Frankie Ballard soaks up wisdom of tourmate, rock vet Bob Seger
Frankie Ballard Country singer Frankie Ballard may still be relatively unknown, but he’s regularly keeping company with some of the biggest names in music. For the past several weeks, Ballard has held...
View ArticleCarter’s Chord hopes ‘Wild’ EP stands out
Carter’s Chord With new releases from Brad Paisley, Frankie Ballard, Mandy Barnett and Carter’s Chord, last week was full of new music for country fans. Sister trio Carter’s Chord hopes their six-song...
View ArticleCMA Music Festival photos: Friday bands and fans
Click to see a gallery of photos from Friday at CMA Music Festival (this image of performer Frankie Ballard: Samuel M. Simpkins/The Tennessean). A cast of mainstays and newcomers -- including '80s pop...
View ArticleCMA Music Festival video: Frankie Ballard sings the fest’s praises
Country singer Frankie Ballard is a star on the rise, following up a tour opening for rock vet Bob Seger by jumping on a tour opening for country-pop megastar Taylor Swift. While in the middle of...
View ArticleDarius Rucker prepares for first headlining tour
Darius Rucker (photo: Larry McCormack/The Tennessean) Darius Rucker is ready. For the first time since his days fronting Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker is set to headline his own shows. This time,...
View ArticleJon Pardi brings ‘toe-tapping’ tunes to free Nashville concert
Jon Pardi Country newcomer Jon Pardi has been sharing a bus with fellow country newbie Frankie Ballard as the two joined Miss Willie Brown for the 12-date Tie One On Tour, which runs through Dec. 1....
View ArticleLauren Alaina, Pam Tillis and many more to play free Bud Light Stage during...
Lauren Alaina (photo: Patricia Melton / The Tennessean) CMA Music Festival announced the names of more than 40 artists confirmed to play its free Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza during the...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard returns to radio with ‘Helluva Life’
About a year-and-a-half has passed since Frankie Ballard had a song on country radio, and he says he has creatively made the most of the break. When his new single “Helluva Life” went to country radio...
View ArticleEli Young Band, Love and Theft and more featured on Country Now
Country music YouTube channel Country Now recently unveiled the winter lineup for its new performance-driven show “Hear & Now: Live From Blackbird Studio.” The mini concerts are recorded at...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard’s hit ‘Helluva Life’ is a personal anthem
Frankie Ballard released his new album “Sunshine & Whiskey” last week and its lead single “Helluva Life” is his first Top 10 hit and is on its way to the Top 5. But the song has more meaning than...
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