Neon Union
Neon Union | |
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 Neon Union performing at Red's Ice House, November 2024. Photo by Jared McEntire. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2022 - Present |
| Labels | Red Street Records |
| Website | neonunion |
Neon Union is an American country music duo founded in 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.[1][2] The founding members are multi-instrumentalist Leo Brooks [3][4] and singer-songwriter Andrew Millsaps.[5]
In 2022, the group signed with Red Street Records[6] and made their debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry, opening for Jimmie Allen.[7] Neon Union has earned their first ACM nomination for New Duo/Group of the Year,[8][9] been named Billboard’s Rookie of the Month,[10] earned performance slots with the CMA Fest and ACMs[11] and have opened for musical acts like Scotty McCreery, Hardy[12] and Pitbull.[13]
The duo released their first EP, Double Wide Castle Sessions in early 2023[14] following their debut single, “Bout Damn Time," which was released in December 2022.[15] Their first full-length record, Good Years, was released on January 31, 2025.[16]
Discography
[edit]- Single: "Bout Damn Time" (December 2022)
- EP: Double Wide Castle Sessions (July 2023)
- Album: Good Years (January 2025)
Honors and awards
[edit]| Year | Association | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Chris Austin Songwriting Competition[17] | Best Songwriter | Andrew Millsaps | Won |
| 2023. | Billboard Magazine | Rookie of the Month | Neon Union | Won |
| 2024 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Duo or Group | Neon Union | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Dowling, Marcus (11 February 2023). "Neon Union pairs veteran talent, country's growing sphere of pop influences". The Tennessean. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ Zisman, Erica (10 April 2023). "Who is Neon Union? The Story Behind Their Journey to Country Music". CountrySwag.com. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Artist Spotlight: Leo Brooks ~ Pitbull". Mesa Engineering. April 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ Paul, Allen C. (21 August 2017). "The Art of Working with Artists w/ Leo Brooks". God and Gigs. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ McAlexander, Dawn (July 2024). "Neon Union's Andrew Millsaps: ACM Nod & The Long Road To Overnight Success". EatPlayRock.com. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lori (27 June 2022). "Neon Union Signs with Red Street Records". Music Row. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ "Rising Artists Neon Union Get a Big Surprise at Ole Red Nashville". OleRed.com. January 2022.
- ^ "Red Street Records Makes an Early Splash for 2024 ACM Awards with Two Acts Nominated; The First for the Label" (Press release). Nashville, Tennessee: Red Street Records. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ McCullough, Currey (4 April 2024). "Country music duo Neon Union stops by to discuss their ACM nomination and perform "Redneck Rich"". RFDtv. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (13 March 2023). "Neon Union Aims to Break Barriers and Have a Party: "We Want to Kick the Doors Down and Make a Little Noise"". Billboard. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ^ Orlando, Joyce (6 June 2024). "CMA Fest 2024 full schedule: Here's who's playing when and where in Nashville this weekend". The Tennessean.
- ^ "Scotty McCreery w/special guests Neon Union". Carteret Performing Arts Center. 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Neon Union Special Guests of Pitbull". Great Jones County Fair. 21 July 2023.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (21 July 2023). "Neon Union Releases Debut EP, Double Wide Castle Sessions". Music Row. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ Neon Union (11 November 2022). "Bout Damn Time". Neon Union YouTube channel.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (4 February 2025). "Neon Union Share the "Good Years" on Debut Album". Music Row.
- ^ Snedeker, Lisa (28 April 2019). "Merlefest 2019 Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Winners Announced". Music Reporter Blog.
External links
[edit]- Official Website: neonunion
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