FRANKIE BALLARD CONTINUES #1 STREAK WITH “SUNSHINE & WHISKEY”

Gold-Selling Smash Marks Second Consecutive #1 Single

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Nashville, TN (November 17, 2014) – Warner Bros. Records’ Frankie Ballard returns to the top with “Sunshine & Whiskey” taking the #1 spot on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay Charts this week. The infectious anthem marks the singer-guitarist’s second consecutive #1 smash and has sold well over 500,000 copies to date.

“I’m so grateful to be here at the top again! We’re still celebrating ‘Helluva Life’ and now we're back... I’m feeling VERY blessed! This is what you dream of and work for and I'm so grateful to Country Radio for playing my music and the fans for supporting me,” shares Ballard.

Ballard will celebrate with fans nationwide on his first headlining trek – LIGHT ‘EM UP Tour - as part of the exclusive Live Nation Ones To Watch tour with Skype. The run stops in 19-cities through December with upcoming shows in Houston, TX (11/19), New Orleans, LA (11/20), and San Antonio, TX (11/21). Recently, ROLLING STONE joined Ballard on tour to give fans an intimate look at his road life.

Ballard is basking in the success of “Sunshine & Whiskey” after making the move to Nashville in 2009 from Battle Creek, MI, to pursue music. Drawing on his working class values, he performed every chance he could and honed in his guitar and songwriting skills. He steadily built a loyal fan base and took the time to grow as an artist and an individual. All of these experiences culminated in the release of his current album, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, which delivered his first #1, GOLD-certified smash “Helluva Life,” debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and was noted as “required listening” by ROLLING STONE. Produced by Marshall Altman (Marc Broussard), the album captures Ballard’s unique blend of blues-infused, country rock and his undeniable guitar prowess on every song. Previously opening for Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and longtime idol Bob Seger, the talented showman will amp it up even further next year on the Florida Georgia Line 2015 ANYTHING GOES Tour.


For more information check out FrankieBallard.com.

Keep an eye out on www.facebook.com/onestowatch for a chance to connect with Frankie via Skype on the road.

FRANKIE BALLARD FIRES UP CROWD IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN WITH LIGHT ‘EM UP TOUR

“Sunshine & Whiskey” Top 10 & Climbing At Country Radio

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Nashville, TN (October 22, 2014) – Warner Bros. Records’ Frankie Ballard kicked off his energetic LIGHT ‘EM UP TOUR on Thursday, October 16th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN. As part of the exclusive Live Nation Ones To Watch tour with Skype, the run serves as the “Sunshine & Whiskey” singer’s first headlining trek, with stops in 19-cities between now and December.

To kick off the dynamic tour, Ballard teamed up with the brand new Live Nation Channel and Yahoo Screen, which is an exclusive live music channel that can deliver one exclusive convert live stream a day, and has featured popular artists such as Lady Antebellum and Dave Matthews Band.

He will continue his LIGHT ‘EM UP TOUR this weekend, with stops in Louisville, KY (10/24) and Indianapolis, IN (10/25).

Known for his energetic live shows, Ballard will amp it up even further on the Florida Georgia Line 2015 ANYTHING GOES tour. He has also landed coveted opening slots for Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and longtime idol Bob Seger.

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Since releasing his first #1, GOLD-certified smash “Helluva Life,” Ballard has lit up the country music scene. The Battle Creek, MI, native continues the hot streak with his follow-up infectious anthem “Sunshine & Whiskey,” which has sold over 460,000 copies to date. Currently Top 10 at Country radio, the tune is quickly approaching the top of the chart. Both songs are featured on his latest album, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, which debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart, and ROLLING STONE noted as “required listening.” Produced by Marshall Altman (Marc Broussard), the project captures the newcomer’s unique blend of blues-infused, country rock and his undeniable guitar prowess on every song.

For more information check out FrankieBallard.com.

Keep an eye out on www.facebook.com/onestowatch for a chance to connect with Frankie via Skype on the road.

