Kelsea Ballerini’s debut single “Love Me Like You Mean It”, from her debut album “The First Time”, is number one on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts. This achievement puts her in a very exclusive group as she joins 10 other female country artists who saw their debut single climb to the top of the charts. She’s in pretty good company too! Check out some of the women who came before her:
2015 – Kelsea Ballerini – “Love Me Like You Mean It” 2006 – Carrie Underwood – “Jesus, Take the Wheel” 2004 – Gretchen Wilson – “Redneck Woman” 2001 – Jamie O’Neal – “There Is No Arizona” 2001 – Cyndi Thomson – “What I Really Meant to Say” 1996 – Deana Carter – “Strawberry Wine” 1993 – Faith Hill – “Wild One” 1992 – Wynonna – “She Is His Only Need” 1990 – Trisha Yearwood – “She’s in Love With the Boy” 1973 – Marie Osmond – “Paper Roses” 1964 – Connie Smith – “Once a Day”
