Neal McCoy is back on country radio.
Neal’s new single, A-Ok, is fun. It’s upbeat. There is everything to like and love about the single. Neal has always had this upbeat sound to his voice and if you’ve ever seen his live show you know he loves the good things in life. Check it out…
A-Ok – Neal McCoy
It was pretty exciting to hear a new Neal McCoy single.
Just a few weeks ago there was news buzzing around the country world that Neal was working with Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton on a new record. Blake and Miranda were co-producing the new songs for Neal’s record. The news made a few headlines. It seems Miranda and Blake have been plenty busy on their own this year, but they’re making time to expand their career talents even further by dipping into the production side of things.
Neal McCoy hasn’t had a charting single in five years. Back in 2006, he took The Last of a Dying Breed to the top 40 and before that he had one of his biggest hits with Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On. Since that time Neal has been releasing new music to little fanfare at radio. He’s still been a popular draw on the touring circuit, though. I had the chance to see him earlier this summer and he put on a great show. He had hits to fill up the time slot and plenty of back and forth with the crowd to keep things interesting.
Now, Neal is on a new record label and there seems to be real momentum building. There will certainly be buzz surrounding the album with Blake and Miranda attached, but from the sounds of the first single the music on the record will be really good too.
A-Ok is about just that – being alright with life and what’s happening right now. With life these days it’s easy to focus on the difficult things. There is a lot of pessimism out there and it’s easy to get caught in the trap of living your life that way.
For Neal, and for a few others, it’s more important to focus on the good things still out there. You can spend some time in the outdoors, walk down to the park and throw a frisbee around for a bit. You can hit the local trout stream for an afternoon. You can do anything and life will be A-Ok.
Neal is perfect for this song. His personality is upbeat and positive. The track would come off as cheesy for a lot of artists, but for Neal is makes a lot of sense. I’m not sure if it’s him whistling on the record, but it certainly could be. That’s a nice little tough. Not many whistling songs are on radio right now, but I think there’s room for one.
I’m excited to see how A-Ok does at radio. I’m hoping Neal gets back on the charts and back in the top 20.
What do you think?
Chart Estimate: #20
CML Points: 80/100
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Love Neal McCoy…love his music…and love the new song!! Wishing him the best on the new single and upcoming album!!
Neal has always been one of my favorites. His show is the best. Love this new song and can’t wait to buy his new album. We need him on the radio!!!
Neal might start a show somewhere where some don’t recognize him as being the one who sang so many popular songs…”The Shake”, “Hillbilly Rap,” “Wink,” “Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On”, “No Doubt About It,” “24-7-365”, to name so few that anyone who ever listened to country music heard those songs!!! But by the end of the show, they have a face and a great personality and entertainer tied to those songs and never forget him.
I was on 2 country cruises that he was one of the entertainers both times…and people enjoyed him not only at his show, but anywhere and everywhere on the ship and walking around the port cities! He was awesome how he remembered people, was so gentlemanly to complete strangers, so friendly to everyone, and so comical. It was natural for him to entertain, and to make sure everyone was happy and smiling everywhere he went ….. even when not being paid for it!!! One night I came around the inside of the ship to where the piano bar was and there he was entertaining….anybody on the ship got to enjoy him instead of those who paid extra to see him and other entertainers in concert each night!
His love for people is so evident….especially evidenced by all the times he has gone on USO tours for our military! God bless Neal McCoy! He is the best!!!!
I love this new song. I hope radio gives it a chance. Neal is the best entertainer I have ever seen by far. I have seen his show over 200 times and it was never the same. Always different and great. He gives everything every time he is on stage no matter what.
Neal is one of the best entertainers…EVER! I have seen him in concert numerous times, and I’m never disappointed. In fact, I saw him this weekend. He’s hilarious, yet caring…it shows during every performance. I’m so glad he’s producing music and touring again. My daughter who’s only eight loves his music, too. His shows are great for the young and old alike!
Our radio station played it today & everyone that called in loved it!!
Austin,TX
That’s great, Christie. I heard it here in Wisconsin too yesterday.
Yeah Neal, you are my favorite artist. Haven’t heard the nw one but it will be great.