And currently, theyre riding high with a new hit Take My Hand, which is Top 5 and still moving up. So, theres always something on the burner. No BS. Q. We did about three or four versions of 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. We love it. Parmalees new album For You is available now. 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. Parmalee drummer Scott Thomas tied the knot with Lexia Chamryk on Monday, Oct. 12 in an intimate and spontaneous! Get the latest Swagger Scoop right in your inbox. Do you have big plans for the album because there are plenty more singles on there? A North Carolina couple found their musical voices in a historic house in Chatham County. Its great.. Absolutely. Originally from the small town of Parmele, North Carolina, they are led by lead singer & main songwriter Matt Thomas. 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. Then later this year, theyll be opening for country star Walker Hayes on a major tour. There is a spot where the train can turn around in Parmele. Women work very differently than men and most work spaces are designed with males at the forefront, said Stephanie Isaacs. DK: With your songwriting, you often write with top writers in Nashville, and you also write with your band. Final question: What is one piece of fashion swag you never leave home without when going out on tour? Why do you feel Country has so much swag these days? Matt Thomas of Parmalee talks family, new music, and his love for the Carolinas By Angelica Iglesias Special to GoColumbia Updated November 08, 2018 3:37 PM Parmalee is made up of brothers. Parmalee Guitarists Matt Thomas and Josh McSwain Talk Music, Gear and Overcoming Adversity. Out West, too, there are always cool crowds. Lets stay there for at least one more, and send one more down the pipeline. And I feel like this song definitely is. Move to Nashville, thats where its all happening. Wed always have it every year, and it just got to be too big to handle. I said, AhhhI dont know (laughs). We all loved it, and we felt there was something good about the song, but it wasnt quite right yet. ', but you never really hear the idea of 'take my name and make it yours.'". We took that idea and parlayed it into a relationship song. 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. I cant go anywhere. It might not have worked for us but it was a number one song for him. "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." "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. Scott clarifies: "I can say the car wasn't in the pool. Special to GoColumbia. This is right along the same lanes of everything were doing, speaking right to a girl. It just had a vibe. Matt Thomas: Me and my brother Scott and our first cousin, Barry, grew up around music, with my dad being in a band. There are all different aspects of it, but its mostly collaborating with other songwriters here in town. How does it feel to be back on the road and playing to fans again? I kind of hit a lane and I was like, You know what? Scott Thomas and Lexia Chamryk are deeply in love Instagram Scott Thomas and Lexia Chamryk tied the knot in October 2020 with a "spontaneous" Las Vegas wedding ceremony, according to People.. It was good for us and it also gave me time to write. Are Janelle, Christine and Meri Suing Kody Over Money From Coyote Pass? 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. So it was great to have him jump on one of our songs. Digital Journal is not responsible for the content of external sites. "We both have strong career goals but are really committed to not letting emotions cloud business," Chamryk says. 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. Parmalee is celebrating two back-to-back No. Matt Thomas is the lead singer of Parmalee. Members get unlimited access to all our most valuable content long before the masses. It was all free, and wed cook three or four pigs and just have a big concert and party for everybody. Thomas: Right on! It would be awesome. So she sang on it, and it was really cool to have that happen the way it did. Parmalee's "Day Drinkin'" was featured second in Twisted Tea's two-part commercial series, "Unwind With a Twist". 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! Ohlala.ca, Canadas Bilingual Thomas: We wrote it at a time when I felt that everybody needed something positive, and later when the pandemic hit, you couldnt have a better timing for our theme for this song. Also, keep doing what you are doing. Black Incorporated Magazine Empowering and Inspiring Canadian Black Executives and Entrepreneurs. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 19,000 original articles over the past 16 years. I cant play .Theres nothing to do! It was frustrating. We were blown away by all the views and all the connection the song made right off the bat.". 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. Do you want to jump in? And Im like, Yeah, lets do it. And it ends up being a hit. 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." 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. Lexington-style or Eastern-style barbecue? Family is family, so we have our moments, but we all get along pretty good. Were ready. You miss all of the birthdays and family reunions and special events and moments We had just been out in California for a couple of months. "The afterparty called for a leather number that got delivered to our hotel room two hours prior to saying I do,'" Chamryk says. 'American Idol' 's Kat and Alex Tie the Knot in Intimate 'Dream' Wedding See the Photos! You know, anytime a positive message comes up in a song, Im always down for it. [13], They were featured as Clear Channel's NEW! Were writing new material, recording stuff. Are 1000-Lb Sisters Amy Slaton and Michael Halterman Still Together? [4][6] Hinton pleaded guilty to attempted murder, burglary, attempted armed robbery, and criminal conspiracy; he was sentenced to 20 years in prison with no chance of parole. She freelances from Nashville, Tennessee. Following the release, Parmalee spent nearly 2 years touring and promoting their album. And were adding more concert dates. Its great, man. Your new song Just The Way is all about loving others and yourself just the way you/they are. A. Its fun. Q. Scoring this nomination was pretty awesome and epic, he said. In December 2019 they released their single Just The Way featuring labelmate Blanco Brown, and back in March this year the song finally climbed to the top of the charts, giving them their first number one since 2013s Carolina. The band released their highly anticipated sophomore album, 27861, the ZIP code of hometown Parmele, N.C., on July 21, and will head out on their first headlining tour this fall. As for bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, Chamryk joined some friends including Taylor Lautner and his girlfriend Tay Dome as they wined and dined at the vineyards of Paso Robles. My dad had the band before we were playing in it, so we were playing all the sounds of eastern North Carolina and the Southeast. Its our claim to fame. Will you guys be checking out any of the nightlife in Columbia? If youre lucky enough to be in the room with one of those people, its awesome. Were getting comments on so its great. So, we decided to get back. The band also features his brother Scott Thomas (who plays drums), cousin Barry Knox (bass) and their longtime friend Josh McSwain (guitar). I imagine you guys dont get very much down time or time apart from one another as youre on the road all the time. Things you see. In 2010, the band were victims of an attempted robbery. For You also includes some notable guest collaborations. It comes from everywhere. Required fields are marked *. Feb 3, 2022. ", 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! Are you guys writing? Barry, he might say Earl Scruggs. Find all of their music and upcoming shows at ParmaleeMusic.com. 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. Well be ready for good vibes, beer and live music.. Youll fit in great then wont you? What does your community and the area mean to you? The Swagger of Parmalees Lead Singer Matt Thomas. How did the band come together? 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. Years before scoring a multi-national No. "You hear songs that basically ask, 'Will you marry me? 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? The people around there worked hard, and we were kind of raised on that. Parmalee brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, Barry Knox and Josh McSwain have been together for 20 years this year. Q: You grew up near Parmele, North Carolina, which served as inspiration for your band name. When our producer heard it he was like, I like the song but somethings not quite right. What inspired you all to write it? Were not really negative (people). 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I think everybody just learned to appreciate it more because sitting at home, after a while, it starts messing with your psyche and youre like, OK, what am I doing here? Originally from the small town of Parmele, North Carolina, they are led by lead singer & main songwriter Matt Thomas. How did that influence your music? What about yourself do you love most? 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. 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. Your three latest singles have taken off on the charts. So mix that with the fact that country still really revolves around the lyrical content is what I would say gives it its swag factor. 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 feel like weve found our groove, which is our thing, and we are going to keep it going, 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. 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. Q: As a wrap-up, lets play a game of This or That.. The group started when they were teenagers, and they released a few albums (between 2002 & 2008) before they had breakout success in 2013 with their album, Feels Like Carolina (on Stoney Creek Records). Not quite right yet youre on the road all the time be opening for Country star Walker on! 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