Cole Swindell: "Chillin' It" In Gold And Platinum Style

Cole Swindell Seen gathered a crowd at a nightclub in downtown Nashville earlier this week to tape a couple of songs for the CMT Listen up Performance Series. At least that's all I thought it was going down when he took the stage before the excited audience.

But his label, Warner Music Nashville, had other plans , and the singer was surprised with his team two plates - one that commemorates the gold certification from the RIAA for his single " Chillin 'It" and another that celebrates its status platinum .

Yes , " Chillin 'It" was such a success, the Georgia native did not even have time to celebrate the gold will track 500,000 downloads and streams before learning he had given at the level of 1 million for platinum certification .

“You only get once a first single," Swindell told the crowd. “The fact that it was accepted not only by radio, but more than 1 million fans is beyond what I ever could have dreamed. This is something I will never forget. "

What a way to start the party! The crowd cheered as he moved through a high energy set of songs from their self-titled debut album, including “Chillin 'It" and his latest single, “Hope you get Lonely Tonight”.

Swindell is currently touring with his friend and mentor Luke Bryan. It is one of a handful of newcomers appear at this year's CMT Listen Up series that spotlights new artists through exclusive videos, performances and interviews

Cole Swindell Performs For Sold-Out Crowd At Georgia Theatre

Rising star Cole Swindell country finally took the stage at the Georgia Theatre last Wednesday night for a full show after February postponed due to snow.

The show began with a DJ set from DJ Rock and Nashville artist Adam Craig then took the stage to perform a solid set.

Although the doors opened at 8 pm, the set of Swindell did not begin until 11 pm
The original show, which was meant to be a CD release party for their eponymous debut extended to Wednesday night.

Swindell told the crowd that he had not performed some of the songs from the album live on stage before just so that people could still be part of the CD release party.

After performing “Hey Yall ", " swayin ',' a dozen roses and a Six- Pack" and " The Back Roads and last row " , she played some songs he had written as " Outta Craig Campbell My Head" and Thomas Rhett "Get me Some of That " .

He went on to sing "Something Like That” by Tim McGraw and Dierk Bentley” What was I Thinkin ' " before going into one of his most recent successes as a composer, Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan "This Is How We Roll”.

After performing her latest single, “I hope you get Lonely Tonight”, which had some visitors take the stage.
Members of the University of Georgia football team including quarterback Hutson Mason, Todd Gurley II and Ray Drew took the stage to sing “Down Home Boys" after doing the singing bulldog. Throughout the series, players mingled with the fans in the crowd.

Swindell closed the show with his first No. 1 hit as an artist, “Chillin 'It" before thanking people for coming.

Nashville's New Hit Maker Is Satellite Radio Programmer, Cole Swindell Music

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Despite a public that is miniscule compared to FM radio stations in major markets, the road exerts a disproportionate influence on the sales of albums and concert tickets, say label executives, especially for new and emerging artists outside the major label system, a terrestrial country station group tend to avoid.

“Thank you, John Marks, play that song in the first place , " Mr. Swindell shouted from the stage after belting his cards hit " Chillin 'It" , which sold more than 100,000 digital copies in the middle of the rotation on the road,

before being promoted to the FM radio last summer. Acts including Florida Georgia Line, Chase Rice and Virginia also give credit to early exposure of Mr. Marks build audiences.

TK Kimbrell , director whose clients include JT Hodges said only Singing " Goodbyes Made You Mine" peaked at No. 38 on the country charts , but sold tens of thousands of downloads , once went to No. 1 road .

Radio stations in the country have had a particularly cozy relationship with the major record companies, broadcasters whose lobbying efforts include entertainment at the annual Country Radio Seminar long.

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Cole Swindell On 'Chillin' It,' And What He Learned From Luke Bryan

It may seem that success has come quickly to Cole Swindell, whose first single, " Chillin 'It" is atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs for a second week , but it's not an overnight success.



Swindell came to Nashville over six years ago and , like many struggling singer / songwriters , he got a job that allowed him to sponge up information about the music industry and make contacts while working at his trade : He sold shirts out on Tour for Luke Bryan, and -

like Garth Brooks did for Martina McBride , which owes its goods -Bryan Swindell took under his wing , even allowing him to open for him at some point during the 2007-2010 season on the road Swindell .

