Parmalee Celebrates No. 1 Hit "Cowgirl" at Nashville Party

Country band Parmalee toasts their sixth chart-topping single and teases more new music on the way.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Parmalee recently celebrated their latest No. 1 hit, "Cowgirl," at a party in Nashville. The track, co-written by four U.K. songwriters, became the band's sixth chart-topping single and their longest-running No. 1 to date. Parmalee's members, including Matt Thomas, Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, and Josh McSwain, along with producer David Fanning, added their own spin to the song, which quickly resonated with audiences during live shows. The band is already working on new music and plans to keep the hits coming.

Why it matters

Parmalee's continued success highlights the band's ability to connect with country music fans and deliver chart-topping singles. As one of the few groups to achieve multiple weeks at No. 1 in 2025, Parmalee has proven its staying power in the genre, and the celebration of their latest hit underscores the band's commitment to creating music that resonates with listeners.

The details

"Cowgirl" was originally written by four songwriters in the U.K. - James Daniel Lewis, Peter David Newman, Robbie Jay, and Thomas Frank Ridley Horsley. The idea was sent to the U.S., where Parmalee added their own touch, turning it into a standout track. According to the band, "Cowgirl" gained popularity in real-time, with audiences responding enthusiastically to the song during live performances as it was climbing the charts.

  • "Cowgirl" reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart in 2026.

The players

Parmalee

A country music band consisting of Matt Thomas, Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, and Josh McSwain.

David Fanning

The producer who worked with Parmalee on "Cowgirl."

Rusty Gaston

A representative from Sony Music Publishing who attended the No. 1 party for "Cowgirl."

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What they’re saying

“I remember we got the idea and I started listening. Something hit me when I heard it the first time. Something's here. It feels good… It feels like us.”

— Matt Thomas

“Man, I really think we have one here. I think we have found and created a real standout.”

— Matt Thomas

“In the cities where we would play it, you could definitely tell the difference. It was kind of just going with it as it was on the charts.”

— Matt Thomas

What’s next

Parmalee is already working on new music and plans to continue releasing new songs and projects in the coming year.

The takeaway

Parmalee's success with "Cowgirl" demonstrates the band's ability to connect with country music fans and deliver chart-topping hits. The celebration of this latest No. 1 single underscores Parmalee's commitment to creating music that resonates with listeners and their plans to keep the hits coming.