K. Michelle signs her first record deal as a country artist

K. Michelle is taking her music career to the next level with THIS recent move! The ‘Tennessee’ singer has signed her first record deal as a country artist! According to BillboardPuddin’ (Michelle’s real name) is currently with BBR Music Group/ BMG Nashville.

This means K. Michelle has now signed with country stars like Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean and Lainey Wilson. Michelle’s exciting chapter comes while she is still working on her debut country album. Her first single in the new genre, ‘Tennessee’, was released last September and her music video on YouTube has already racked up over 280,000 views.

No further details have been released about her contract, including how much she signed for or what she was promised and for how long. However, her new record label released a HUGE statement about their newest signee, promising an album and tour soon! They called her career “groundbreaking” and praised her ability to push “genre boundaries.”

On Instagram, Puddin shared poignant words about the career milestone, saying the record deal meant “huge” to her.

“Listen, I’ve been an outsider my whole life. I’ve never been in a cool crowd. I’ve been in pain before but it forced me to move on my own, but be strong. It was just me, the mic, my voice, my pen and God. I kicked, screamed, begged and pleaded to sing what I wanted. 3 years ago, after getting sick and almost losing my life trying to be accepted by the culture. I said f**k it! If I’m not invited to the party, I’m going to throw it myself and that’s what I did.”

She explained that she moved back to Tennessee because she believed she deserved “to do what [she’s] great in that.”

“It’s bigger than me. I represent the weird kids, the misunderstood kids, the kids who have nothing, the kids who are ignored, women and men from all walks of life. I am the underdog. Thank you @bbrmusicgroup @bmg for partnering with me and understanding my vision. Out of every label, I KNEW IMMEDIATELY where I was going. I look forward to being on stage everywhere showcasing the music I grew up with. It’s a long, hard road ahead, but I’m equipped for ANYTHING. Ford Tough.”

Her caption also appeared to allude to the name of her debut project in the country. She wrote, “This is what they call ‘The Making of an Outlaw’.”

The Rise of Country Music K. Michelle

While K. Michelle has been making strides in country music, most of us know the artist for her R&B career. From ‘Can’t Raise A Man’ to ‘Cry,’ the singer has been on the road for 10 years and six albums. Then she announced her transition—and so far, it’s been well received by fans and the music community.

She was featured on the song ‘Love Can Build A Bridge’, for the project ‘A Tribute to the Judds.’ Her labelmate Jelly Roll was featured on the track, along with the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Puddin’ has arrived perform song at the Country Music Awards in November.

Following the release of her country album ‘Cowboy Carter’ in March, Beyoncé sent K. Michelle an inspirational message along with some flowers. The sweet gesture comes amid online comparisons to how Beyoncé is silencing the country music scene while Michelle is still making her way into it!

Most recently, in June, K. Michelle brought her voice to the CMA Festival, performing at Nissan Stadium!

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