Now and then, a song and artist can’t be denied. A short time ago, Cole Swindell was nothing more than a terrific songwriter with a Nashville publishing deal and a growing reputation as one of the city’s most exciting young performers. Now, he’s on the road to stardom. The gateway is “Chillin’ It,” a song as infectious and groove-laden as anything out there, with a laid-back summertime charm that perfectly captures the guy who wrote and performs it. Independent radio airplay and social media quickly turned it into a sensation that sold more than 125,000 copies, although Cole was unsigned and the song was only available online. A sold-out performance at a 600-seat club in Atlanta did the rest. In fact, Cole’s high-energy show wins converts every time he steps in front of a crowd, whether as a headliner in a club or as an opening act in front of 20,000 people. When he’s not knocking it out of the park with audiences, Cole Swindell continues to record, releasing You Should Be Here in 2016.