Tour Kicks Off On October 6 in Glens Falls, NY

Nashville, TN – (September 1, 2011) – For Warner Bros. Records’ breakout guitar slinger Frankie Ballard, he is the most at home when out on the road. And that is exactly where he will be this fall as he was tapped by Darius Rucker to open his upcoming U.S. Tour, also featuring Rodney Atkins. The country music heartthrob will bring his signature guitar licks and high-energy performance to the 7-city run in October, performing crowd favorites from his self-titled debut, available everywhere now. Produced by Michael Knox, Frankie Ballard features hit singles “Tell Me You Get Lonely” and “A Buncha Girls.” Ballard will join the tour on October 6 in Glens Falls, NY and will continue through the show in Pikeville, KY on October 23.

“I've been a huge fan of Darius since the Hootie days! The Dolphins make me cry..." laughs Ballard. "Darius is packin' some big places that I've never played yet, and I'm so thankful for the opportunity. I'm totally excited to get out there and I may even ask him for an autograph!"

With a stacked resume of opening tour slots to date, including Uncle Kracker, Bob Seger and Taylor Swift, music critics and fans alike are buzzing over Ballard. As Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning Newsputs it, “Ballard’s sound is revved-up country rock with arena swagger and down-home appeal … Ballard is one to watch.” Jessica Philip of Country Weekly Magazine gushes, “Frankie Ballard might have joined the ranks of top Music City session players with his ace guitar skills” while Roughstock.com says, “He’s a versatile musician with a strong voice and a strong set of songs that forecasts a bright future.”

Few debut artists can compare to Ballard’s impetuous breakthrough in the music scene as country’s guitar slinging heartthrob. In just one year, Ballard has already scored a Top Five video hit with his debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” toured with rock star Uncle Kracker, starred in his own GAC web series, wrote a song on Billy Currington’s new CD, issued “A Buncha Girls” as his second radio single, staged his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, was named one of the select iTunes “New Artists To Watch” and appeared on FOX & Friends. And if that wasn’t enough, Ballard opened 13 shows for Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Seger and just finished a run opening for superstar Taylor Swift on the North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.” Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills.

Darius Rucker Tour Dates with Frankie Ballard:

10/6                Glens Falls, NY

10/7                Indiana, PA

10/8                Syracuse, NY

10/20              Charlotte, NC
10/21              Raleigh, NC

10/22              Cincinnati, OH

10/23              Pikeville, KY

For additional information on Frankie Ballard, visit www.frankieballard.com

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To watch “A Buncha Girls” video, click here

Ballard Named iTunes “New Artist To Watch”

Ballard’s Single “A Buncha Girls” A Top 30 Hit At Country Radio

Nashville, TN – (July 19, 2011) – On the heels of being named one of the select iTunes “New Artists To Watch,” a whole bunch of music fans will continue noticing Warner Bros. Records’ guitar slingerFrankie Ballard as his Top 30 hit single “A Buncha Girls” is the iTunes Single of The Week. The song is from his self-titled debut produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean) available everywhere now and is the follow-up to his fan-favorite debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely.” The music video for “A Buncha Girls” was featured on E! News and is currently airing on Country Music Television and Great American Country.

Fans will continue to notice this country heartthrob as he hits the road this summer playing shows all across the country with upcoming dates in Los Angeles, CA (7/19), Madison, WI (7/21), Waukon, IA (7/22), Pierce, NE (7/23), Rochester, MN (7/24) and Interlochen, MI (7/28). For more eye-catching ink on Ballard, he is featured in the current issue of People Magazine Country Special with Taylor Swift in the spread “Taylor & Her Men.”

Few debut artists can compare to Ballard’s impetuous breakthrough in the music scene as country’s guitar slinging heartthrob. In just one year, Ballard has already scored a Top Five video hit with his debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” toured with rock star Uncle Kracker, starred in his own GAC web series, wrote a song on Billy Currington’s new CD, issued “A Buncha Girls” as his second radio single, staged his debut at the Grand Ole Opry and appeared on FOX & Friends. And if that wasn’t enough, Ballard opened 13 shows for Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Seger and just finished a run opening for superstar Taylor Swift on the North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.” Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills.

To watch “A Buncha Girls” video, click here

For additional information on Frankie Ballard, visit www.frankieballard.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/frankieballard

Twitter: www.twitter.com/frankieballard

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FrankieBallard

 FRANKIE BALLARD DEBUTS “A

BUNCHA GIRLS” VIDEO

Ballard’s self-titled album is available everywhere now

Ballard kicks off run opening for superstar Taylor Swift with upcoming shows in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (6/2, 6/3) and Orlando, FL (6/4)

Nashville, TN – (June 2, 2011) – Warner Bros. Records’ guitar slinger Frankie Ballard set out to make a summer anthem for girls with his hit single, “A Buncha Girls” and is dedicating the debut of his new music video today to, well, girls. Directed by Jim Wright and filmed in Venice Beach, CA the video features Ballard narrating for a group of girls taking a road trip to the beach and the adventures they have along the way on this summer day. The video can be seen on Great American Country (GAC) and Country Music Television (CMT) Pure Country beginning today, June 2. The video can also be viewed on all online outlets. Ballard’s hit singles, “A Buncha Girls” and “Tell Me You Get Lonely” are featured on Frankie Ballard produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean) and available everywhere now.

