Hit-making recording artist, songwriter and producer Shy Carter will bring his infectious spirit to his TODAY debut next Friday. Tune into the 3rd Hour of TODAY on March 12 for a dose of his signature “Good Love” (listen HERE) as part of the morning show’s Citi Music Series. The “breezy, inspirational anthem with skittering high-hats and crisp piano” (Rolling Stone) recently hit country radio airwaves.
“I’m beyond excited to be on the TODAY Show,” Carter said. “I’m extremely grateful that this legendary show is welcoming me to come and sing. It means the world to me, and we are going to be performing a very special acoustic version of ‘Good Love.’ I can’t wait! Wooo!”
Carter, who teamed up with James Slater, Micah Carter and Carlo Colasacco to pen the soulful single, recently shared a video highlighting his songwriting talents. On Friday he revealed a special performance of Kane Brown’s “Worldwide Beautiful” alongside co-writer Ryan Hurd (watch HERE). Together they pair an acoustic guitar and piano for a lyrics-focused reimagination of the “anthemic” (Variety) song.
Last week Carter sat down with Ashley Eicher for an episode Guest List Radio on Apple Music, where they talked about why he started playing the saxophone, what it was like to meet Clive Davis and more on his growing music career (listen HERE). He also joined BMI Nashville Executive Director Shannon Sanders for Middle Tennessee State University’s Bridges to Nashville, a program designed to educate college students of color nationwide about the country music industry.
In addition to being selected the face of Amazon Music’s Artists to Watch campaign, the chart-topping, Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer / songwriter has been highlighted by MusicRow magazine, Pandora and Sounds Like Nashville, among others. Keep an eye out for new music and more in the months ahead.
ABOUT SHY CARTER
Songwriter, artist and producer Shy Carter has reached all corners of the industry with his early success. With credits that span Kane Brown’s “Heaven” to Charlie Puth’s “One Call Away,” Carter is one of the most formidable up-and-coming talents in Nashville and beyond. He is among the writers behind Billy Currington's “It Don't Hurt Like it Used To,” Sugarland’s smash hit “Stuck Like Glue” and Rob Thomas’ single “Someday.” In addition to his feature on Tim McGraw’s “Way Down,” Carter has collaborated with Keith Urban on both “Never Comin’ Down” and “My Wave.” Named to Variety’s 2018 Hitmakers list, he has also worked with Jason Derulo, Meghan Trainor, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, Nelly and more. His roots in gospel, jazz, R&B and soul developed into an early career in hip-hop, but his gift for storytelling and love of organic instrumentation led to a natural transition into country music. Now, with a transcendent style perfectly suited to the times, he’s ready to stand on his own as a country artist. With its earthy groove, laid-back beat and unflagging spirit, Carter’s debut radio single “Good Love” is a fitting introduction to the man behind the music. Described as “a breezy, inspirational anthem with skittering high-hats and crisp piano… [that] underscores Carter’s grand ambitions” (Rolling Stone), “Good Love” and his second Warner Music Nashville release “All Night” are available now. The born entertainer closed out the year visiting radio stations and media partners across the nation on his first-of-its-kind, socially distanced radio tour and has been named a 2021 Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, MusicRow magazine, Pandora, Sounds Like Nashville and more.
