PARMALEE

The country group, Parmalee, consists of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and Josh McSwain (guitar).  The name comes from a small town near where they grew up, Parmele. They used a barn in the town as their practice space to develop their music and sound, which formed the foundation of the band in 2001. 

The group’s, traditional-leaning to ultra-contemporary, diverse and eclectic country, sometimes with hints of pop and rock has not-so-quietly become one of the genre’s most undeniable contemporary country hitmakers. With over 1.6 billion streams, five #1 country hits, and a growing list of platinum singles, Parmalee has cemented their place as a hit-making powerhouse.

Everyone knows when the curtain goes up on Parmalee, Matt Thomas will anchor vocals while his brother Scott Thomas keeps the beat on drums. Barry Knox rounds out the rhythm section on bass, and Josh McSwain is the guitar master. The country band is known for emotional songs, including heartfelt love songs, poignant breakup tracks, and powerful ballads drawn from their personal experiences.

One of their most significant emotional tracks, "Gonna Love You”, is especially notable for its deeply personal backstory. While it can be interpreted as a romantic song, the band revealed that the track's meaning is much deeper and more emotional. It is based on a traumatic, near-fatal armed robbery in 2010 during which drummer Scott Thomas was critically injured. The song is a tribute to the love and perseverance that carried them through the ordeal. On a softer side “Take My Name", a popular hit for the band, is a romantic song about a deep and lasting commitment. "Feels Like Carolina", was shaped by both positive and negative experiences, including the aftermath of the 2010 robbery. Of course, a country group wouldn’t be country without songs of love and betrayal such like "Be Alright". This heartbreaking track addresses betrayal and the complex emotions that come with the demise of a relationship. Lead singer Matt Thomas said the band was drawn to the song because it "tugged on our heartstrings" and captured "the raw emotion of the song".

Their music often has a fun, celebratory, and upbeat feel, also fitting within the country music genre. Parmalee is well-known for their country sound frequently mixed with elements of pop and rock. Focused on love and good times, upbeat tracks include "Musta Had a Good Time" sharing a celebratory and high-energy crazy night out with friends. "Just the Way" (with Blanco Brown), celebrates loving someone just the way they are. And "Take My Name" well the name says it all! that celebrate themes like love and good times.

 “We’re good-time guys,” say Matt Thoomas. “We love to have a good time, and that’s what we’re all about. We just hope people can sing along, smile and ride the roller coaster of emotions with us.”

You’re guaranteed a country emotional bucking good time!

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