Since then, the band Parmalee consisting of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, cousin Barry Knox and best friend Josh McSwain has gone on to release hit songs "Close Your Eyes" and "Already Callin' You Mine." 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. You just never know where its coming from to be honest with you. [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. And their music is taking off. Parmalee, which consists of vocal lead Matt Thomas and his brother Scott on drums, along with their cousin Barry Knox and childhood friend Josh McSwain, the band has seen a lot of success since they formed in 2001. 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. We ended up with a bunch of songs and we had to whittle them down. The band has made eight entries on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, with three number one singles on the latter: "Carolina" in 2013, "Just the Way", a collaboration with Blanco Brown, in 2021, and "Take My Name" in 2022. Lets get her on it. Timing is so important and that song landed at the exact right time. Q: Youll be headlining a homecoming concert at East Carolina University (ECU) on November 21. "Golden rule will be that everyone must take a turn on the mic. "It was a nervous time for us too, because all of a sudden, we were in front of a bunch of people who didn't really know us," says Thomas of the moment which was lovingly captured in a video exclusively premiering on PEOPLE. When our producer heard it he was like, I like the song but somethings not quite right. We used to go fishing in the Outer Banks with my grandmother when I was a kid, so thats an awesome spot. Q. The song began thanks to an idea from one of the songs co-writers. "But once we saw the bride and groom smiling and watched everyone there put two and two together, it turned out to be a really special moment.". We had some dates booked going into 2020 and we were really excited about getting over. ', Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Are Married (Again!) This is right along the same lanes of everything were doing, speaking right to a girl. It just had a vibe. 1 song on Billboard's year-end Country Airplay chart.Lead singer Matt Thomas wrote the song with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and David Fanning, never imagining the extent to which the romantic track . [13], They were featured as Clear Channel's NEW! Id say James Taylor just because of his songwriting. Your email address will not be published. To see all the comments and the songs getting playlisted and things like that, its amazing, man. The band's next BBR single was 2020's "Just the Way", a collaboration with trap artist Blanco Brown. Parmalee drummer Scott Thomas tied the knot with Lexia Chamryk on Monday, Oct. 12 in an intimate and spontaneous! I caught up with vocalist and guitarist Matt Thomas to talk about the release of For You, discuss the huge success of Just The Way and to find out about their return to touring. Were not really negative (people). We did about three or four versions of it. 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You cant ask for anything more special than that really, especially having (it top the charts) when a lot of people discounted us. Yeah, were not alone. Now youre back out on the road, and you have a very comprehensive touring schedule for the rest of the year, whats it been like to return to live shows? Wed invite everybody. 90 Day Fiance's Hamza's Green Card Status 'Battle' Amid Memphis Divorce, 90 Day's Hamza Requested Paternity Test for Daughter Amid Memphis Split, Dont Be Tardys Kim Zolciak Is 'Heartbroken' Over House Foreclosure, Inside 90 Day Fiance's Tiffany and Dan's Split 'on Good Terms', 90 Day Fiance's Josh 'Would' Reconcile With Ex If He Splits From Natalie, 90 Day Fiances Natalie, Josh 'Still Dating': Update on 'Another Season', Find Out Which 'Teen Mom OG' and 'Teen Mom 2' Couples Are Still Together, Teen Moms Nathan Griffith Arrested for Domestic Battery in Florida, LPBW's Audrey and Jeremy Roloff's Family Trip to Disneyland: See Photos. "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." Well be doing a four-way perspective, with each of us telling from our own perspectives. You guys did a Hurricane Florence relief song called Down Town. Can you tell me a little about that? "[10], In June 2012, the band was featured as a Billboard "Bubbling Under" [11] artist. Wed always have it every year, and it just got to be too big to handle. The band got kicked out of their own video shoot. When we got back together with our manager & producer David Fanning, he was like, Yes, it just not right yet. How does it feel to be back on the road and playing to fans again? We got the music bug when we were kids, and we wanted to play. We flew in one time and did a layover in London, and that was the only time weve been over there. A. I learned that, and that was a blessing with this song. 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. 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. 1 country hit. ', Bride Celebrates Wedding with Mannequin Version of Groom After He Gets Food Poisoning: 'Bittersweet'. And by the time Parmalee played their second song, platinum-certified No. You never know. The energy is like twofold now, its great. What tips do you have for other artists looking at breaking out into the music industry as you and Parmalee have? The mother of modern-day finger painting opened up a new avenue of learning and self-expression for kids. I was like, you know where to find us, were gonna be at the bar (laughs). DK: Parmalee is mostly a family band, with your brother Scott, your cousin Barry, and your friend, Josh McSwain. 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. Meanwhile, Thomas rocked a "traditional rockstar drummer tux," a button-down, black jeans and chucks. A. Im sure if we have time. We love it. 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What inspired you to write this song? 1 on Billboard 's year-end Country Airplay Songs chart for 2022, and its success caught even the band by surprise. 