Frankie Ballard

Frankie Ballard's authentic country voice and exceptional guitar skills have made him one of the most promising up-and-coming artists in country music. The Michigan native first came to prominence by winning Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star competition in 2008, and signed with Reprise Records in 2010. He released his self-titled debut album in 2011, and promoted two singles from it, but it wasn't until 2014's 'Sunshine & Whiskey' that he really broke through at country radio. He scored hits with the title song, "Helluva Life" and "Young & Crazy," and recently released "It All Started With a Beer," the lead single from his upcoming third studio album, 'El Rio.'

  • Full Name: Frank Robert Ballard IV
  • Birth Date: Dec. 16, 1982
  • Top Songs: “Sunshine & Whiskey,” “Helluva Life,” “Young & Crazy”
  • Did You Know? Ballard played college baseball for Western Michigan University.
Frankie Ballard, ‘Cigarette’ [Listen]
Frankie Ballard, ‘Cigarette’ [Listen]
Frankie Ballard's "Cigarette" represents who the singer truly is and where he's headed. The song is raw, guitar-driven and daring. Fans can argue if it's his best ever or not, but it's definitely his most honest single of the seven he's released to country radio.
Frankie Ballard Discusses Recording 'El Rio'
Frankie Ballard Discusses Recording 'El Rio'
Frankie Ballard's third studio album, El Rio, is officially out! The stylish singer stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio and told us about his pretty interesting time recording the album in Tornillo, Texas. He called it the "experience of a lifetime."

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