"This song is not about me and a buncha girls. It is about you girls and how you always stick together. Us guys don’t go to the store together or the movies. But, girls… they have girl’s nights out, take trips to the beach and go to the bathroom together,” Ballard quips. “Nothing drives guys crazier than seeing a bunch of girls. I want this to be an anthem for you. A song that you roll the windows down, crank it up and rock out!”

This country heartthrob is surrounded by bunches of girls these days as he opens for superstar Taylor Swift on the North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.”  Ballard kicked off the tour this weekend for a sold-out crowd in Omaha, NE and Des Moines, IA. He will be playing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (6/2, 6/3) and Orlando, FL (6/4).

Few debut artists can compare to Ballard’s impetuous breakthrough in the music scene as country’s guitar slinging heartthrob. In just one year, Ballard has already scored a Top Five video hit with his debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” toured with rock star Uncle Kracker, starred in his own GAC web series, wrote a song on Billy Currington’s new CD, issued “A Buncha Girls” as his second radio single and staged his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. And if that wasn’t enough, Ballard just wrapped a 13 show run opening for Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Seger and is currently opening for superstar Taylor Swift on her upcoming North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.” Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills.

To watch “A Buncha Girls” video, click here

To watch the Behind-The-Scenes action of “A Buncha Girls,” visit AOL’s The Boot- http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/01/frankie-ballard-a-buncha-girls-video

For additional information on Frankie Ballard, visit www.frankieballard.com

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/frankieballard

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FrankieBallard

 FRANKIE BALLARD THROWS HOMETOWN PARTY FOR 
HIS DEBUT ALBUM IN MICHIGAN

Ballard returns to his home state of Michigan to celebrate the release of his self-titled album available everywhere today, May 24

Nashville, TN – (May 24, 2011) – Releasing their debut album is a once in a lifetime event for any artist and Warner Bros. Records’ guitar slinger, Frankie Ballard wanted to make his as memorable as possible. Ballard, whose album is available everywhere beginning today, May 24, is giving his self-titled debut a proper kick-off and what better way than with a week-long celebration in his home state of Michigan. To get the party underway early, Ballard opened for Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Seger in Detroit on Saturday, May 21. The week continued with Ballard performing a free show at Coyote Joe’s in Detroit last night. Next, he will head to his hometown of Battle Creek for an in-store signing at Walmart beginning at 1:00 PM (EST) today, May 24 followed by an all out rockin’ CD release party at 8:30 PM (EST) at The Intersection in Grand Rapids. Produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean), Frankie Ballard features Ballard’s hit singles, “A Buncha Girls” and “Tell Me You Get Lonely.”

"This day has been a long time coming for me,” said Ballard. “And one of the things that I’m most excited about having my music out there is hearing what fans think. What songs they like and what moves them. The album is just as much theirs as it is mine!”

Few debut artists can compare to Ballard’s impetuous breakthrough in the music scene as country’s guitar slinging heartthrob. In just one year, Ballard has already scored a Top Five video hit with his debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” toured with rock star Uncle Kracker, starred in his own GAC web series, wrote a song on Billy Currington’s new CD, issued “A Buncha Girls” as his second radio single and staged his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. And if that wasn’t enough, Ballard just wrapped a 13 show run opening for Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Seger and will open for superstar Taylor Swift on her upcoming North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.” Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills.

For additional information on Frankie Ballard, visit www.frankieballard.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/frankieballard

Twitter: www.twitter.com/frankieballard

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FrankieBallard

Guitar Slinger Frankie Ballard Plays To Sold-Out

Nashville Arena Twice In One Week

Ballard Opens For Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger

Ballard Performs The National Anthem At The Predators Home Playoff Game

Nashville, TN – (April 25, 2011) – Warner Bros. Records’ guitar slinging newcomer Frankie Ballard has certainly become country music’s one to watch for in 2011 as he warmed up the sold-out crowd for two Nashville events at the Bridgestone Arena this past week. Ballard opened for Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger on Thursday, April 21 and got the crowd on their feet with his upbeat new single “A Buncha Girls,” the foot stomping “Get On Down the Road” and his cover of Creedence Clearwater Revivals’ “Fortunate Son.” On Sunday April 24, Ballard returned to Bridgestone Arena to help kick off the Nashville Predators’ sixth winning playoff game versus the Anaheim Ducks as part of the first-round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoff series. The country heartthrob performed the National Anthem on electric guitar a la Hendrix style during the opening ceremony.

Ballard’s current single “A Buncha Girls” is his fastest rising single to date and already landed inside the Top 40. The song is from his self-titled debut set for release May 24. Ballard is currently featured as one of Country Weekly’s hottest bachelors, on stands now. Coming up in May, he will be opening superstar Taylor Swift on select dates on the North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.”

Ballard broke through the country music charts with his hit debut single, “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” and his debut music video was Top 5 on GAC’s fan-voted Top 20 Country Countdown. Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills. In 2008, Ballard won Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” regional competition and opened for Chesney at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids and Ford Field in Detroit.