Swindell then signed a publishing deal and began receiving his songs cut by the likes of Bryan , Florida Georgia Line and Scotty McCreery . But the arrogance of good timing " Chillin 'It" , he knew he had something special.

The song sold over 100,000 copies in iTunes before Swindell even signed to a major label, ultimately, the choice of Warner Music Nashville.

While Swindell was already experiencing success by itself, a label deal was always the holy grail . "I know there have been people who have succeeded remain independent, but has always been a dream for me to be on a label and just have the whole team behind me," he says.

He now officially has the opening slot in Bryan concert tour and he is putting into practice what you learned from Bryan upbeat. "He always said to me . . ."

Just enjoy it, I enjoy it ' He knows he can be stressful you dream of this and then the changes in perspective You are responsible for a lot of things, "said Swindell . He has also tried to learn to love -

Every - minute stage presence of Bryan. “From the first time I saw him play, long before I moved to Nashville, he was not afraid to have fun To me , that's the greatest compliment I can get . " He seems to be having the time of your life [in stage], ' so I am. Luke taught me not to be afraid to be silly. "

Swindell is enjoying success " Chillin ' It", but is happy that his album of the same name is now out there for people to see that their range extends the feeling bro -

Hit country track. " Cole Swindell “debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 last week, behind the soundtrack to "Frozen" and fellow country star Eric Church "The Outsiders”.

"I just knew I had other songs that people relate to, not just about cooling," he says. "We feel good songs, the songs missing, we have the true blue ballad in there," says Swindell , referring to "I Just Want You" , co -written with Bryan .

His next single, “Hope you get Lonely Tonight “is a sexy booty call co - written with Florida Georgia Line Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelly and Michael Carter.

Swindell grew Bronwood, Georgia, a town of about 600. "Can not imagine what’s going on there right now," Swindell his hometown, celebrating their local boy does well and his first number 1 and said artist. "My family is enjoying now. They could be enjoying more than me. "

He longs to go home and celebrate, but there is no time in your schedule for that since he is very busy in the opening track Bryan concert tour right now. In March,

 "We will be in Panama City in March, and that's only 3 hours away. Maybe at least I can swing through and hug my mom and my grandmother’s neck."

Cole Swindell Concert Tickets Sehedule

Venue    Date/Time

Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood (formerly Lakewood Amphitheatre)    Thursday
Atlanta, GA    4/10/2014
    TBD
   
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre (formerly TWC Music Pavilion)    Thursday
Raleigh, NC    4/24/2014
    TBD
   
PNC Music Pavilion - Charlotte (Formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)    Friday
Charlotte, NC    4/25/2014
    TBD
   
Rogers Arena    Saturday
Vancouver, Canada    5/3/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Prospera Place    Sunday
Kelowna, Canada    5/4/2014
    7:30 PM
   
Encana Event Centre    Tuesday
Dawson Creek, Canada    5/6/2014
    7:30 PM

Sleep Train Amphitheatre    Thursday
Wheatland, CA    5/8/2014
    TBD
   
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA    Thursday
Mountain View, CA    5/8/2014
    TBD
   
Gexa Energy Pavilion (Formerly Superpages.com Center)    Thursday
Dallas, TX    5/8/2014
    TBD
   
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion    Friday
Spring, TX    5/9/2014
    TBD
   
Scotiabank Saddledome (Formerly Pengrowth Saddledome)    Friday
Calgary, Canada    5/9/2014
    7:30 PM

Rexall Place    Monday
Edmonton, Canada    5/12/2014
    7:30 PM
   
Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach (Formerly Virginia Beach Amphitheatre)    Thursday
Virginia Beach, VA    5/15/2014
    TBD
   
Klipsch Music Center (Formerly Verizon Wireless Music Center - IN)    Friday
Noblesville, IN    5/16/2014
    TBD
   
Jiffy Lube Live (Formerly Nissan Pavilion)    Friday
Bristow, VA    5/16/2014
    TBD
   
