Niko Moon

Niko Moon[1] is a singer/songwriter signed to Sony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville. He has written songs for the Zac Brown Band and was also a member of the group Sir Rosevelt with Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti.

Niko Moon
Born1982
Tyler, Texas
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsSony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville
Associated acts
Websitewww.nikomoon.com

Background

Niko Moon 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.[2] 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. Niko learned to play guitar soon after.[3]

Career

Niko Moon first found success as a co-writer on songs for the Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts and Michael Franti, including “Heavy is the Head”, “Homegrown”, “Beautiful Drug", "Keep Me in Mind" and "Loving You Easy”.[4] He also co-produced the Zac Brown Band albums Jeckyl and Hyde and Welcome Home, and co-wrote the song “Back To Life” for Rascal Flatts along with Cary Barlowe, Shay Mooney, and Fred Wilhelm.[5]

In 2016, Niko 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.[6] Moon and Simonetti co-wrote a song on Michael Franti’s album Stay Human Vol. II.[7]

In 2019, Niko Moon signed a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville.[8] His song “Good Time” was picked as one of the best songs of the summer by website College Candy.[9]

Personal life

Niko is married to singer-songwriter Anna Moon.

Discography

EPs
Title Album details Sales
Good Time - EP
  • Release date: February 14, 2020
  • Label: Sony Music

Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US Country
[11]
2019 "Good Time" 45 Good Time

References
  1. https://whatzup.com/content/backissues/130801_pieres/moon.pdf
  2. "On The Row: Niko Moon Talks "Good Time" And Making Music With A Positive Impact". August 26, 2019.
  3. Snapp, Lauryn (August 6, 2019). "Is Niko Moon Reimagining Country Music With A New Sound?". iHeart Radio.
  4. "Niko Moon | Credits". AllMusic.
  5. Krol, Jacklyn. "Rascal Flatts Take Over Times Square for 'GMA' Performance". Taste of Country.
  6. Casey, Jim (November 17, 2017). "Zac Brown's New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, "The Bravest" [Listen]". Nash Country Daily.
  7. "Track By Track: Michael Franti 'Stay Human Vol. II'". Relix Media. February 19, 2019.
  8. "Singer/Songwriter Niko Moon signs to RCA Nashville". Music Connection Magazine. July 19, 2019.
  9. Burnell, Kristin (August 26, 2019). "Top 16 Best Songs from Summer 2019".
  10. Bjorke, Matt (February 25, 2020). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart in Pure Sales: February 24, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  11. "Niko Moon > Hot Country Songs". Billboard.
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