David Ball on the cover of Thinkin' Problem (1994)

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Biography

Ball was born into a musical family headed by his father, a Baptist preacher, and his mother, a musician. Later, he moved with his family to Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he was able to persuade his parents to buy him a guitar – a Stella. Having written his first song in seventh grade, he played it in a school talent show with a band he had formed, the Strangers. Afterwards, he played bass in various local youth groups and also the school orchestra. Together with friends, he took part in various bluegrass and country festivals in the Carolinas. Baptist is a term describing a tradition within Christianity and may also refer to individuals belonging to a Baptist church or a Baptist denomination. ... Preacher is a colloquial term for a clergyman, in particular a local priest, pastor or Minister; one who preaches. ... Spartanburg is a city in and the county seat of Spartanburg CountyGR6 in South Carolina, a state of the United States of America, and is the second largest city of the three primary cities in the Upstate region. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Parts of the guitar. ... Stella is the Latin and Italian word for star. ... Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French bow. ... A philharmonic orchestra An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually a fairly large instrumental ensemble with string, brass, woodwind sections, and possibly a percussion section as well. ... Bluegrass music is considered a form of American roots music with its own roots in English, Irish, African and Scottish traditional music. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...

By the time Ball had left high school, he was a proficient stand-up bass player, readily able to adapt to classical, country, bluegrass and swing. He was also a member of Uncle Walt's Band, a trio headed by Walter Hyatt, who relocated to Austin, Texas, in the mid-1970s, in an attempt to make a mainstream breakthrough. Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education. ... Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, encompassing a broad period from roughly 1000 to the present day. ... Musically, swing can be either: (written with small s), refers to swung notes, the rhythmic feeling evoked by swinging music, esp. ... Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas County Travis County  - Mayor Will Wynn Area    - City 669. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ...

Ball subsequently focused on a solo career, moving to Nashville, Tennessee, where he was signed to a publishing contract. Three singles for RCA Records in the late 1980s failed to provide a solo breakthrough, however, and a projected album was shelved. The experience did at least serve to introduce him to producer Blake Chancey, son of legendary country producer Ron Chancey. In the spring of 1993, Chancey called Warner Bros. Records director Doug Grau on Ball's behalf. Nickname: Music City Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area    - City 1362. ... RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. ... The 1980s refers to the years of 1980 to 1989. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Warner Bros. ...

A new recording contract followed. Thinkin' Problem (1994) retained Chancey's services and duly attracted a rapturous reception in the country music press, with its hard-edged realism and taut, emotive delivery. The title track, "Look What Followed Me Home" and "When the Thought of You Catches Up with Me" were the best examples of this material, which placed him firmly within the Hank Williams tradition of resigned but evocative country balladeers. Thinkin' Problem was ultimately certified double platinum. In 1995, Ball was also nominated for a Grammy for Male Vocalist of the Year. It has been suggested that Audrey Williams be merged into this article or section. ... The description Gold Album is applied to recorded music albums that have sold a minimum number of copies (in the US, currently 500,000 sales). ...

Ball recorded two more albums for the label – Starlite Lounge and Play – without much chart success. However, he had a smash hit with "Riding with Private Malone", from the 2001 album Amigo. Freewheeler followed in 2004, though it was less successful commercially than the 2001 release. See also: 2000 in country music, 2001 in music, other events of 2001, 2002 in country music, 2000s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top hits of the year Number one hits (As certified by Billboard magazine) 1 - No. ... See also: 2003 in country music, 2004 in music, other events of 2004, 2005 in country music, 2000s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top hits of the year Number one hits (As certified by Billboard magazine) 1 – No. ...

Discography

• 1994 – David Ball
• 1994 – Thinkin' Problem
• 1996 – Starlite Lounge
• 1999 – Play
• 2000 – Super Hits
• 2001 – Amigo
• 2004 – Freewheeler

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Singles

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External Links

David Ball's official website