Kelleigh Bannen
American singer-songwriter
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Kelleigh Carlyle Bannen (born February 18, 1981) is an American country music singer and host of Apple Music's Beats 1 "Today's Country" radio show. She debuted in 2012 with the single "Sorry on the Rocks", which charted on Hot Country Songs and received positive reviews.[3][4] Her second single, "Famous", charted in 2014, followed by "You Are What You Love". Bannen's album, "Favorite Colors", was released in 2019, produced by Jaren Johnston.
February 18, 1981[1]
Kelleigh Bannen | |
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| Born | Kelleigh Carlyle Bannen February 18, 1981[1] |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Carlyle, EMI Nashville, Whiskey Rain |
| Website | https://www.kelleighbannen.com/ |
Family life
Kelleigh Carlyle Bannen was born February 18, 1981, in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was just 5 years old, she started playing the violin. Her first violin was made out of a Cracker Jack box and a paint stirrer. Her brother, Thomas Grant, died on her birthday in 2008 of a drug overdose.[5] Subsequent to that Kelleigh embarked on a memory tour benefiting the Hazelden Foundation, which in 2014 merged with the Betty Ford Center, to become the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. She also began advocating for AA, and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.[6]
Kelleigh is the host of the podcast "This Nashville Life" alongside producer, Kevin Sokolnicki. On October 29, 2019, Kelleigh made her national television debut on the Today show with Hoda and Jenna.[7]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Radio Skies |
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| Cheap Sunglasses |
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| The Joneses |
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| Favorite Colors |
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| Christmas Is Coming |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [8] |
US Country Airplay [9] | ||
| 2012 | "Sorry on the Rocks" | 48 | 41 |
| 2014 | "Famous" | 46 | 49 |
| "You Are What You Love" | — | 59 | |
| "Smoke When I Drink" | — | — | |
| 2017 | "Church Clothes" | — | — |
| 2019 | "Deluxe" | — | — |
| "Faith in You" | — | — | |
| "Boys Don't Cry" | — | — | |
| "Diamonds" | — | — | |
| 2020 | "The Optimist" | — | — |
| 2023 | "I Know Better Now"[10] | — | — |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Sorry on the Rocks"[11] | Jim Wright |
| 2014 | "Famous"[12] | Hannah Lux Davis |
| "Smoke When I Drink"[13] | Reid Long | |
| 2016 | "Landlocked"[14] | Blythe Thomas |
| "Once Upon A" | ||
| "All Good Things" | ||
| "Cheap Sunglasses" | ||
| "Welcome to the Party"[15] | ||
| 2017 | "Church Clothes" | Michael Monaco |
| 2018 | "Happy Birthday" | Evan Kauffman |
| 2019 | "Deluxe" | Carlos Ruiz |
| "Faith in You" | ||
| "Boys Don't Cry" | ||
| "Diamonds" | ||
| 2020 | "Suit" | Rachel Deeb |