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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. "We both have strong career goals but are really committed to not letting emotions cloud business," Chamryk says. [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. The studio reminded me of California, but when I walked outside, something about it felt like home. About six months after that, he put out The Git Up and that thing took off viral. Youre all good, I think everybody could use that anytime, you know? The first half was like (laughs), Its so important to have a break though, even if its not something youve chosen to do. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Outside Tracks Self (2017) Meet Me for Coffee Self (2020) Fox and Friends Self (2013) Vertigo Lounge Self (2021) Hide all | | Edit He said, why dont you get Blanco on it? He went in and we reproduced it, the version you hear now, and we turned it in to the label and they flipped out. DK: Just The Way has a positive lyric theme about loving people just the way they are, and the video is good, too. All free. "For You" was originally released on July 30, 2021 as digital-download-only. DK: Currently, you and the band are on tour, and you have shows lined up for the rest of this year. "It was the perfect tribute to them and the spontaneity we both share. Things you hear. Are you planning to bring this record over to the UK and tour it? That actually happened. Here's a little piece of their remarkable story. I said, AhhhI dont know (laughs). 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. It has been a wild ride already with him and our new song Just the Way! 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? First breaking through with their number one hit Carolina in 2013, the group have since released three albums and been consistently on the charts. Its just us and him on this tour, which is awesome, he said. Exclusive Country 107.1 content, contests, newsletters and more! On the Feels Like Carolina album, I actually turned down a song that ended up going number one for Cole Swindell, You Aint Worth The Whiskey. By James Wood. Matt Thomas: Me and my brother Scott and our first cousin, Barry, grew up around music, with my dad being in a band. Every great band must have a great lead singer (or they will just sound like complete ****! Its very cohesive. Yeah, it is, man. Theres something about knowing youre only an hour from the coast. Do you have big plans for the album because there are plenty more singles on there? With the last two songs, we really kind of hit a nerve. It's dinner and an acoustic performance - just for you! It just kind of teaches you how to get through life. So, theres always something on the burner. Lets stay there for at least one more, and send one more down the pipeline. And I feel like this song definitely is. Female Fitness Magazine, Canadian Female fitness and healthy living magazine. The Southeast has a lot of music down there. A. Its fun. They talk about their massive hit "Just The Way" and how exciting it is to hear it sung back to them at shows. Everybody thought we were gonna be back in six weeks but after a while we had to talk and said, look, guys, we need a break from each other, we need a break from all this, theres nothing we can do. Josh will go with Lexington-style. Nikki Sixx was also a very cool experience, and of course Blanco Brown. 4, 2014) and "Already Callin' You Mine" (No. Ill probably start writing here in the next month or so to keep the chops up and keep going, but really its about touring and playing as many shows (as we can). Things you see. When we went into writing mode, we were really just focusing on that, and thats probably why it is cohesive. At the 2022 American Music Awards, Parmalee is nominated for Favorite Country Duo or Group. To be in a band as long as we have and to finally get that nomination is a pinch-yourself moment, thats huge for any band. Were ready. 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. In Touch Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. We just got up there and started playing," Thomas says of. They hit it big in the summer of 2012 after their single, Musta Had a Good Time, started making the charts. With the new album and not being able to see people for a year, its just exciting man. We missed out on that. Get the latest Swagger Scoop right in your inbox. Matt Thomas - Parmalee - YouTube Matt Thomas from the massive country band Parmalee joins the show to talk about how its like being a band who's missing touring, and making headway in a. Thats just been a dream. Then later this year, were going out on tour with Walker Hayes. With two back-to-back hit singles before Girl in Mine, Thomas is aware of the pressure to produce a follow-up hit. A. A. Its where youre born and raised. Q: What can your fans look forward to in the coming months? Jake Owen is a good friend of ours and we always have fun doing stuff with him. "There was no rehearsal or anything. Premiere: watch Erin Grands video for Better With Wine, Jameson Rodgers sets September release for debut album Bet Youre From a Small Town, Kelsea Ballerini & Georgia Webster Birmingham O2 Institute live review, Dierks Bentley Gravel and Gold review, The Chicks announce UK tour dates with Maren Morris as support, ERNEST FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses album review, Classic AOR band Mecca return after seven years away with new album Everlasting, 49 Winchester announced as direct support for Luke Combs 2023 European tour, Ed Sheeran to release new album - (Subtract) in May, Your 100 track Long Road festival 2023 playlist. Whats my purpose? Some people maybe found it wasnt their purpose andthey went on to do something else but for us weve been playing every weekend since we were 15 years old. Im trying to keep it fun and positive. Were working on it, he reveals. 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