Country Pop Bites: Parmalee – January 14

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2013 Stoney Creek released Parmalee's "Carolina" to radio?

It's true! Check out the video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about the band Parmalee.

• The band consists of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and Josh McSwain (guitar), who is a best friend since childhood.
• Prior to the formation of Parmalee, Matt and Scott performed with their father in a group entitled Jerry Thomas and the Thomas Brothers Band.
• When their father retired, they wanted to continue spreading the gift of music so they started Parmalee, consisting of Matt and Scott Thomas, Josh McSwain, and Barry Knox.
• In September 2010, they were the victims of an attempted robbery. They had just finished playing at The Money, a local bar directly across from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and were in their RV when two suspects, Dytavis Hinton and Demario Burris, entered the vehicle with a handgun demanding money. At this time, drummer Scott Thomas came out from the back of the bus with his own gun and told them to leave. The gunman, Burris, opened fire and Scott was shot in the leg, stomach, and shoulder. Returning fire, both suspects were hit, with Burris being killed and Hinton wounded. Thomas was in critical condition after the gunshot wound and was hospitalized in Charlotte, North Carolina for 35 days, 10 of which he spent in a coma.
• While in Nashville, Parmalee met David Fanning from New Voice Entertainment at Sound Stage Studios. Alongside him the band recorded their hit "Musta Had a Good Time" in the back of their RV. The song led to both their production and record deals.