Artist Information
In a world of imitators and social media facades, BELLES (Kelli Belles) stands out as an artist
unapologetically true to herself. Hailing from Omaha and now based in Nashville, BELLES
brings a Midwest grit and authenticity to everything she does, balancing small-town roots with
big-stage ambition. Her voice is as striking as her presence—effortlessly blending a dreamy,
modern edge with the timeless soul of country music’s golden era.
2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year, highlighted by her remarkable self-penned song
“Son of Jolene,” featuring global music icon Dolly Parton.“The country music legend, 80, tells
PEOPLE, ‘When I heard ‘Son of Jolene,’ I thought it was very clever. No one had ever thought
of it that way.’” Releasing on April 17, rising star BELLES steps into country music tradition
with a bold, imaginative follow-up to one of the genre’s most iconic songs. Reflecting on the
moment she learned that Parton wanted to join her for the final recording, the 26-year-old said,
“I could die happy now.” — The Sun
Like Dolly, BELLES is a songwriter first, with over 100M+ cumulative streams across her
catalog. Her song “Crazy As Me” peaked at #3 on the iTunes Country Charts in 2025,
momentum that carried her across the country on her headlining Crazy As Me Tour, selling out
several venues. Her 1.5M followers on social media are drawn to her electric live performances
and vivid storytelling—sometimes humorous, sometimes deeply emotional. Inspired by legends
such as Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, BELLES reimagines classic country for today. Her
songs feel pulled straight from real life, creating a connection with everyone in the room.