FRANKIE BALLARD SHINES WITH FIRST #1 SMASH “HELLUVA LIFE” GOING GOLD

Hot New Single “Sunshine & Whiskey” Marks Fastest Rising To Date And Launches Into The Top 40 At Country Radio

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Nashville, TN (May 12, 2014) – Warner Bros. Records’ Frankie Ballard is racking up career milestones with his first #1 smash “Helluva Life” garnering his first GOLD record, which has been certified by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000. The singer-guitarist continues the hot streak with follow-up anthem “Sunshine & Whiskey” catapulting into the Top 40 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart in only four weeks, marking his fastest rising single to date.

Both songs are featured on Ballard’s new album SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, which debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. Produced by Marshall Altman (Mark Broussard), the project captures the newcomer’s unique blend of blues-infused, country rock and his undeniable guitar prowess on every song.

Currently, the Battle Creek, Michigan native is playing headline shows nationwide and will join Jake Owen’s “Days of Gold” Tour for select dates this summer. His energetic live set has caught the eye of many superstars, including Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and longtime idol Bob Seger, who previously tapped him as an opener. This June, the talented artist will take the stage at the annual CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN.

For tour dates and more, check out FrankieBallard.com.

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

FRANKIE BALLARD SCORES FIRST NO. 1 AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH “HELLUVA LIFE”

Hot Country Newcomer To Perform on NBC’s TODAY Show (4/2)

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Nashville, TN – (March 17, 2014) – It has been a helluva ride for country guitarist-singer Frankie Ballard, who tops both the Mediabase Country Chart and Billboard Country Chart this week, with his smash “Helluva Life.” Ballard’s fastest rising single to date has earned him his first ever #1 single, with nearly 400,000 digital copies sold.

"My heart is overflowing,” shares Ballard. “I'm so thankful to Country Radio for taking a chance on this song. I'm more than happy to play this one for the rest of my helluva life!"

Tune in to NBC’s TODAY on April 2nd, to see Ballard perform the top-selling single featured on his new album, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY (Warner Bros. Records), available everywhere now.

The Michigan native is currently touring all over the country and will join Jake Owen’s DAYS OF GOLD Tour for select dates through the summer. His dynamic set has caught the eye of many publications, including Country Weekly, who described the singer as “a true guitar hero,” and added that Ballard “exhibits an elegant supple style of playing rarely seen in these days of hard-rock country.”

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

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

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. 

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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.

FRANKIE BALLARD RELEASES NEW ALBUM, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, TODAY (2/11)

Ballard Celebrates With A Performance Of His Top 10 & Climbing Single “Helluva Life” On FOX & Friends This Thursday (2/13)

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Nashville, TN – (February 11, 2014) – Hot country guitarist-vocalist Frankie Ballard is releasing his brand new album, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, today (2/11) on Warner Bros. Records. Produced by Marshall Altman, the album features his current Top 10-and-climbing hit “Helluva Life,” which has already sold nearly 300,000 digital copies and marks his fastest rising single to date. In celebration of the release, Ballard will appear on FOX & Friends this Thursday (2/13).

“I've wrenched and wrestled with this album for two years, and now it's time for it to be in the judgement seat. I hope she is met with loving arms,” shares Ballard. “People will learn a lot about me when they listen to this project.”

SUNSHINE & WHISKEY is a stellar 11-song collection, where Ballard laid down guitar parts for every track on the album. The project also includes fan-favorites such as “Young & Crazy” and “Drinky Drink,” along with “It Don’t Take Much,” which Ballard had a hand in writing.

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. This spring, Ballard will be touring across the country with an upcoming show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium next Tuesday (2/18).

SUNSHINE & WHISKEY TRACK LISTING

1. Young & Crazy
2. Sunshine & Whiskey
3. It Don’t Take Much
4. Helluva Life
5. Drinky Drink
6. Tell Me You Get Lonely
7. Sober Me Up
8. I’m Thinking Country
9. Tip Jar
10. Don’t You Wanna Fall
11. Don’t Tell Mama I Was Drinking

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

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

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