Artist Updates: Frankie Ballard, Thomas Rhett, Brad Paisley, Sammy Kershaw

Frankie Ballard Finds The Blues In Boston

Frankie Ballard played to a capacity crowd on Friday (April 15) at the House of Blues in Boston. He took a moment to pose with Boston country station WKLB’s Ginny Rogers.

 

Thomas Rhett Sells Out Two Shows At Same Venue

Thomas Rhett became the first artist to sell out two headlining shows at Will Bill’s in Atlanta. A Georgia native, Rhett performed on March 18 and April 15, totaling 9,000 fans.

“Playing in Atlanta is something I always look forward to,” said Rhett. “But, to be asked to come back for a second night and for the fans to sell out both nights ahead of the shows is pretty crazy to me. I’d be lying if I pretended there wasn’t something special about Georgia crowds…their energy was undeniable and I’m already looking forward to figuring out when we can go back.”

 

Brad Paisley Will Host Comedy Night In May

Brad Paisley will emcee a night of stand-up comedy featuring comedians Jon Reep, Sarah Tiana and Mike E. Winfield at Zanies Comedy Club on Monday, May 16 at 8:30 pm, as part of the weeklong Wild West Comedy Festival in Nashville. As host, Paisley will introduce and interact with each of the scheduled comedians. Tickets to the Paisley event will go on sale Friday, April 22 at the comedy festival website.

 

Sammy Kershaw Plans First Blues Album

Sammy Kershaw will release an album titled The Blues Got Me via Big Hit Records/RED on May 13.

This collection features Kershaw’s take on Chuck Berry‘s “No Money Down,” the Allman Brothers‘ “It’s Not My Cross to Bear” and a song made famous by Solomon Burke, “Where’d the Money Go.” Produced by Kershaw, the album also contains seven originals he wrote or co-wrote, including “I’m Going Crazy,” “No Money Blues,” and “I’m Your Huckleberry.”

“This album has been in the works for a long time and I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be able to record it and bring it to you,” says Kershaw.