Parmalee

Growing up in eastern North Carolina, the four men of Parmalee learned to mix good music and good eating from a very young age. The stove was always hot, or the grill was always burning when family would gather. And the live music rarely stopped.

Carrie Underwood returned to the stage for the first time since the birth of her son at the CMT Music Awards Wednesday night (June 10), but her most entertaining performance took place offstage.

Parmalee say their motto is "Keep on plugging!" On Thursday night in Rootstown, Ohio they had to keep plugging when a power outage kept them from plugging in. Fans with cell phones lit the stage and then helped the country quartet get through their new song "Already Callin' You Mine."

Parmalee don't stray from what works with their new song “Already Callin’ You Mine.” The uptempo, love-at-first-sight cut leans heavy into a hooky melody while painting a familiar country picture.

Mashing up two songs is hard enough, but six? One YouTuber was up to the challenge.

Parmalee's 'Close Your Eyes' video features all the best parts of summer, from bikinis to sSolo cups and slip 'n slides, to glow paint. And of course, the summery clip ends with one big kiss.

Following up a No. 1 single is a challenge for any new artist, but Parmalee feel pretty confident about their chances with 'Close Your Eyes.' The track from the group's new 'Feels Like Carolina' album was a no-brainer. In this video premiering exclusively on Taste of Country, singer Matt Thomas says he fell for it the moment he heard it.

Parmalee know firsthand that being seen as commercially viable is as important as talent in the music business. What good is talent, after all, if no one knows what to do with it?

Parmalee do what they do best on more than half the songs on 'Feel Like Carolina.' This group of reformed rockers compel you to buy a ticket to their live show with songs like 'I'll Bring the Music,' Dance' and especially 'Move.'

Parmalee's debut country album 'Feels Like Carolina' will hit stores on Dec. 10, and the North Carolina-raised foursome are enjoying the success of their Top 10 hit 'Carolina.'