Kelsea Ballerini reveals that Taylor Swift started her music career with a social media contribution

Kelsea Ballerini attributed Taylor Swift as a central force in her ascent to fame.

In an exclusive interview with The Variety Power of Women Event in Nashville, the country singer-songwriter revealed that the support of Swift came to a decisive point in her music career.

“It was part of my trip and started with Taylor.”

Ballerini's career started when the Pop icon achieved a tweet about its debut single in 2015 Love me as you mean it. This social media shoutout became a player for the young artist.

“When she tweeted about 'Love me like you my it' tweeted ', it was changed my life.”

Later this year the two played the song together while Swift together 1989 World tours in Nashville, which further consolidate their bond.

In addition to Swift, Ballerini also spoke about her friendship with another country icon, Shania Twain.

Lovingly about speaking From that moment The singer, Ballerini, revealed that Twain was there for her through many professional and personal ups and downs:

“She just started sharing stages with me. She is a mentor and a friend. There are moments when she and I shared together that nobody saw. They were really impressive for me.”

The Cowboys cry too Hitmaker has always been loud about the solidarity of women in country music, which they supported from the start.

“I think a big reason why things work gradually like the women have been the women who not only gave me advice in walking past, but also the women who took the time to turn around and turn around and reach their hand and either share their stage with me and other newer artists.”

With almost a decade experience in the industry, Ballerini has incredibly happy to have such a strong network of colleagues and mentors in Nashville.

“I am really grateful that mentors, friends and colleagues are honored today, and some who lie ahead of us and some who still appear. It is a good time to be a girl in Nashville.”

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Kelsea Ballerini reveals her attempt to join The white lotus Cast: “I'm not ashamed of my game!”

Kelease Ballerini almost joined The white lotus Season 2 line -up.

At the Variety Power of Women event, the singer unveiled People that in the second season of the HIT -HBO show for the role of Jennifer CoolIGges assistant Portia.

The role was ultimately broadcast Haley Lu Richardson, although it could have been an important crossover moment for Ballerini's career in the entertainment.

“I am not ashamed in my game! I mentioned for the second season of The white lotus for the role [of] Jennifer Coolidges assistant, the Haley did. “

Nevertheless, Ballerini Richardson praised that they act “so brilliant and beautiful”.