DK: On your latest album, I also like your song Greatest Hits which has a fun title and lyrics. We played in the downtown area [of Greenville] a lot through the years. They have these motivational signs in some writing rooms in NashvillePositive plus uptempo equals cash (laughs). It will be about all the stuff weve been through, the ups and downs. Where does the inspiration for your music come from? 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. Matt Thomas is the lead singer of Parmalee. You can thank us later. Parmalee also released a live acoustic album entitled Unplugged and a documentary-style DVD, Inside Live. We hope that this new single connects with people like those other songs have and we hope that it introduces us to more people. "It made me sit back and think about what I would want to say to my future wife." . "It's kind of funny because we flew into Nashville that day from Texas, and as soon as we landed, we went to our house, changed clothes and sped straight there," says the North Carolina native, who joined his Parmalee bandmates in performing their romantic song "Take My Name" for a very special bride and groom's first dance. A: Its just a whole different ballgame, but its pretty amazing. Every great band must have a great lead singer (or they will just sound like complete ****! So thats how it came aboutit started as a family thing. That actually happened. The barn that we practiced in is behind that white store in the backyard of this house. A Revitalized Parmalee Find Themselves Once Again Within the Soul-Baring Songs of New Album, Parmalee's Scott Thomas and Lexia Chamryk Are Married! Of course, even before Parmalee brought "Take My Name" to the radio airwaves and the dance floor of this particular wedding, the country crooners teased it on the ever-powerful TikTok, and immediately the song began gaining traction. I got to say the beach. When we got back together with our manager & producer David Fanning, he was like, Yes, it just not right yet. So, its almost like somebody has an idea and we bounce it off each other. DK: I like your new hit, Take My Name. Can you tell the story behind writing that song? And you need to tell us: Is it true, lead singers get all the ladies?! My bother and I, my dad and our cousin Barry who plays the bass in the band with us. We were always like, Ill believe it when I see it, and I still feel that way. Youd be surprised when you come to the Northeast and see these country music crowds. A new Tennessean interview with Parmalee frontman Matt Thomas about the band's continued success a decade after first breaking out on country radio. Q. Weve been together this week, five out of seven days and its going to be like that for the rest of the year until maybe December or January. Will you guys be checking out any of the nightlife in Columbia? A North Carolina couple found their musical voices in a historic house in Chatham County. I wouldnt have known that you hadnt actually conceptualised this as a body of work. Then we wrote Forget You and we were thinking, We need a girl for this song, and the coolest voice I know is Avery. Q: Youll be headlining a homecoming concert at East Carolina University (ECU) on November 21. Q. Your three latest singles have taken off on the charts. [4] They had just finished playing at The Money, a bar in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on September 21, and were in their RV when Dytavis Hinton and Demorrio Burris entered the vehicle with a handgun demanding money. As for what made this the right time to get married? We came up with an idea togethershe feels like Carolina, looks like California. In 2007, we did a showcase and some dude from Atlantic Records named Kim Stephens showed up, but we knew he wasnt going to sign us. Wed invite everybody. Is Las Vegas Still a Glamorous Tourist Destination in 2023? Is that something you can love about yourself? 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. I want to come tour the whole place and I want to spend some time over there. I feel like weve found our groove, which is our thing, and we are going to keep it going, he said. "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 band also features his brother Scott Thomas (who plays drums), cousin Barry Knox (bass) and their longtime friend Josh McSwain (guitar). Parmalee is celebrating two back-to-back No. Girl In Mine is available on digital service providers by clicking here. No BS. "No time like the present, which really became apparent in these turbulent times," the couple says. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to. The two exchanged speeches along with a celebratory shot of Don Julio tequila. Thomas: Yeah, that was a pretty crazy thing (for it to reach #1). So, we decided to get back. How does it feel to be back on the road and playing to fans again? A. Its fun. A. Yeah weve played there, two times actually. When were off the road, weve been together so long, its hard to get back together unless we have a media day or something like that. It was just a collaboration of things we had started and its crazy how things happen sometime. Lets get her on it. Parmalee recently scored a nomination for the 2023 iHeart RadioAwards for "Best Duo/Group of the Year." This news comes after a year of success for the four-piece band made up of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, their cousin Barry Knox and longtime friend Josh McSwain. It has been a wild ride already with him and our new song Just the Way! '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! Why do you feel Country has so much swag these days? I was like, you know where to find us, were gonna be at the bar (laughs). We wrote the song and we had two or three different versions of it. By James Wood. Josh will go with Lexington-style. The band, named after their hometown Parmele, N.C., is made up of bothers Matt (lead vocals) and Scott (drums) Thomas, their cousin Barry Knox (bass), and childhood friend Josh McSwain (guitar). DK: Currently, you and the band are on tour, and you have shows lined up for the rest of this year. A: Josh would say Earl Scruggs. