{"product_id":"kelsea-ballerini-the-first-time","title":"Kelsea Ballerini - The First Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe First Time introduced Kelsea Ballerini as a sharp, sparkling new voice in country music, and her 2015 debut still sounds like a statement of intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Ballerini arrived in Nashville with a pop-savvy ear and a knack for turning small, relatable moments into big hooks. She co-wrote the material herself, and that personal touch gives the record its charm. The album landed at a time when country radio was crowded with male voices, and her bright, confident songs helped carve out room for a new generation of women in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Love Me Like You Mean It\" is the breakout, a punchy plea that still feels effortlessly catchy. \"Dibs\" is flirty and playful, built on a bouncing rhythm and a wink of a chorus, while \"Peter Pan\" slows things down for a bittersweet song about a boy who will not grow up. \"XO\" kicks off the album with a wide-eyed, sentimental sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production keeps things glossy but never drowns out the twang, with crisp guitars, steady drums and Ballerini's clear, expressive voice front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fun, heartfelt debut and a smart way into her catalogue. Longtime fans will hear where the story began, and it still sounds great with the windows down on a summer drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67757927563554,"sku":"851491003151","price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/2080\/8994\/files\/Kelsea_Ballerini-The_First_Time.jpg?v=1794293955","url":"https:\/\/soulfulvinyl.com\/products\/kelsea-ballerini-the-first-time","provider":"Soulful Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}