November 14, 2016:
Superstar sweetheart Kelsea
Ballerini kicked off her
first ever headlining tour with THREE sold-out shows over the weekend (11/10 -
11/12), proving that THE FIRST TIME TOUR is this winter's can't miss country
attraction.
Responding to spellbound fans at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.; the Tennessee Theatre in her hometown of Knoxville; and the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Ballerini said she was on cloud nine throughout each of the historic nights, which featured Morgan Evans as the opener.
"This opening weekend was so surreal! I still can't believe how loud each crowd was when they sang back all of the words to my songs!" exclaims Ballerini. "To see the rooms filled with fans that love all the same things I do; lots of glitter, fun and country music, was the best feeling. Every night was more fun then I could have ever imagined!"
As THE FIRST TIME TOUR gets up to
speed, more packed houses are set to greet the Black River Entertainment
artist, including newly revealed sold-out dates in New York City and Buffalo, NY,
on December 2 and 3 with special guest Jacob Davis. They join the
previously-announced sell out in Minneapolis, MN (11/19) before THE FIRST TIME TOUR continues through
December 14 in Houston, TX.
Kelsea Ballerini performs
"Roses" The First Time Tour. Atlanta. (published Nov 12, 2016)
Kelsea Ballerini covers Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey"
Meanwhile, Ballerini's new single
"Yeah Boy" is making its way up the Country radio charts,
poised to follow in the success of GOLD-certified single "Peter Pan"
(Ballerini, Jesse Lee, Forest Glen Whitehead). The song was a historic
milestone, making Ballerini the first female artist - including duos or groups
- to hit #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with her first
three singles off a debut album. Simultaneously, the fantasy-themed tune rose
to the top spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, also making
Ballerini the first female artist to score a double #1.
This weekend’s show opener was Aussie
singer-songwriter Morgan Evans, who is
Kelsea’s lucky boyfriend. During her set, Kelsea said he’s the reason her next
album will be full of love songs. Kelsea told Rare Country she has
about six songs ready to go for the next album, which is slated to appear sometime
in 2017.
Morgan Evans suited up
in a Hickey Freeman tux, Joseph
Abboud shirt and David Yurman
cufflinks and watch.
Kelsea Ballerini wore a Michael Costello Spring 2017
"Secret Garden" metallic floral plunging gown (Image) the gorgeous rose-printed
dress featured red and purple hints, with a v-neckline that she accessorized
with heels and a clutch by Marchesa,
and a selection of jewellery from Bright Society, Onirikka, Dana Rebecca
Designs and Effy. A vampy lip colour with a chic ponytail completed her stunning
carpet look.
Even more news is on the horizon,
as Ballerini contends for Favorite
Female Artist - Countryat the fan-voted American Music Awards on November 20,
airing live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Voting opened through November 14 at amavote.com.
The singer/songwriter will also
perform live during NBC's 90th annual Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24.
About Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini has launched to stardom with releasing three
consecutive #1 smashes from her critically acclaimed, GOLD-certified debut
album THE FIRST TIME; the
PLATINUM-certified "Love Me Like You Mean It” and
GOLD-certified hits “Dibs” and “Peter Pan,” making her
the only female artist in Country music history, including female duos and
groups, to achieve this accolade.
The talented singer/songwriter wrote all 12 songs on her debut.
Abuzz with high-profile media looks, the Black River Entertainment artist has been named “The Country Sweetheart” in People Magazine’s elite
“Ones to Watch” portfolio, touted by Billboard
Magazine as “Country’s Next Queen,” praised by Rolling
Stone as the “Nashville It Girl,” selected as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, and this
summer co-hosted alongside Arsenio Hall on ABC’s summer replacement
series Greatest Hits.
Awarded Billboard’s “Rising Star” honor at the
prestigious 2015 Women In Music event, Ballerini continues to gain recognition
with scoring her first-ever ACM Award
win for New Female Vocalist of the Year, the fan-voted Radio Disney Music Award for The
Freshest - Best New Artist (all genre), the American Country Countdown Award (ACCA) for Breakthrough
Female of the Year, and most recently the 2016 CMT Artists Of The Year Breakout Artist of the Yearhonor.
Following her run on Rascal Flatts' nationwide RHYTHM & ROOTS TOUR,
she is currently out on her first solo headlining tour – THE FIRST TIME TOUR.
Upcoming
THE FIRST TIME TOUR Dates:
11/17
- Rosemont, IL - Joe’s Live ^
11/18
- Mahnomen, MN - Shooting Star Casino
11/19
- Minneapolis, MN - Mill City Nights ^ (SOLD OUT)
December
2016:
12/02
- New York City - Irving Plaza ~ (SOLD OUT)
12/03
- Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom ~ (SOLD OUT)
12/08
- Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
12/09
- Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Casino w/ special guest Cam
12/10
- Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Casino w/ special guest Cam
12/13
- Dallas, TX - House of Blues * (moved from 10/22)
12/14
- Houston, TX - House of Blues * (moved from 10/21)
Special
guests:
^ With
Levi Hummon
~ With
Jacob Davis
* With Carly Pearce
For tour dates and more information
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