RaeLynn gets in the middle of a very hot man sandwich
This could quite possibly make country crooner RaeLynn the luckiest girl in the whole wide world. I mean first she's got an in with country music's royal family of Blake…
Wonder if we can borrow Frankie Ballard’s sweet ride?
Sweet ride Frankie! It's not everyday you get to be behind the wheel on such a sweet ride so I'm hoping Frankie took advantage of that! Which it sounds like…
Frankie Ballard: I don’t get drunk before shows
Toby Keith recently angered more than a few fans when he gave what many called a drunken performance in Indiana. Perhaps he was on the tail end of a long…
It’s a Helluva successful day for Frankie Ballard
Frankie Ballard just scored his first # 1 with 'Helluva Life" and something tells me it will be the first of many for the up and comer! He took to his…
Frankie Ballard takes his pipe smoking seriously
Instagram Smoking a cigarette these days is definitely frowned upon. Smoking a pipe, however, seems okay and almost cool in a grandpa sort of way. For Frankie Ballard, pipe smoking is…
Frankie Ballard announces new album, ‘Sunshine & Whiskey’
Warner Bros. Records guitarist-vocalist Frankie Ballard will release his brand new album, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, on 2/11. The title couldn’t be more fitting for the rising newcomer, who has launched into the Top 20 at Country radio with the smash “Helluva Life.” The top-selling song marks his fastest rising single to date and is featured on the album produced by Marshall Altman.
"Making this album was freeing,” shares Frankie. “If I didn't like something, we'd change it, and if we liked something, we'd chase it and try to get it perfect. It was an unbelievably cool experience and I’m excited to share the new music with fans."
Frankie Ballard – 10 Random Questions
Michigan native Frankie Ballard has made his mark on country radio this year. However, most people know him from his previous singles back in 2011, which were top 40 hits. "Tell Me You Get Lonely" and "A Buncha Girls" both did fairly well that year. Frankie has toured with names such as Taylor Swift and his idol Bob Seger.
Now 2013 has brought us a new Frankie and a new single – "Helluva Life" was released back in August. The song is up-lifting and unique. "Pennies make dimes and dimes make dollars, dollars buy gas and long neck bottles" is an expression I find to be completely true. His voice is unlike anyone I've heard. Something about him screams "real country music" yet he also has a modern day vibe. As strange as it may seem, I refer to him as half David Lee Murphy and half Bob Seger. He has a country/soul/pop thing going on. Whatever it is, I like it.
1. At what age did you realize you wanted to make music a career?
Oh I guess I was about 20 when it really kicked in.
2. What artists did you listen to growing up?
Lots of outlaw country. Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Johnny Horton. I also loved Elvis and Skynyrd.
3. What artists do you listen to currently?
I'm lovin' what Eric Church is doin'.
Frankie Ballard says writers can be divas
Frankie wouldn't put himself up there, but I would. He's one of the top 5 guitar players in Nashville. His first album was a total flop, but it sounds like…