Music Minute - Frankie Ballard: Homebody

 

Country rocker Frankie Ballard releases his laid-back anthem, “Homebody,” available everywhere now. Written by Ballard and Tyler Bryant, today's track finds the hitmaker trading the fast lane for the simple life as he continues to embrace his fresh perspective on faith and family taking center stage. Ballard finds comfort in slowing down, settling in and building something that's his own, proving that sometimes the best place to be is right at home.    “I hope this song helps to remove any shame for the home-game,” shares Ballard. “There's nothing wrong with a road trip or a good adventure. But I know a lot of people, myself included, who simply love kickin' back at the crib. You're not alone!”   LISTEN: “HOMEBODY”   Ballard kicked off the year with his canny single "Money Runs Out," a clear-eyed look at loyalty, encouraging listeners to take stock in those who stick around when the shine fades. Rooted in the gritty charm Ballard has made his signature, “Money Runs Out” places the entertainer's lived-in perspective at the forefront.     WATCH: “MONEY RUNS OUT” MUSIC VIDEO   The singer-songwriter released The Messenger last year, a 12-song record that shares a look into Ballard's faith journey, inspired by his love for gospel, blues and rock. Before that, his whirlwind debut in 2010 led to nearly one billion global streams and a trio of consecutive Billboard No. 1 country singles: the GOLD-certified “Helluva Life,” PLATINUM-certified “Sunshine & Whiskey” and “Young & Crazy.” This year, fans can look forward to more new music and additional shows to be announced. Keep up with Ballard's exciting announcements at frankieballard.com and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

ABOUT FRANKIE BALLARD: Matching his sunset vocal buzz with fluid musicality and the charismatic-cool of a classic American artist, Frankie Ballard is a hit-making singer-songwriter with a whole new perspective. A Battle Creek, Michigan native inspired by giants like Howlin' Wolf, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, Ballard's 2010 debut led to a trio of consecutive Billboard No. 1 country singles – the GOLD-certified “Helluva Life,” PLATINUM “Sunshine & Whiskey,” and “Young & Crazy.” He's gone on to garner nearly one billion global streams as a country rocker with a throwback edge, touring alongside Bob Seger, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and more. But after spending 200+ days on the road every year through 2020, the freewheeling frontman decided self-destruction had run its course.   No longer an idealistic talent, caught up in the approval-seeking machine, Ballard has grown into the integrity-focused truth teller he was meant to be. Tapping a creative partnership with Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Tyler Bryant, the revitalized star is now a man of mission, renewed by his role as a husband, father and artist. With a bigger-picture vision of song craft embracing equal parts calling and confidence, an organic fusion of country, classic rock and gospel backs a fresh sense of purpose, from one of modern country's most gifted natural talents. Ballard kicked off 2026 with “Money Runs Out,” a toe-tapping single reminding us to watch who stays around when the shine fades. His new song “Homebody,” out now, is a laid-back anthem about trading the fast lane for a simpler life. Written by Ballard and Bryant, “Homebody” proves sometimes the best place to be is right at home.