About Me
DISCOGRAPHY:
"THE BROTHERS"............White Whale Records, 1967 (3-45's)
"THINK" .......................Columbia Records, 1969 (3-45's)
"RED WILDER BLUE"........Warner/Pentagram Records, 1972 (1-Lp, 4-45's)
"SIDE ONE"....................Phooey Records, 1978 (1-LP, 4-45's)
"MICHAEL BALLEW".........Liberty Records, 1982 (2-45's)
"I LOVE TEXAS"..............Bear family Records, 1992 (CD)
"YESTERDAYS WIND".......Texas Music Records, 1994 (CD)
"YOU BETTER HOLD ON"...Bear Family Records, 1996 (CD)
"LIVE AT GRUENE HALL"...Bear Family Records, 1997 (CD)
"DADDY DON'T LIVE".......Bear Family Records, 1999 (CD)
"RODEO COOL"..............Soul Of The Heart Records, 2002 (CD)
"NO PAIN".....................Soul Of The Heart Records, 2006 (CD)
Michael Ballew grew up in the cattle country of far North Texas, where the magnificent emptiness has spawned more than a few prolific singer-songwriters…….. It’s an undeniable talent that has taken Ballew from there to the far reaches of the world, where fans always anticipate the humor, honesty and high octane content of his songs.
When you hear the live performance of this internationally seasoned musician, (as a solo or with his band) you’ll learn to appreciate the gritty content of his music… while singing and dancing along with the familiar Texas standards mixed into his set.
He has performed in the spotlight of some of the most prestigious stages in the world, then turned around and poured his heart out night after night in smoky little bars on the wrong side of town.
More than 20 times, Michael has toured successfully in Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Denmark, Spain, England and other countries where his performances are almost always sold out.
His unique Texas style has taken him to events and places such as the Inauguration of Governor George W. Bush in Austin, the victory party for Salt Lake City’s Olympic Bid Committee in Budapest, and the acclaimed Americana International Music Festival in England.
Michael has made the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts three times, scored
three number one hits on the country charts in England and opened shows for Willie Nelson, Michael Murphy, Johnny Bush, Ray Price, Asleep At the Wheel, Steppenwolf, Country Joe & the Fish and Alan Jackson to name a few.
