FRANKIE BALLARD CELEBRATES SUNSHINE & WHISKEY WITH FANS IN HOME TOWN OF DETROIT, MI, LAST NIGHT (2/13)

Hot Country Newcomer Brings Top 10 Hit “Helluva Life” To Cincinnati, OH (2/14), Orlando, FL (2/15) & Nashville, TN (2/18)

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Pictured: Frankie Ballard celebrating his album release with a packed out show at Coyote Joe’s in Detroit last night (2/13). After a full day of media in NYC and all flights going to Detroit cancelled, Frankie rented a car and drove through the snowstorm just to make the show. 

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN – (February 14, 2014) – Hot country newcomer Frankie Ballard celebrates the release of new album, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY (Warner Bros. Records) with fans at his packed home town show last night (2/13) at Coyote Joe’s in Detroit, MI (2/13). The helluva times will continue with his upcoming shows in Cincinnati, OH (2/14); Orlando, FL (2/15), and Nashville, TN (2/18).

The guitarist-singer’s Top 10 smash, “Helluva Life,” landed at the No. 7 spot on the Country radio charts this week and marks his fastest rising track to date. Serving as the album’s lead single, the infectious anthem has already sold more than 300,000 digital copies.

Critics are taking notice of Ballard with USA Today highlighting SUNSHINE & WHISKEY as a notable new release, “…he’s got an appealing rock delivery, and the songs get more thoughtful as he goes along.”

His exhilarating live shows and unique blend of edgy, country rock has garnered the attention of superstars Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Bob Seger, who selected the Battle Creek, Mich. native for coveted opening slots nationwide.

For tour dates and more, visit www.frankieballard.com.

Ballard’s SUNSHINE & WHISKEY is now available on iTunes.

Watch Ballard’s music video for “Helluva Life” here.