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. It's not too late, follow along today and you might just catch the behind-the-scenes of our next shoot or event. Part of their appeal is the way they hone their lyrics and music for the everyday person and building that direct connection with their fanbase through personal storytelling. With the last two songs, we really kind of hit a nerve. Barry, he might say Earl Scruggs. The mother of modern-day finger painting opened up a new avenue of learning and self-expression for kids. We didnt know we were gonna put it out, we just ended up with a bunch of songs we all really liked. And after all of that, the country hitmakers only stayed for nine minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. 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But there are different pockets everywhere that love (country music). Josh, he and his wife bought a camper and they went camping, and Barry had a baby, and Scott got married. My clean jet black jacket and a good pair of Levis, they are always my go-tos. I loved itthis girls got a great voice, great range. Pip is the Editor of Entertainment Focus and the Managing Director of agency Piata Media. They hit it big in the summer of 2012 after their single, Musta Had a Good Time, started making the charts. To learn more about Parmalee, check out their official website and follow them on Instagram. DK: Thank you Matt for doing this interview. Can we expect any new music soon? [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. Parmalee Guitarists Matt Thomas and Josh McSwain Talk Music, Gear and Overcoming Adversity. Once we figured out that we were good. The general rule out here is you need to be here to win. 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. Parmalee 's "Take My Name" is No. What is that writing process like for you? Is there anything else you want to fit in before Christmas? It was released to CD on October 29, 2021. Youre just always trying to beat the best song you have, and thats all it really boils down to.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'everythingnash_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_9',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-everythingnash_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Parmalee recently earned an iHeartRadio Music Awards nomination, in the all-genre Best Duo / Group of the Year category. I said, AhhhI dont know (laughs). Parmalee's Matt Thomas Talks RV Living, Working With Nikki Sixx & Hotdamalama 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. Theyre great. The Strip! Girl in Mine is from a forthcoming new album, which Thomas hopes is released in 2023. At the end of the day, its about supporting the same people which is good. Alongside him the band recorded their hit "Musta Had a Good Time" in the back of their RV. So it was great to have him jump on one of our songs. Q. It will be our story told from four points of view. Its just us and him on this tour, which is awesome, he said. Thomas: Oh its great, man. When their father retired, they wanted to continue playing music so they started Parmalee, consisting of Matt and Scott Thomas, Josh McSwain, and Barry Knox. "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. The success of that song paved the way for new album For You, which was released last month. You and your brother originally had a band with your dad when you were younger. published 2 August 2013 (opens in . It just kind of teaches you how to get through life. Somebody might call me this afternoon and say Hey man, somebody fell out of this write. | 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 band drew attention from producer David Bendeth of RCA. Q. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Kick your feed up a notch with the latest and greatest we know you covet, need or already own. What is it like being in a band with your family? A. Mazel tov! 