Kelsea Ballerini opens the comparison to Taylor Swift at the beginning of her career

Kelsea Ballerini talks about the hard work to create her way in the country music, and the personal things that helped her on the way. In an interview with diversityThe Grammy-Nominee reflected on her ascent as a young singer-songwriter, who entered a genre and the comparisons with Taylor Swift dominated by men.

Ballerini made her debut in 2014 with a self -titled EP with “Love Me Like You My It”. A breakout hit that was not only played on Billboards Hot 100, but also sent her first to 1st place since 2006 with her debut single. Nevertheless, she confronted herself before the industry insiders started.

“He looked at me and said: 'Well, there is already a Taylor Swift',” recalls Ballerini, presenting her music to a manager on a indie label that is no longer existing. “And he was right. There were not many young girls from the singer-songwriter girl in country music taylor for me and is still in many ways. In my own identity as an artist and songwriter, I had to grow into my own identity and learn to differentiate myself.”

Ballerinis EP from 2015 received legitimacy in the industry due to the open confirmation of Swift, especially in view of their stature as a superstar. Over the years, the two have remained nearby at Ballerini that Swift was a mentor and a “big sister” who led her through fame. Nevertheless, she finally realized how important it is to step out of Swift's shadow. “For me, the ultimate sign of” I did it; The people who listen, “was on the country radio,” said Ballerini diversity. “And I was happy to have achieved this goal – until I became brave enough to ask myself: 'What else?'”

Ballerini thanked the actor Chase Stokes for dealing with recovery and gaining couple therapy together to have it mature in recent years. Stokes supported Ballerini with an often emotional and informative time and showed emotions in her 2023 EP Roll up the welcome matWith a song about her public divorce from Country musician Morgan Evans. Ballerini is an important artist in the mainstream country music for her authenticity and her willingness to be vulnerable as an artist.