Niko Moon
Niko Moon is a singer/songwriter signed to Sony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville.[1] He has written songs for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Morgan Wallen.[2] He was also a member of the group Sir Rosevelt with Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti.[3]
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Birth name | Nic Cowan |
Born | Tyler, Texas, U.S. | September 20, 1982
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Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Sony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville |
Associated acts | |
Website | www |
Background
Niko Moon 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.[4] 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. Niko learned to play guitar soon after.[5]
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”.[6] He also co-produced the Zac Brown Band albums Jekyl and Hyde and Welcome Home, and co-wrote the song “Back To Life” for Rascal Flatts along with Cary Barlowe, Shay Mooney, and Fred Wilhelm.[7] 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.[8] Moon and Simonetti co-wrote a song on Michael Franti’s album Stay Human Vol. II.[9]
In 2019, Niko Moon signed a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville.[10] His song “Good Time” was picked as one of the best songs of the summer by website College Candy.[11]
Personal life
Niko is married to singer-songwriter Anna Moon.
Discography
EPs
Title | EP details | Sales |
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Good Time |
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Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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US Country Airplay [15] | |||
2020 | "Good Time" | 37 | 7 | 7 | Good Time |
References
- "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.
- Burnell, Kristin (August 26, 2019). "Top 16 Best Songs from Summer 2019".
- Bjorke, Matt (February 25, 2020). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart in Pure Sales: February 24, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- "Niko Moon > Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- "Niko Moon > Hot Country Songs". Billboard.
- "Niko Moon > Country Airplay". Billboard.