of . [5] Burris was killed and Hinton wounded in the lower half of his body. It has been way more than we have ever expected. From The Winners to The Students- Advice for Jimmy Awards Nominees! When they said its a wedding song, I aint gonna lie. Parmalee's "Day Drinkin'" was featured second in Twisted Tea's two-part commercial series, "Unwind With a Twist". Parmalee - brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, Barry Knox and Josh McSwain - have been together for 20 years this year.. Here is how to enter . They know the song and its pretty amazing to see the energy behind it at a live show now. It definitely influenced our music because we played the stuff that he was playing. Could you paint a picture of the town for me? A. Is that something you can love about yourself? The night was a mix of "highbrow and lowbrow" celebrations and the couple and their handful of guests drank martinis and ate pizza at Vegas casinos. "It's that one party that becomes a legend in a small town. 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. And once we started laying it out, I was like, Weve gotta say it how a guy like me would say it. And thats how we came up with the way the melody in the verses go. When youve done that your whole life, youre like, what am I supposed to do on a Friday night? Las Vegas ceremony, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. 4, 2014) and "Already Callin' You Mine" (No. I got to say the beach. Other nominees in the category include Imagine Dragons, OneRepublic, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Eyed Peas, among others. She was singing in a bathtub, and her voice just blew me away. Why do you feel Country has so much swag these days? Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Well be in the studio this week, and were continuing to write and record. The couple hope to host a bigger celebration after the pandemic ends and also go on a honeymoon. Thomas: Oh its great, man. You never know. 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. Nikki Sixx was also a very cool experience, and of course Blanco Brown. You cant ask for anything more special than that really, especially having (it top the charts) when a lot of people discounted us. Basically, for as long as I can remember, towards the end of the summer, wed have a big old party at my uncles house. With its dishes made using family recipes, this colorful Mexican restaurant in Sanford earned recognition as one of the best new dining spots in the country. They did the drone stuff, he said. Thomas: Im a fan of Fitz, and hes friends with two of the writersKevin Bard and Nolan Sipewho I wrote Just The Way with. DK: Your latest album also includes your hit, Just The Way, which you did with Blanco Brown. Its unreal but thats the power of a song when you have a song that connects and I think the timing was perfect. This is fun. Hes representing western North Carolina. To see all the comments and the songs getting playlisted and things like that, its amazing, man. Much like their older music, Carolina had a more Southern rock sound and even jumped genres and found itself on pop stations. My clean jet black jacket and a good pair of Levis, they are always my go-tos. Once it starts going up the charts or starts getting connected more, you start seeing it elevate everywhere you go. Talk is usually cheap. DK: In 2013, you had a hit with Carolina, which you and the band wrote together. Everybody (was in the same situation). Weve got a lot of great comments on it. At the end of the day, its about supporting the same people which is good. Everybodys so excited. "Whether its hunting on the farm in Kentucky or watching shows backstage at festivals, we always feed our love of music, outdoors and exploration.". We wrote the song and we had two or three different versions of it. Q: When youre on the road, what do you miss most about North Carolina? A: The song is all about home and how, when you come back home, people you love can make you feel like youre home no matter what. The band drew attention from producer David Bendeth of RCA. Raise A Flask: Jacob Bromwells July 4th Blowout Sale! Then in early 2013 came, Carolina, one of their biggest songs to date. We had a chance to sit down & talk with Matt Thomas at The Big Game event!Still haven't subscribed to LiveXLive on YouTube? The success of that song paved the way for new album For You, which was released last month. Matt Thomas, the lead singer of the country group Parmalee, chatted about their new single Girl In Mine., This catchy country tune has struck a chord with fans that find its simplicity and message incredibly relatable, the magic of finding the one. This song is great, he admitted. Youve got to listen through it first, because theyre here for a reason. Scott got in touch with his country roots and went hunting "with the boys," including his brother and bandmate Matt Thomas in Kentucky. Artist to Watch (Country)[14] and the song was picked as one of CountryMusicIsLove.com's Top 15 Songs of Summer. But at the moment, Thomas is still happily single. We did a show Tuesday night so we spent all day together and were leaving tonight at midnight. We played in the downtown area [of Greenville] a lot through the years. In March 2021, this became both the band's and Brown's second number-one single.