Song of the Day "Top of the World"

Tim is back with his first single off his upcoming album Damn Country Music. Damn Country Music will be Tim's fourteenth studio album. At the age of 48, Tim shows no signs of slowing down. The album was announced this month and is scheduled to drop on November 6th, 2015. Here is a sneak peak of what the cover art will look like.

On the track listing it has "Top of the World" slotted in as the seventh song on an album that has a total of eleven total tracks. Damn Country Music will be released by the label Big Machine Records whos roster includes Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band, The Cadillac Three, and Taylor Swift.

Here is the lyric video to "Top of the World" thanks to Tim McGraw's VEVO account.

The song was released to radio on August 4, 2015 and was viewed as a very mellow first single, compared to the first single from Sundown Heaven Town, "Lookin' for that Girl". Once released to radio it debuted on the Country Airplay charts at number 30. So far the song has peaked at the 18th spot on the Country Airplay Charts.

"Top of the World" was written by Josh Osborne, Jimmy Robbins, and Jon Nite. Josh Osborne has been credited with several #1 songs, and has had a hand in writing such songs as "Leave the Night on" by Sam Hunt, "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16" by Keith Urban, and "Sangria" by Blake Shelton.

(Josh Osborne)

Jimmy Robbins has had a very sucessfull songwriting carrer as well. Jimmy has had a hand in such songs as "Beachin" by Jake Owen, "Gonna Wanna Tonight" by Chase Rice, and "Whatever She's Got" by David Nail.

(Jimmy Robbins)

Be sure to check out Tim McGraw's website http://timmcgraw.com/home/ to get up to date info on his upcoming album Damn Country Music. and follow his twitter  https://twitter.com/TheTimMcGraw and at his Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TimMcGraw

Also be sure to follow our new Nashville Bandit instagram account @thenashvillebandit!!!!!

Song of the Day "Razor Blade"

Today's song of the day comes from Luke Bryan's brand new album Kill the Lights. Kill the Lights is Luke's fifth studio album and may be one of, if not, the best yet. A well known hip hop artist by the name of Dr. Dre put out his third studio album the same week as Luke Bryan. To everyones suprise, Luke took the title of debuting at number one, moving 340,000 copies of Kill the Lights compared to Dre who only sold 29, 000 copies of Compton.

"Razor Blade" is the fifth track off of Kill the Lights and was written by Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell, and Rodney Clawson. Rodney Clawson has also had a hand in writing such songs as "Burnin' it Down" by Jason Aldean, "One of Those Nights" by Tim McGraw, and "Bartender" by Lady Antebellum just to name a few.

Luke Bryan is currently out on the road for his Kick The Dust Up tour, which has had opening acts such as Dustin Lynch (who previously had the song of the day) and Randy Houser. So the tour is packed with three guys who have some of the best pipes in the business. The next stop on the tour is in Jacksonville, FL at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on September 17th. Luke then goes to finish up Florida by playing Tampa on the 18th, and West Palm Beach on the 18th and 19th.

Be sure to follow Luke on his twitter @LukeBryanOnline, instagram @lukebryan, and his VEVO account on YouTube!

Song of the Day "Rocket"

Today's song of the day goes to Josh Dorr and his song "Rocket." Josh Dorr released his self titled EP on June 16, 2015. Josh is currently signed to RCA Nashville with such acts as Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, and Jake Owen. Josh is from a small town called Gillette, Wyoming, where he attended high-school and even won a state championship in high-school football. 

Josh Dorr also went threw some adversity before finally landing his big deal. Josh's apartment in Nashville was destroyed and when he was left with nothing he contemplated leaving Nashville and his music dream behind. Through the adversity he stayed and landed his big deal. 

"Rocket" is now the second single off of his self titled EP. Which is currently available on iTunes.

Here is the song from Josh Dorr's VEVO page on YouTube.

I also added this studio session from Josh's VEVO account which I thought sounded friggen awesome.

Be sure to follow Josh on twitter @joshdorr and be sure to buy his EP on iTunes for real cheap right NOW!

Song of the Day "Hell of a Night"

Todays Song of the Day is brought to you by the man who brought you such songs as "Where Its At" and "Wild in Your Smile." Dustin Lynch brings you his news single "Hell of a Night."

Off of his second album Where It's At, "Hell of a Night" is the second single following "Where It's At." "Hell of a Night" was released in November of 2014. One of the song writers involved in this song is Zach Crowell, who has had a hand in writing such songs as "House Party" by Sam Hunt, "Cop Car" by Keith Urban, and "Good Timing" by Jake Owen.

"Hell of a Night" is currently listed as the number 2 song on the Billboard country airplay chart

Here is the video of "Hell of a Night" from Dustin Lynch's VEVO YouTube page.4

Be sure to follow Dustin Lynch on twitter @dustinlynch, instagram @dustinlynchmusic, and on his DustinLynchVEVO YouTube page. And be sure to download the song on iTunes now!

Breaking Benjamin Show

Benjamin killed it. I went to the show wondering what song they were going to open with. The entire ride there I kept thinking to myself "Coming out to 'So Cold' would be so fu**ing epic." Once we got to the show I kept singing the opening guitar lick from "So Cold" in my head when we were just standing around waiting for them to come on. So I was sitting there drinking my rum bucket and then the lights went down and something magical happened. The opening lick from "So Cold" wasn't just in my head any more, it was coming from the speakers. Smoke starts to fill the stage as the band walks out playing the intro. Every band member is in their respective spots on the stage. The drummer is high above them all, pounding away on the kick drum. The guitar players and bassist are posted in front of their mic stands. Then from stage right enters Benjamin Burnley and the crowd (myself included) erupts and all hell breaks loose. It was one of the most epic starts to a concert I have ever seen.

Overall it was a really good show. Played some great hits and I got lost in them a few times. Didn't stick around to hear if they played "Close to Heaven" but I hope they played it because that song is unreal.

Like I do at all shows I go to, I purchased a Breaking Benjamin tour shirt with their Celtic logo thing on the front. Very comfy material. 

Here is a pic of the front and the back. 

If you haven't checked out Breaking Benjamin's new album Darke Before Dawn be sure to go get it on iTunes or however you guys get/listen to your music. 

Have a great week Yall!

-The Nashville Bandit

Quick, Little Breaking Benjamin Thing.

I got a really dope Breaking Benjamin tour shirt which I will post a pic of tomorrow.
Also, if you ever go to Ziggy's rock bar in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, The $12 Rum Bucket is the real deal. Worth every buck.

Found this pic on google images... Not the exacts same as what i had, but it came in the same bucket. Nice... Real nice.

Because I am The Nashville Bandit, I have to leave you with a country song. So here is Chris Janson with "When I'm Holdin' Her" I got to see Chris Janson sing this beauty live at the Grand Ole Opry and it was amazing. So here is a video Of the song I found on youtube... so credit to Chris, the youtube page, the record label and anyone els so I don't get sued.