Parmalee Uses Tragedy To Shape New Touching Song
Parmalee uses tragedy to shape new touching song. We got a chance to talk with Matt from Parmalee on the show today. Matt Thomas is the lead singer and we got to catch up with him about their new single Gonna Love You. They weave it into the new video they just released.
Parmalee has had some big success with their last three singles, Just The Way, Take My Name and Girl In Mine. The song they just released is different. It’s called Gonna Love You and it’s a love song with a slower tempo then their last number ones. It’s a beautiful song, but has a story behind it. Matt told us he wrote the song with their producer and manager David Fanning and songwriters Abram Dean and Andy Sheridan in 2022. Their mission was to shake up their sound and crank up the volume on his vocals. It’s the first time they have really showcased his high range of vocals. They were thinking grand melody, grand idea, something big and universal that could be used in a movie. Parmalee also took the tragedy that happened in 2010 to them and shaped this touching new song.
Story Of The Shooting
Matt told us what had happened to the band in 2010. Parmalee was the victim of an attempted robbery at the band’s RV after a performance in Moline, Illinois. Two men approached the RV with guns drawn and demanded money from the band members.
One of the robbers opened fire, shooting drummer Scott Thomas three times. Despite his injuries, Thomas was able to fight off the robbers and protect his bandmates. Thomas spent 35 days in hospital, including 10 in a coma, but he eventually made a full recovery. The guys held on tight to each other during this time and all made it through. They are now talking about it and wanted to weave this story into the songs video.
The video includes a re-enactment of the day of the violence, shooting and the time Scott spent in the hospital.
This year is about new music and a new album. The boys are also on the road with Kane Brown tour this year. Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee will be at the Amalie Arena on May 31st and June 1st. Click HERE to sign up to win tickets.
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Morgan Wallen
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Luke Combs
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Dierks Bentley
Every time Dierks Bentley comes to town, it seems like a brand new show he is putting on. Dierks sang 20 years worth of hits for an excited crowd. We heard over 18 hits from his past 10 albums and a few covers that we just loved. Check out our photos from the show here.
Guitar Pull
Last but certainly not least is the 99.5 QYK Guitar Pull. This year had a super special lineup with Scotty McCreery, Brett Young, Brian Kelley, Tigirlily Gold, and George Birge.