[17]. Its out there for Florence flood relief. [8], The inspiration for "Musta Had a Good Time" came right from their own lives. It was all free, and wed cook three or four pigs and just have a big concert and party for everybody. Parmalee drummer Scott Thomas tied the knot with Lexia Chamryk on Monday, Oct. 12 in an intimate and spontaneous! "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. What tips do you have for other artists looking at breaking out into the music industry as you and Parmalee have? Were writing new material, recording stuff. They split their time between touring the East Coast and recording in California. By Angelica Iglesias Parmalee drummer Scott Thomas tied the knot with Lexia Chamryk on Monday, Oct. 12 in an intimate and spontaneous! Their second Stoney Creek single, "Carolina", was released to country radio on February 4, 2013. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. It's certainly a romantic thought that one may wonder could get Thomas himself in the mood to dive into the matrimonial pool sometime soon. Theres something about knowing youre only an hour from the coast. ', but you never really hear the idea of 'take my name and make it yours.'". How did you team up with Blanco for this song? Input your search keywords and press Enter. With several consecutive hits on country radio, including "Carolina" and "Already Callin' You Mine," homegrown band Parmalee is establishing itself as a beloved national act. Party Hard NFTs: Using Art to Fight Racism, Prejudice, and Hate. How does that feel and how are people reacting to it? Travel to me is the best part about this job. Since you went to school there, what are you looking forward to about the show? Read more about our external linking. Over the pandemic, having something positive when everybodys at each other and theres so much negative energy out there. The song was originally released on their 2008 EP Complicated, but it was was remixed, re-released and became their first No. The Stadium! I feel like weve found our groove, which is our thing, and we are going to keep it going, he said. Its a win-win. You and your brother originally had a band with your dad when you were younger. Parmalee Guitarists Matt Thomas and Josh McSwain Talk Music, Gear and Overcoming Adversity. "For You" was originally released on July 30, 2021 as digital-download-only. We played him a bunch of songs that we wanted to record, and one of the songs that we had was a demo of Carolina that was half-done. ', Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Are Married (Again!) A: Josh would say Earl Scruggs. Were ready. 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The two exchanged speeches along with a celebratory shot of Don Julio tequila. You go in a room like you would for an appointment and just hash it out with a talk, or we write on the road on the bus. Were pretty much writing every day or every week at least. Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Our State Magazine 2023, All rights reserved. The two met while working together in Nashville when Chamryk was a part of Thomas' band's promotional and management team. Digital Journal is not responsible for the content of external sites. And you need to tell us: Is it true, lead singers get all the ladies?! Thomas: Right on! "When it is safe to do so, we will be throwing one hell of a party to celebrate with our family and friends," she adds. Q. Its pretty much just something weve dreamt of doing our whole career. Weve had so much crap happen in our lives that I dont want to write about it or sing about it. On his favorite mottos to live by, Thomas said, For us, perseverance is the key. They talk about their massive hit "Just The Way" and how exciting it is to hear it sung back to them at shows. This is right along the same lanes of everything were doing, speaking right to a girl. It just had a vibe. Parmalee is a quartet that is mostly a family band. Q. "People can just hear a part of a song and all of a sudden they're in on it. In 2013, the song "Carolina" captured the hearts and ears of country fans across America. Bendeth invited them to record three songs at Water Music Studios in Hoboken, New Jersey, which led to a publishing deal with Los Angeles-based Windswept Publishing. What Salvage Car to Choose at an Auction? What is the difference between playing shows in the West and North versus the Southeast? Its not going to happen like that often (laughs), but it could happen. Im happy for her and Im happy to be a part of it. I think everybody was just waiting on us to give them that song and we hadnt for about three years given them that song. DK: With your songwriting, you often write with top writers in Nashville, and you also write with your band. Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. According to the band, Burris opened fire and a gunfight erupted. It's dinner and an acoustic performance - just for you! If youre lucky enough to be in the room with one of those people, its awesome. 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