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

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

Swindell came to Nashville over six years and, like many struggling singer / songwriters, got a job that allowed him to sponge up information about the music industry and make contacts while working on his craft: Sold shirts out on tour for Luke Bryan, and- as Garth Brooks made by Martina McBride, which owes its Merchandise- Bryan Swindell took under his protection, even allowing you to open for him at some point during the 2007-2010 season Swindell in road.



Swindell then signed a publishing deal and started getting their cut by the likes of Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Scotty McCreery songs. But with the aplomb of good timing "Chillin 'It", I knew I 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.

Although 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 the whole team behind me," he says.

Now he is officially slot opening concert tour Bryan and he is putting into practice what you learned from the optimistic Bryan. "He always said, 'just enjoy, and enjoy it." He knows he can be stressful. You dream it and then changing perspective. You are responsible for many things, "said Swindell. He has also tried to learn from loving every minute stage presence Bryan." From the first time I saw him play, long before I moved to Nashville, he was not afraid fun. To me, that's the highest compliment I can get, "He seems to be having the time of your life [on stage], 'cause I'm Luke taught me not to be afraid to be silly.”

Swindell enjoying success "Chillin It", but is happy that his album of the same name is now out so people can see that its range extends the bro-country track hit sensation. "Cole Swindell" debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 last week, behind the "Frozen" soundtrack and fellow star Eric Church "The Outsiders".

"I just knew I had other songs that people relate, not only creepy," he says. "We feel good songs, songs left, we have the true blue ballad in there," said Swindell, referring to "I Just Want You", co-written with Bryan. His next single, "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight" is a call co-written with Florida Georgia Line Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelly and Michael Carter sexy booty.

Swindell grew Bronwood, Ga., A town of about 600. "You cannot imagine what is going on there right now," Swindell his hometown, which celebrates its local boy done well said and his first number 1 as an artist. "My family is enjoying it. They could be enjoying it more than me."

He longs to go home and celebrate, but no time in your schedule for that since he is very busy in opening track Bryan concert tour at this time. In March, "we'll be in the city of Panama in March, and that's only three hours away. Maybe at least I can swing through and hug my mom and my grandmother's neck."

Tickets Available For The Band Perry, Cole Swindell Concert In Auburn

Tickets for The Band Perry and Cole Swindell in Auburn Arena on January 31 are now available through a handful of not-for-profit local service clubs and then use a portion of those sales to benefit the community.



The concert is part of the weekend annual benefit the Hudson Family Foundation (HFF), which also will be a Superbowl Gala in February 1. The HFF is a Christian-based organization founded in 2009 by former Auburn University and current launcher San Francisco Giants Tim Hudson and wife, Kim, returning to individuals and families enduring financial difficulties.

Through what is called "Huddle Huddy," Selected organizations will have the opportunity to sell concert tickets and keep 50 percent of each ticket sold.

Selecting organizations also have the opportunity to sell sponsorships for the weekend and keep a portion of the sponsorships sold. Levels of sponsorship is $ 2,500, $ 5,000 and $ 10,000. For sponsorship sales, HFF contribute $ 1,000, $ 2,000 and $ 3,000, respectively, to the sales organization.

Commissioner Robert Ham Lee County is a past president and member of the Kiwanis Club of Lee-one of the organizations that sell County. Ham said the club participated in the sale of tickets for the weekend profit last year and this year expects to raise about $ 4000 to double the amount of money that was raised in 2014.

"All the money we take in and distribute to the community has any affiliation with children who are in need," said Ham.

He said the money raised last year through Huddle Huddy helped the club "Santa suit" to more than 100 children in 28 families who need a little extra help, last Christmas season.

"It (Huddle Huddy) only means that there will be more people in the community who will receive help because this fundraiser Tim Hudson ago," Ham said. "If people would look at the benefits the founding of the Hudson family does, they would be very interested in helping with this. Many people who are so genuinely in need are benefiting. If it were not for that, I cannot think of anywhere else where these people get help. "

Representing for Paws Rescue, a group of local pet rescue nonprofit that help homeless pets find forever homes, Rebecca Perry said his group participated in Huddle Huddy last year. For legs use the money for medical care, food and shelter for your pet rescue. He added that, on average, costs between $ 350 and $ 700 to prepare a pet for a new home.

"We raise all our money doing fundraisers and donations," Perry said. "This is a great way for us to have donations to help rescue our pets, so people involved and a fabulous event in our community."

San Jose Child Development Center in Ft. Mitchell is another organization that sells tickets for the weekend HFF Benefit for the second consecutive year.

The center serves about 60 students between 2.4 and is the only center for early childhood development in that area, according to board member Zada Feighner.

"The state of Alabama provides support for two types of four years old, but 2- and 3 year olds are strictly private donations," Feighner said. "That makes it difficult to have operating expenses or any accessory such as a better playground or additional programming.

"Having the opportunity to mate with Hudson Family Foundation is a true blessing for our organization," said Feighner. "It is a great blessing."

Brent Hall, Manager of Special Events HFF encourages people to buy tickets for an entertaining show that ultimately help individuals and families who are struggling.

"Tim and Kim Hudson pride themselves on being at the forefront of supporting children and families facing life-threatening situations that are too painful for most of us to believe," Hall said.

"Once a year, the Family Hudson Foundation invites the community to show their support through sponsorship or just buy a ticket for the concert of the Hudson Family Benefit Foundation. One hundred percent of every dollar raised goes to his mission to support these children and their families. "

In addition to the Kiwanis Club of Lee County and Legs To Rescue, other local organizations that sell tickets for the concert are: Smiths Station Student Council, CASA, The Exodus Ranch, Home Haddie, St. Vincent DePaul Organization, Lee County Humane Society, Beauregard high School, Auburn high School Golf Team, Palacio Island Inc., counselors violation of East Alabama and San Jose Center for Child Development.