Niko Moon, multi-platinum country star, has released his brand new song “KING OF THE ISLAND” via EMPIRE. The song is the latest track to be released from Niko’s upcoming new studio album AMERICAN PALM out July 18th.
On his new single Niko said: “Ever wish you could sail away to a tropical destination and take a permanent vacation? That’s what ‘KING OF THE ISLAND’ is all about, trading in that 9-5 for a margarita and a banana leaf crown. I also wrote it with the real king of the island, my dad!”
“KING OF THE ISLAND” is a cowboy/island song that talks about wanting to kick up your boots, retire on an island and just be. Leaning into tropical island vibes and combining a country twang the song is the go to relaxation/vacation song. The track was co-written with Niko’s father Chris Cowan who also performs on the track.
Niko has been teasing the track on socials and recently posted a few videos with his dad saying “My dad’s 67 and wrote this song, and never had a viral moment. Let’s blow this up and blow his mind!” – See posts HERE & HERE.
“KING OF THE ISLAND” is the latest song off of Niko’s AMERICAN PALM album, which he announced earlier this week, which will include previously released tracks: “SANDCASTLES,” “BOAT SONG,” and “I LOVE THIS BEACH.”
In speaking about the new album Niko noted: “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve seen the beach as a place where anybody can go to hit pause on the stresses of their everyday life,” says Niko, who partly grew up in Georgia and spent many summer days on the beaches of Florida. “With this record I wanted to bring that experience to everyone, and hopefully give them that same feeling of peace.”
Earlier this week Niko also announced he will continue the celebration of the new album by hitting the road on the AMERICAN PALM TOUR – on sale today! The headline tour adds to an already long run of tour dates for Niko as he previously performed to a packed crowd at Stagecoach, has been on tour supporting Russell Dickerson & Michael Franti and this year announced his first ever GOOD TIME CHARLESTON Event. The 13 new shows kick off on October 2nd in Rosemont, IL at Joe’s Live and bring Niko to some of the country’s top stages including House of Blues in Anaheim, California on October 9th, San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom on October 14th and end in Lake Buena Vista, FL on November 14th. See full tour dates below and more info at: www.nikomoon.com
Niko Moon Tour Dates:
NEW AMERICAN PALM TOUR DATES BOLDED BELOW
Jun 27 Fri – Cadott, WI – Hoofbeat Country Fest 2025*
Jun 28 Sat – Brainerd, MN – Lakes Jam 2025*
Jun 30 Mon – Gwinn, MI – The Big 3 Summer Concert – Forsyth Township Ballfields
Jul 4 Fri – Nashville, TN – Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Presented by Dr. Pepper*
Jul 5 Sat – Hot Springs, AR – Magic Springs Theme & Water Park
Jul 10 Thu – Hampton, NH – “Country By The Coast” Country Music Fest*
Jul 11 Fri – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
Jul 12 Sat – Fort Loramie, OH – Country Concert 2025*
Jul 15 Tue – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome ^
Jul 17 Thu – Washington, DC – Nationals Park – Plaza Stage ^
Jul 18 Fri – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort ^
Jul 19 Sat – Sidney, ME – Snow Pond Center For The Arts ^
Jul 22 Tue – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry
Jul 24 Thu – Harrington, DE – Delaware State Fair 2025*+
Jul 26 Sat – Janesville, WI – Rock County 4-H Fair*
Jul 31 Thu – Crown Point, IN – Lake County Fair*+
Aug 1 Fri – Lake Ozark, MO – Lazy Gators
Aug 2 Sat – Wahoo, NE – Saunders County Fair*
Aug 10 Sun – Billings, MT – MontanaFair*+
Aug 15 Fri – Louisville, KY – Fourth Street Live!
Aug 16 Sat – Perrysburg, OH – Boots in the ‘Burg 2025
Aug 21 Thu – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Amphitheater
Aug 22 Fri – Redmond, OR – General Duffy’s
Aug 23 Sat – Salem, OR – Oregon State Fair*
Aug 30 Sat – Belton, TX – Central Texas State Fair*
Aug 31 Sun – El Paso, TX – The Elmont Social
Sept 6 Sat – Saint-Tite, QC – Festival Western de St-Tite*
Sat 13 Sat – Piccolo, OK – Choctaw Pocola Centerstage
Sept 19 Fri – Canton, OH – Centennial Plaza
Sept 20 Sat – Fort Thomas, KY – Merchants & Music – Fort Thomas Tower Park Amphitheater
Oct 2 Thu – Rosemont, IL – Joe’s Live # $
Oct 3 Fri – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory # %
Oct 4 Sat – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater # %
Oct 9 Thu – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues #$
Oct 10 Fri – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort +
Oct 14 Tue – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom # $
Oct 16 Thu – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues # $
Oct 17 Fri – San Diego, CA – SOMA # $
Oct 18 Sat – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren # $
Oct 21 Tue – Missoula, MT – The Wilma # $
Oct 23 Thu – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House # $
Oct 24 Fri – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union # $
Oct 25 Sat – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom # $
Nov 13 – 15 – Miramar Beach, FL – Moon Crush “Odies Beach Vacation”*
Nov 14 Fri – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues # &
# American Palm Tour Date
* Festival Date
+Direct Support for Russell Dickerson
^ Direct Support for Michael Franti
Support:
$ David J
% Iam Tongi
& Wheeland Brothers