For more information on Frankie Ballard, please visit www.FrankieBallard.com.

WARNER BROS. RECORDS’ GUITAR SLINGER FRANKIE BALLARD TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM MAY 24

Country Music’s Hottest Newcomer To Open For Rock Legend Bob Seger And Superstar Taylor Swift This Spring

Nashville, TN – (April 11, 2011) – Warner Bros. Records’ guitar slinging newcomer Frankie Ballard is giving country fans a ‘buncha’ reasons why he is the “One to Watch For” in 2011. Few debut artists can compare to Ballard’s impetuous breakthrough in the country scene as the heartthrob, in just one year, has already scored a Top Five video hit with his debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” toured with rock star Uncle Kracker, starred in his own GAC web series, wrote a song on Billy Currington’s new CD, issued “A Buncha Girls” as his second radio single and staged his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. And if that wasn’t enough, Ballard is gearing up for the release of his self-titled debut album, available everywhere beginning May 24, 2011.

Produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean), this singer-songwriter brings a bluesy, rocking edge to the country scene that resonates through all eight songs featured on his debut. His talents as a vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist and showman have already made him one of the genre’s most memorable new personalities.

Country music fans across the country will have the chance to get to know his magnetic personality as he opens select dates for Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger and superstarTaylor Swift on her upcoming North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.”

Ballard broke through the country music charts with his hit debut single, “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” and his debut music video was Top 5 on GAC’s fan-voted Top 20 Country Countdown.Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills. In 2008, Ballard won Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” regional competition and opened for Chesney at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids and Ford Field in Detroit.

For more information on Frankie Ballard and additional tour dates, www.FrankieBallard.com.

TRACK LISTING for Frankie Ballard:

1.   A Buncha Girls

2.   Single Again

3.   Place To Lay Your Head

4.   Tell Me You Get Lonely

5.   Get On Down The Road

6.   Sober Me Up

7.   Rescue Me

8.   Grandpa's Farm

Country Music’s Hot Newcomer Will Take the Stage at 
Seger’s Sold-Out Dates Next Week

Ballard’s New Single “A Buncha Girls” is Available Now at All Digital Retailers

Nashville, TN – (March 22, 2011) – Warner Bros. Records’ guitar slinging newcomer Frankie Ballard, is living up to the title as ‘One to Watch in 2011.’ Next week fans will have the opportunity to catch him live as he opens for musical legend Bob Seger. The hot country newcomer will open for Seger March 29 – April 2 at his sold-out Saginaw, MI and Toledo, OHshows as well as Ballard’s hometown stomping grounds of Grand Rapids, MI. Ballard recently announced that he will join superstar Taylor Swift on select dates of her upcoming North American leg of the “Speak Now World Tour 2011.”

"Growing up in Michigan, Bob Seger was as good as Governor!” said Frankie in response to the tour announcement. “To open for such an amazing Rock ‘n’ Roll legend is a dream come true. His music is an American treasure. I’m just gonna try and keep up!"

Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills. Ballard’s romping new single “ABuncha Girls” (co-written by Ballard, Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip) is available now at all digital retailers and will be featured on his forthcoming debut album. Ballard broke through the country music charts with his hit debut single, “Tell Me You Get Lonely” and his debut music video was Top 5 on GAC’s fan-voted Top 20 Country Countdown. In 2008, Ballard won Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” regional competition and opened for Chesney at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids and Ford Field in Detroit.

For more information on Frankie Ballard and additional tour dates, www.FrankieBallard.com.

Ballard To Open For Superstar Taylor Swift On Select Dates On Her Upcoming North American Leg Of The 
“SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011”

 Nashville, TN – (March 3, 2011) – Warner Bros. Records’ guitar slinging newcomer Frankie Ballard, recently named as one to watch in 2011, has got spring fever and is ready to get the warm weather fun started with the release of his romping new single “A Buncha Girls.” The new single hit country radio this week with 28 stations already on board to play it a bunchatimes. “A Buncha Girls” is available on iTunes and will be featured on his forthcoming debut album produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean).

 Written by Frankie Ballard, Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, “A Buncha Girls” is an up-tempo, feel-good track that will have you rolling your windows down and cranking up the music.

 “Tempo excites me, so it was a lot of fun to write and record ‘A Buncha Girls’,” shares Ballard. “Plus, I got to plug my Les Paul straight into a 100 watt Marshall head! I can't wait to hear it on the radio.”

 And this country heartthrob will be surrounded by a buncha girls as he opens select dates for superstar Taylor Swift on her upcoming North American leg of the “SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011.”

 Ballard broke through the country music charts with his hit debut single, “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” and his debut music video was Top 5 on GAC’s fan-voted Top 20 Country Countdown. Hailing from Battle Creek, Michigan, Ballard brings a fresh new sound with his unique blend of edgy, country rock and sheer, fleet-fingered guitar skills. In 2008, Ballard won Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” regional competition and opened for Chesney at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids and Ford Field in Detroit.

 For more information on Frankie Ballard and additional tour dates, www.FrankieBallard.com.