Artists

Frankie Ballard

Bio

The FB Facts:

The Childhood Years: Born and raised in Battle Creek, MI. Two sisters, one older (Lela) and one younger (Breana). Parents have been married 31 years, and still live in the same house I was born in. Started singin' Elvis tunes with Dad at home at Age 5. Shot first music video in the family basement at Age 7.

High School: Lakeview High School
First official gig was senior year at the Lakeview Spartan Basketball game. Played "Star Spangeled Banner" on guitar.

College: Western Michigan Univ.
Majored in playing baseball and open mic nights and took some Communication classes on the side. During sixth year of college, become a full time musician as the guitar player for Joran Lunardini & The Bad Beat.

Louie's, The Dog House and the weekends:
Started solo career in 2006 playing acoustic at Louie's every Thursday night. On Tuesday nights, played drums with the Funkberry Jam at $1 PBR nights at The Dog House. And on the weekends hit the road with the band to melt faces.

MI Next Big Star:
Summer 2008 - won the Kenny Chesney Next Big Star competition for MI. Opened for Kenny at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids and Ford Field in Detroit.

The Signings:
2008 - Signed publishing deal with Sony ATV
2009 - Signed with Warner Bros. Records

The Move:
April 2009 - Moved to Nashville to record debut album.

The Album:
Be a part of the making of Frankie's debut album by following him on Twitter. twitter.com/frankieballard.