2018 Akademia “Country Artist of the Year” recipient Aaron Ball has developed a unique musical blend of personal reflection, storytelling and engaging live shows that has gained credibility with audiences around the world. Aaron released his 4th album in December 2017, that features new songs recorded at “The Parlor Recording Studio” in New Orleans, Louisiana and Produced by Tom Drummond of Better than Ezra. Aaron has shared the stage with some of todays hottest rock and country acts, such as Daughtry, Andy Grammar, The Band Perry, Rob Thomas, Train and Shinedown. He has toured around the world playing in over 14 countries in the past 4 years. Aaron’s last acoustic record, recorded at Ferry Hill Studio in Auckland, NZ, earned him vocalist awards for two songs: “This Road” and “New Strings.” Additionally, his songs “New Strings” and “Omaha” were both recognized at the Academia Music Awards in Los Angeles, California in April of 2017.  Aaron’s soulful voice and passionate songwriting has been compared to artists such as Rob Thomas, Brandon Flowers and Andrew McMahon.