Niko Moon
Birth nameNicholas Cowan[1]
Also known asNic Cowan
Born (1982-09-20) September 20, 1982
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”.[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 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.[9] Moon and Simonetti co-wrote a song on Michael Franti’s album Stay Human Vol. II.[10]

In 2019, Niko Moon signed a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville imprint RCA Nashville.[11]

Personal life

Niko is married to singer-songwriter Anna Moon. They have a daughter, Lily Ann Moon. [12]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[13]		 US
Country
[14]
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
[13]		 US
Country
[14]
Good Time
  • Release date: February 14, 2020
  • Label: RCA Nashville
 19119
Coastin'
  • Released: June 10, 2022[16]
  • Label: RCA Nashville
 ——
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[17]		 US Country
[18]		 US Country Airplay
[19]		 CAN
[20]		 CAN Country
[21]
2020 "Good Time" 20 1 1 74 10 Good Time
2021 "No Sad Songs" — — 49 — —
"Paradise to Me" — — 43 — —
2022 "Easy Tonight"[24] — — 57 — — Coastin'
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

Title Year Director
"Good Time" 2020 Niko Moon[25]

References

  1. 1 2 "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. ↑ Casey, Jim (November 17, 2017). "Zac Brown's New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, "The Bravest" [Listen]". Nash Country Daily.
  10. ↑ "Track By Track: Michael Franti 'Stay Human Vol. II'". Relix Media. February 19, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Singer/Songwriter Niko Moon signs to RCA Nashville". Music Connection Magazine. July 19, 2019.
  12. ↑ "The Truth About Niko Moon's Marriage". 7 June 2021.
  13. 1 2 "Niko Moon Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  14. 1 2 "Niko Moon Chart History: Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  15. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (February 25, 2020). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart in Pure Sales: February 24, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  16. ↑ Jwills (May 23, 2022). "Niko Moon's New EP – Coastin' – Set to Arrive June 10th 2022". The Country Daily. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Niko Moon > Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Niko Moon > Hot Country Songs". Billboard.
  19. ↑ "Niko Moon > Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Niko Moon > Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Niko Moon > Canadian Country". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  22. ↑ "American certifications – Niko Moon". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  23. 1 2 "Canadian certifications – Niko Moon". Music Canada. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations | New Music Artist Free Song".
  25. ↑ "Niko Moon Releases "Good Time" Music Video". Country Music Tattletale. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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