Niko Moon Explained

Niko Moon
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Nicholas Cowan[1]
Alias:Nic Cowan
Birth Date:20 September 1982
Birth Place:Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Genre:Country pop
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Years Active:2008–present
Label:RCA Nashville
Past Member Of:Sir Rosevelt

Niko Moon (born Nicholas Cowan; September 20, 1982) is an American country pop singer and songwriter formerly signed to RCA Nashville.[2] He has written songs for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Morgan Wallen.[3] He was also a member of the group Sir Rosevelt with Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti.[4]

Background

Nicholas Cowan 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.[5] 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.[6]

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” as well as Keep Me in Mind and Island Song under the credits as Nic Cowan.[7] He also co-produced the Zac Brown Band albums Jekyll+Hyde and Welcome Home, and co-wrote the song “Back To Life” for Rascal Flatts along with Cary Barlowe, Shay Mooney, and Fred Wilhelm.[8] He appeared on Colt Ford’s album Every Chance I Get on the track "Waste Some Time" with Nappy Roots.

In 2010, under the name Nic Cowan, Niko Moon self-released his debut EP titled "Cheap Wine," which featured seven tracks. The following year saw the release of his first full-length album, "Hard Headed," also under the Nic Cowan moniker. According to Moon, the album's title track, "Hard Headed," delves into themes of resisting control from a romantic partner. Distributed by Southern Ground Records, the album includes 13 tracks, among them notable songs such as "Reno," "New Sh*t," and "Cut it Loose (feat. Zac Brown)."[9]

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.[10] Moon and Simonetti co-wrote a song on Michael Franti’s album Stay Human Vol. II.[11]

In 2019, Niko Moon signed a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville imprint RCA Nashville.[12]

Personal life

Niko is married to singer-songwriter Anna Moon. They have a daughter, Lily Ann Moon.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
US
Country

Good Time 13912
Better Days
  • Release date: January 19, 2024
  • Label: Happy Cowboy Records

EPs

TitleEP detailsPeak chart positionsSales
US
[14]
US
Country
[15]
These Are The Days
  • Released: August 16, 2024
Good Time
  • Release date: February 14, 2020
  • Label: RCA Nashville
191 19
Coastin
  • Released: June 10, 2022[17]
  • Label: RCA Nashville
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[18]
US Country
[19]
US Country Airplay
[20]
CAN
[21]
CAN Country
[22]
2020"Good Time"20117410 Good Time
2021"No Sad Songs"49
"Paradise to Me"43
  • MC: Gold
2022"Easy Tonight"[25] 57Coastin
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Niko Moon biography . Allmusic . February 15, 2021.
  2. Web site: 2019-07-19. Niko Moon Signs To Sony's RCA Nashville Imprint. 2021-02-03. MusicRow.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: Niko Moon Credits. 2021-02-03. AllMusic. en.
  4. Zac Brown Reveals Diplo & Skrillex-Influenced Dance-Pop Project Sir Rosevelt: Interview. 2021-02-03. Billboard. en.
  5. Web site: On The Row: Niko Moon Talks "Good Time" And Making Music With A Positive Impact. August 26, 2019.
  6. Web site: Is Niko Moon Reimagining Country Music With A New Sound? . Lauryn . Snapp. August 6, 2019. iHeart Radio .
  7. Web site: Niko Moon | Credits. AllMusic.
  8. Web site: Rascal Flatts Take Over Times Square for 'GMA' Performance. Jacklyn. Krol. Taste of Country.
  9. Web site: Nic Cowan . 2012.
  10. Web site: Zac Brown's New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, "The Bravest" [Listen] ]. Jim . Casey . November 17, 2017 . Nash Country Daily.
  11. Web site: Track By Track: Michael Franti 'Stay Human Vol. II'. February 19, 2019. Relix Media.
  12. Web site: Singer/Songwriter Niko Moon signs to RCA Nashville. July 19, 2019. Music Connection Magazine.
  13. Web site: The Truth About Niko Moon's Marriage . 7 June 2021 .
  14. Niko Moon Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard. March 9, 2021.
  15. Niko Moon Chart History: Top Country Albums. Billboard. March 9, 2021.
  16. News: Top 10 Country Albums Chart in Pure Sales: February 24, 2020. Roughstock. Matt . Bjorke . February 25, 2020. March 6, 2020.
  17. Web site: Niko Moon's New EP – Coastin' – Set to Arrive June 10th 2022. The Country Daily. Jwills. May 23, 2022. May 24, 2022.
  18. Niko Moon > Hot 100 Songs. Billboard. March 9, 2021.
  19. Niko Moon > Hot Country Songs . Billboard .
  20. Niko Moon > Country Airplay . Billboard . November 23, 2021.
  21. Niko Moon > Canadian Hot 100 . Billboard . March 11, 2021.
  22. Niko Moon > Canadian Country . Billboard . March 11, 2021.
  23. United States. Niko Moon. February 14, 2023.
  24. Canada. Niko Moon. December 15, 2023.
  25. Web site: Future Releases for Country Radio Stations | New Music Artist Free Song .
  26. Web site: Niko Moon Releases "Good Time" Music Video . Country Music Tattletale . March 11, 2021.