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Ben Rector

Ben Rector grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he started playing music early, influenced by singer-songwriters like John Mayer and Dave Matthews. He built his...

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Ben Rector's earnest pop from Tulsa to now

A songwriter who built a career on straightforward melodies and personal lyrics.

For a good sense of his approach, try 'Note To Self' or 'When A Heart Breaks.' They're both pretty representative of what he does.

Rector's 2010 single 'Love Like This' became a genuine hit by connecting with listeners through its earnest approach. His sound blends folk, pop, and Americana around his songwriting rather than chasing trends. Songs like 'When A Heart Breaks' and 'Forever Like That' have continued to find their audience over the years.

He started playing local open mics in Tulsa before things took off with his 2010 album 'The Walking in Between.' Later albums like 'Brand New' and 'Magic' kept that momentum going. He's continued releasing music, including the 2022 album 'The Joy of Music.'

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Ben Rector grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he started playing music early, influenced by singer-songwriters like John Mayer and Dave Matthews. He built his skills playing local open mics before things took off with his 2010 album 'The Walking in Between.' That record's lead single 'Love Like This' became a genuine hit, connecting with listeners through its straightforward melody and earnest lyrics.

His later albums like 'Brand New' and 'Magic' kept that momentum going, with songs such as 'When A Heart Breaks' and 'Forever Like That' continuing to find an audience. Rector's sound sits somewhere between folk, pop, and Americana, built around his songwriting rather than chasing trends.

In 2017, he faced some public criticism over comments made on social media regarding the transgender community. He apologized for those remarks and said he used the situation to learn. Since then, he's kept releasing music, including the 2022 album 'The Joy of Music.'

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