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds (formerly Live Nation Amphitheatre)    Friday
Tampa, FL    5/16/2014
    TBD

Big River Park    Sunday
Robinsonville, MS    5/25/2014
    1:30 PM
   
PNC Music Pavilion - Charlotte (Formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)    Thursday
Charlotte, NC    5/29/2014
    7:00 PM
   
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (formerly Tweeter Center-il)    Friday
Tinley Park, IL    5/30/2014
    TBD
   
Xfinity Theatre (formerly Comcast Theatre)    Friday
Hartford, CT    5/30/2014
    TBD
   
Jiffy Lube Live (Formerly Nissan Pavilion)    Friday
Bristow, VA    5/30/2014
    7:00 PM

PNC Bank Arts Center    Sunday
Holmdel, NJ    6/1/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach (Formerly Virginia Beach Amphitheatre)    Friday
Virginia Beach, VA    6/6/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre (formerly TWC Music Pavilion)    Saturday
Raleigh, NC    6/7/2014
    7:00 PM

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - MO    Friday
Maryland Heights, MO    6/13/2014
    7:00 PM
   
DTE Energy Music Theatre    Thursday
Clarkston, MI    6/19/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center    Friday
Canandaigua, NY    6/20/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Heinz Field    Saturday
Pittsburgh, PA    6/21/2014
    6:00 PM
   
Pennysaver Amphitheatre (formerly Brookhaven Amphitheatre)    Thursday
Selden, NY    7/3/2014
    2:00 PM
   
Cruzan Amphitheatre (formerly Sound Advice Amphitheatre)    Thursday
West Palm Beach, FL    7/10/2014
    TBD
   
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre - AL    Thursday
Birmingham, AL    7/24/2014
    TBD
   
Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood (formerly Lakewood Amphitheatre)    Friday
Atlanta, GA    7/25/2014
    TBD

Gillette Stadium    Sunday
Foxborough, MA    8/10/2014
    6:00 PM
   
Lincoln Financial Field    Friday
Philadelphia, PA    8/15/2014
    TBD
   
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center    Saturday
Darien Center, NY    8/16/2014
    TBD
   
Saratoga Performing Arts Center    Sunday
Saratoga Springs, NY    8/17/2014
    TBD
   
Blossom Music Center    Thursday
Cuyahoga Falls, OH    8/21/2014
    8:00 PM

Riverbend Music Center    Sunday
Cincinnati, OH    8/24/2014
    TBD

Klipsch Music Center (Formerly Verizon Wireless Music Center - IN)    Saturday
Noblesville, IN    8/30/2014
    TBD
   
Soldier Field Stadium    Sunday
Chicago, IL    8/31/2014
    6:00 PM
   
Verizon Wireless Arena - NH    Thursday
Manchester, NH    9/11/2014
    TBD
   
Madison Square Garden    Friday
New York, NY    9/12/2014
    7:30 PM
   
Xfinity Theatre (formerly Comcast Theatre)    Saturday
Hartford, CT    9/13/2014
    7:00 PM
   
AT&T Center    Thursday
San Antonio, TX    9/18/2014
    TBD
   
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion    Friday
Spring, TX    9/19/2014
    TBD
   
Gexa Energy Pavilion (Formerly Superpages.com Center)    Saturday
Dallas, TX    9/20/2014
    TBD
   
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds (formerly Live Nation Amphitheatre)    Friday
Tampa, FL    9/26/2014
    TBD
   
Sleep Train Amphitheatre    Thursday
Wheatland, CA    10/16/2014
    TBD
   
Concord Pavilion (formerly Sleep Train Pavilion)    Friday
Concord, CA    10/17/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA    Saturday
Mountain View, CA    10/18/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Ak-Chin Pavilion (Formerly Desert Sky Pavilion)    Thursday
Phoenix, AZ    10/23/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Sleep Train Amphitheatre - Chula Vista (formerly Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre)    Friday
Chula Vista, CA    10/24/2014
    7:00 PM
   
Hollywood Bowl    Saturday
Los Angeles, CA    10/25/2014
    TBD