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. Parmalees new album For You is available now. Once it starts going up the charts or starts getting connected more, you start seeing it elevate everywhere you go. This album is a strong collection of country/pop songs that includes highlights such as the leadoff track Only You, Backroad Girl and the title cut, For You. All of the songs were co-written by Matt Thomas. In 2013, the song "Carolina" captured the hearts and ears of country fans across America. I think it was is a great reset for all of us. A. Thomas: Well, I was actually the one who discovered her on TikTok and turned her on to our manager & producer, David Fanning. Q: When youre on the road, what do you miss most about North Carolina? We cut our budget in half just so we could do all the songs. Shes just so talented. DK: Just The Way has a positive lyric theme about loving people just the way they are, and the video is good, too. Its been like that forever really. Basically, were just gone all of the time. Matt Thomas Talks About Being the Last Single Man Standing in Parmalee: 'I'm Always Searching' "There was no rehearsal or anything. So when we were working on Greatest Hits, they asked me, Why dont we get Fitz on this song? I said, Hell yeah, Im in. We had the song, and whats he came in, it took on a whole different life. Their second Stoney Creek single, "Carolina", was released to country radio on February 4, 2013. 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. 10, 2015). 2023 Update, Inside Teen Moms Ryan and Mackenzie Edwards' Relationship Timeline, Indio Downey Releases Life-Affirming Music Video for 'September', Jordyn Woods Reflects on How Pressures of Fame, Scrutiny Affect Her, Jordyn Woods on Her Future With BF Karl-Anthony Towns: Special Person, Inside the Gabby Petito Case: From Disappearance to Homicide to Lawsuit, Megan Fox and MGK's Relationship Is 'Toxic': 'There Is Concern for Her', Farrah Abraham Slams Mom-Shamers Over Daughter Sophias Piercings. Weve been doing this long enough to kind of interweave with each other when we need to. Las Vegas ceremony, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. That whole swell is what I think was the most frustrating thing and not being able to go to these cities and towns and see people singing it back. It comes from everywhere. Parmalee has the wedding song of the season with the release of "Take My Name." . And as soon as I heard that hook line, I was like, All right, Im in. Womens Magazine. Thats it. Read our Q&A with him here: When someone tunes into one of your songs, what are the main things that you feel make Parmalee tracks, Parmalee tracks? A. Its where youre born and raised. 1 hit on their hands, with their current single, Girl in Mine. The song, which follows the chart-topping Just the Way collaboration wtih Blanco Brown, as well as the romantic Take My Name, is back with a new song, from a forthcoming new album.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'everythingnash_com-box-3','ezslot_2',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-everythingnash_com-box-3-0'); Lead singer Matt Thomas wrote Girl in Mine with Ashley Gorley, Casey Brown, Travis Wood and David Fanning. Travel to me is the best part about this job. 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They know the song and its pretty amazing to see the energy behind it at a live show now. How did the band come together? Barry (bassist), Scott, and I would definitely say the Outer Banks. Divine.ca, Canadas Bilingual Online How does that feel and how are people reacting to it? Input your search keywords and press Enter. We all loved it, and we felt there was something good about the song, but it wasnt quite right yet. A: Well, were continuing to tour. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); SWAGGER is North Americas premier digital first Modern Mens Luxury Lifestyle Publication. While in Nashville, Parmalee met David Fanning from New Voice Entertainment at Sound Stage Studios. You guys did a Hurricane Florence relief song called Down Town. Can you tell me a little about that? We were blown away by all the views and all the connection the song made right off the bat.". So a lot of the ideas we have with the band will start on the road, and maybe Ill take it home and finish it, or take it to somebody else. How did you connect with Avery on this song? Hes representing western North Carolina. "It was the perfect tribute to them and the spontaneity we both share. Sleep Soundly This Mothers Day with the Everlasting Comfort Body Pillow, Lab Facility Continues to Provide Support to Various Organizations and Change Lives. And their music is taking off. Its just a good feeling. To see all the comments and the songs getting playlisted and things like that, its amazing, man. Lets stay there for at least one more, and send one more down the pipeline. And I feel like this song definitely is. The studio reminded me of California, but when I walked outside, something about it felt like home. With the new album and not being able to see people for a year, its just exciting man. What You Didn't See on TV at the 2022 ACM Awards, Lady A Lace Their New Album with Personal Growth: 'It'll Be a Record We Never Forget', Whiskey Myers Drummer Jeff Hogg Marries Staci Schellinger: 'We've Had a Lot of Adventures Together', Taylor Swift Gleefully Crashes an Ex's Wedding in 'I Bet You Think About Me' Music Video, In New Album, Old Dominion Rediscovers Their Joy by Going 'Garage Band': 'Yeah, This Is What We Do! matt thomas parmalee 43M views Discover short videos related to matt thomas parmalee on TikTok. Fatherly Magazine, Fatherly advice for the modern Canadian dad. Nashville is landlocked, so I just get a different attitude when I see that water. They were like, Whoatheres something there on that one (laughs). Now were playing it and everybodys singing it. Its not going to happen like that often (laughs), but it could happen. 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