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Niko Moon first found success as a co-writer on songs for the Zac Brown Band, including “Heavy Is the Head”, “Homegrown”, “Beautiful Drug", "Keep Me in Mind", and "Loving You Easy”.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/niko-moon-mn0003359916|title=Niko Moon | Credits|website=AllMusic}}</ref> He also co-produced the Zac Brown Band albums |
Niko Moon first found success as a co-writer on songs for the Zac Brown Band, including “Heavy Is the Head”, “Homegrown”, “Beautiful Drug", "Keep Me in Mind", and "Loving You Easy”.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/niko-moon-mn0003359916|title=Niko Moon | Credits|website=AllMusic}}</ref> He also co-produced the Zac Brown Band albums "Jekyll+Hyde" and "Welcome Home", and co-wrote the song “Back To Life” for [[Rascal Flatts]] along with Cary Barlowe, Shay Mooney, and Fred Wilhelm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tasteofcountry.com/rascal-flatts-back-to-life-good-morning-america/|title=Rascal Flatts Take Over Times Square for 'GMA' Performance|first=Jacklyn|last=Krol|website=Taste of Country}}</ref> He appeared on [[Colt Ford]]’s album ''[[Every Chance I Get]]'' on the track "Waste Some Time" with [[Nappy Roots]]. |
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In 2016, Moon formed the group Sir Rosevelt with Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti, another co-writer with the Zac Brown Band. The group's track “The Bravest” was used during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/11/17/zac-browns-new-trio-sir-rosevelt-releases-new-song-the-bravest-listen/ |title=Zac Brown's New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, "The Bravest" [Listen] |first= Jim |last=Casey | date= November 17, 2017 |work=Nash Country Daily}}</ref> |
In 2016, Moon formed the group Sir Rosevelt with Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti, another co-writer with the Zac Brown Band. The group's track “The Bravest” was used during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/11/17/zac-browns-new-trio-sir-rosevelt-releases-new-song-the-bravest-listen/ |title=Zac Brown's New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, "The Bravest" [Listen] |first= Jim |last=Casey | date= November 17, 2017 |work=Nash Country Daily}}</ref> |
Revision as of 00:44, 11 February 2023
Niko Moon | |
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Birth name | Nicholas Cowan[1] |
Also known as | Nic Cowan |
Born | Tyler, Texas, U.S. | September 20, 1982
Genres | Country pop[1] |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | RCA Nashville |
Formerly of | Sir Rosevelt |
Website | www |
Niko Moon (born Nicholas Cowan; September 20, 1982) is an American country pop singer and songwriter signed to RCA Nashville.[2] He has written songs for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Morgan Wallen.[3] He was also a member of the group Sir Rosevelt with Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti.[4]
Background
Nicholas Cowan is originally from Tyler, Texas but relocated to Douglasville, Georgia, when he was 10. His father, a truck driver and his mother, a waitress, introduced Niko to the works of artists like John Prine and Patty Griffin.[5] He started out as a drummer after seeing his father play. His father was also a musician and gave up being a touring drummer when Niko was born.[6]
Career
Niko Moon first found success as a co-writer on songs for the Zac Brown Band, including “Heavy Is the Head”, “Homegrown”, “Beautiful Drug", "Keep Me in Mind", and "Loving You Easy”.[7] He also co-produced the Zac Brown Band albums "Jekyll+Hyde" and "Welcome Home", and co-wrote the song “Back To Life” for Rascal Flatts along with Cary Barlowe, Shay Mooney, and Fred Wilhelm.[8] He appeared on Colt Ford’s album Every Chance I Get on the track "Waste Some Time" with Nappy Roots.
In 2016, Moon formed the group Sir Rosevelt with Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti, another co-writer with the Zac Brown Band. The group's track “The Bravest” was used during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[9] Moon and Simonetti co-wrote a song on Michael Franti’s album Stay Human Vol. II.[10]
In 2019, Niko Moon signed a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville imprint RCA Nashville.[11]
Personal life
Niko is married to singer-songwriter Anna Moon. They have a daughter, Lily Ann moon. [12]
Discography
Studio albums
Titel | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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US [13] |
US Country [14] | ||
Good Time |
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139 | 12 |
EPs
Titel | EP details | Peak chart positions | Verkauf | |
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US [13] |
US Country [14] | |||
Good Time |
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191 | 19 |
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Coastin' |
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— | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart |
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
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US [17] |
US Country [18] |
US Country Airplay [19] |
CAN [20] |
CAN Country [21] | ||||
2020 | "Good Time" | 20 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 10 | Good Time | |
2021 | "No Sad Songs" | — | — | 49 | — | — | ||
"Paradise to Me" | — | — | 43 | — | — | |||
2022 | "Easy Tonight"[23] | — | — | 57 | — | — | Coastin' | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart |
Music videos
Titel | Year | Director |
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"Good Time" | 2020 | Niko Moon[24] |
References
- ^ a b "Niko Moon biography". Allmusic. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ "Niko Moon Signs To Sony's RCA Nashville Imprint". MusicRow.com. 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "Niko Moon | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "Zac Brown Reveals Diplo & Skrillex-Influenced Dance-Pop Project Sir Rosevelt: Interview". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "On The Row: Niko Moon Talks "Good Time" And Making Music With A Positive Impact". August 26, 2019.
- ^ Snapp, Lauryn (August 6, 2019). "Is Niko Moon Reimagining Country Music With A New Sound?". iHeart Radio.
- ^ "Niko Moon | Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ Krol, Jacklyn. "Rascal Flatts Take Over Times Square for 'GMA' Performance". Taste of Country.
- ^ Casey, Jim (November 17, 2017). "Zac Brown's New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, "The Bravest" [Listen]". Nash Country Daily.
- ^ "Track By Track: Michael Franti 'Stay Human Vol. II'". Relix Media. February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Singer/Songwriter Niko Moon signs to RCA Nashville". Music Connection Magazine. July 19, 2019.
- ^ "The Truth About Niko Moon's Marriage". 7 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Niko Moon Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Niko Moon Chart History: Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (February 25, 2020). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart in Pure Sales: February 24, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ Jwills (May 23, 2022). "Niko Moon's New EP – Coastin' – Set to Arrive June 10th 2022". The Country Daily. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "Niko Moon > Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "Niko Moon > Hot Country Songs". Billboard.
- ^ "Niko Moon > Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Niko Moon > Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "Niko Moon > Canadian Country". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "American certifications – Niko Moon". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations | New Music Artist Free Song".
- ^ "Niko Moon Releases "Good Time" Music Video". Country Music Tattletale. Retrieved March 11, 2021.