Niko Moon
Birth nameNicholas Cowan[1]
Also known asNic Cowan
Born (1982-09-20) September 20, 1982 (age 41)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
GenresCountry pop[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsRCA Nashville
Formerly ofSir Rosevelt
Websitewww.nikomoon.com

Niko Moon (born Nicholas Cowan; September 20, 1982) is an American country pop singer and songwriter 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

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[14] 		US
Country
[15]
Good Time 139 12
Better Days
  • Release date: January 19, 2024
  • Label: Happy Cowboy Records
 To be released.

EPs

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
US
[14] 		US
Country
[15]
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

Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[18] 		US Country
[19] 		US Country Airplay
[20] 		CAN
[21] 		CAN Country
[22]
2020 "Good Time" 20 1 1 74 10 Good Time
2021 "No Sad Songs" — — 49 — —
"Paradise to Me" — — 43 — —
2022 "Easy Tonight"[25] — — 57 — — Coastin'
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

Title Year Director
"Good Time" 2020 Niko Moon[26]

References

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

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