L-R: P. Strickland, Ok. Kerkhover, J. Hahr (All BMG), J. Rose (Fox Rothschild), J. Loba (BMG), Ok. Micchelle, Giina Miller (Off the Bench), L. Rogers (Fox Rothschild), Q. Bauducco (BMG) Picture Credit score: Kevin Grace
NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville is thrilled to announce the signing of Ok. Michelle. Michelle’s extremely beautiful profession is nothing in need of groundbreaking as she has stretched style boundaries and constructed a worldwide viewers of followers via a number of mediums. With an already spectacular resume, the multi-talent will not be solely an achieved singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist, with 5 Billboard charting albums to her title, however she’s additionally an entrepreneur, writer, govt, actress, tv character and restaurateur.
“After we first met Ok. Michelle, she radiated her ardour for nation music. It’s the material of who she is as a result of the lyrics symbolize fact. She’s constructed an unbelievable fanbase together with her distinctive vocals anchored with storytelling at its coronary heart, and that’s what transcends genres,” says Katie Kerkhover, VP of A&R at BMG.
“I’ve been prepared. I’m grateful for this second,” shares Michelle. “Rebels and Actual Outlawz, it’s time! I’m excited and wish to thank my BMG Crew. I’m comfortable to lastly sing the music I grew up on. I’m a rustic woman at coronary heart and may’t wait to share my nation music with you.”
Praised as “actual,” “courageous,” and “rebellious,” a notion that paired fantastically together with her 2013 album Rebellious Soul soothed fellow rebels with cathartic musical refuge, Michelle’s indomitable spirit and innate expertise have encapsulated followers all through her multifarious profession. Furthermore, her traditional candor serves as a protected area and trademark for listeners craving her relatable music.
To her over 10 MILLION social media followers’ delight, the Memphis, Tenn. native shocked followers by saying that her sixth album, I’m The Drawback, launched final yr, was her ultimate R&B report as she readies her dream of releasing a rustic mission. In true Michelle trend, although, the always-real songstress gave followers a style of what to anticipate with the bonus monitor “Tennessee” and launched her alter-ego PUDDIN – a well-liked nickname that originated in her childhood. Reared in a family the place the music of Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston was performed alongside nation icons The Judds and Lee Ann Womack, she would put her Volunteer State Roots on show when she earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M College by yodeling for her audition.
In a full-circle second, Michelle was featured on the acclaimed A Tribute To The Judd in 2023, singing “Love Can Construct A Bridge” alongside Jelly Roll and Fisk Jubilee Singers and performing the tune reside on the 57th Annual CMA Awards, which aired reside on ABC. In June, she returned to Nashville’s acclaimed CMA Fest for the second time, acting on not solely the Chevy Vibes Stage but additionally making her Nissan Stadium debut.
Able to kick begin this subsequent chapter, Ok. Michelle is actively writing and recording on her extremely anticipated debut nation album and finalizing its accompanying tour.