At 15, she moved to Nashville with her mother to pursue music.
And for me, it's always been that steady thing in my life that I can always go back to.' It was literally this blessing that came at the perfect time. 'Life got rocky when I was 12,' Kelsea says, 'and this gift of songwriting just fell into my lap. Turning to songwriting to help her through her parents' divorce, she first discovered Keith Urban's 'Stupid Boy.' Captured by the lyrics and the story, Kelsea knew she had found a creative home in country music and continued to uncover strength and inspiration from artists such as Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, and the Dixie Chicks. Kelsea's refreshing approach to music is rooted in a vulnerable place. She is a true poet, and The First Time reflects that.
The album radiates positivity while exploring all facets of the human experience. Due May 18th, her full-length debut, The First Time, has Kelsea's credit behind every song. The Knoxville, Tennessee native has dedicated the better part of the last decade to creating inspiring music, based on her life, to motivate others to live without fear of their emotions. Kelsea Ballerini's breakout hit, 'Love Me Like You Mean It,' is just a taste of the country-pop sound in her imaginative catalog.
