Belle Frantz: Hymns From A Barstool

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This week on Whiskey Riff Raff, we're joined by rising country artist Belle Frantz to talk about her love for traditional country music, the artists who shaped her, and the unexpected journey that's brought her to Nashville.Growing up, Belle was the kid listening to Reba while everyone else was listening to rap. Now, she's gone from being a superfan to actually knowing and working with one of her biggest musical inspirations. We get into her decision to make old-school country covers her first project, why she chose classic hits over more modern covers, and the response to bringing gospel hymns into her music.Belle also shares how her grandfather shaped her taste in music, the TikTok cover of "Jolene" that caught the attention of record labels, and what it was like juggling two jobs, online college, and gigs before finally making the move to Nashville.Plus, we get into her song landing on Landman, playing at Taylor Sheridan's ranch, being compared to legends like Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Elvis, and the time she showed up dressed to the nines for a writing session at Vince Gill's house, only to find him in basketball shorts and a T-shirt.From traditional country to gospel influences, Belle Frantz is carving out her own lane while staying true to the music she grew up loving.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:40 Her grandfather's influence and growing up on classic country03:30 Being the biggest Reba fan and getting teased for it08:00 Juggling two jobs, college, and playing gigs09:30 The "Jolene" cover that caught the attention of record labels11:15 Why she chose classic country covers for her first project14:00 Comparisons to Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Elvis16:00 What drives her to cover gospel music17:50 The response to releasing hymns19:00 Gospel music and its place in her career22:00 Showing up dressed up to write with Vince Gill25:00 Getting a song on Landman and playing at Taylor Sheridan's ranch28:00 The connection between gospel and country music38:30 Going from Reba superfan to knowing and working with RebaSubscribe to Whiskey Riff Raff for more conversations with the artists, personalities, and voices shaping country music.#WhiskeyRiff #WhiskeyRiffRaff #BelleFrantz #CountryMusic #TraditionalCountrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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