EMERGING DELUGE RECORDS NASHVILLE ARTIST KELLI BELLES RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TRUST ISSUES”

Rising country artist Kelli Belles (Belles) releases her new single “Trust Issues”. The exuberant track is available across all streaming platforms now.

“Trust Issues” delves into the complexities of feeling doubt and insecurity in a relationship, especially when the person seems “too good to be true.” Written by Kelli Belles, Nell Maynard, and Cassidy Best and produced by Sam Grow, the song shines light on past emotional scars and patterns from old relationships and how they can distort new ones, often leading to the misguided attempt to fix someone rather than accepting them for who they truly are.

“I’ve been teasing the release of ‘Trust Issues’ for a while now, and I’m beyond excited that it’s finally here. This track is intense and fiery, and it served as the inspiration behind my fall tour, The Trust Issues Tour. I know many of my fans can relate to the feeling of dealing with trust issues––especially when some people seem almost too good to be true,” shares Belles.

The release of “Trust Issues” comes on the heels of Belles’ most recent launch for her “What in the Truck” music video. With its compelling narrative and striking visuals, the video is now being showcased on CMT Music. The vibrant music video comes to life under the direction, production, and editing of Sydney Tooley. Corbin Schmidt (Director of Photography/Colorist), Tyler Skrove (Gaffer), and Greg Griggs (Locations/Picture Car) also had a hand in bringing this story to life. The video showcases stunning locations, filmed at Greg’s Auto Repair in East Nashville and Greg Grigg’s residence.

With a voice grounded in her Nebraska roots, Belles is steadily making a name for herself. Since moving to Nashville in 2018, Belles has captivated audiences with her meaningful and witty storytelling. Her original songs, all co-written with some of Nashville’s top writers, have garnered over 70 million views and streams across all platforms. Belles has worked alongside renowned writers such as Reid Isbell (“The Kind of Love We Make”/Luke Combs, “Mr. Saturday Night”/Jon Pardi), Jenn Schott (“7500 OBO” and “Two Lanes of Freedom”/Tim McGraw), Heath Warren (“Rock and A Hard Place”/Bailey Zimmerman and “Something You Ain’t Ever Had”/Waterloo Revival), Johnny Gates (“Truck Girl”/Josh Ross, “Loretta Lynn”/Sam Grow, “Mess It Up”/Blake Wood) and Ned Cameron (Grammy-nominated writer and producer has collaborated with artists including Kid Ink, Machine Gun Kelly, Wiz Khalifa, Sean Kingston and more), contributing to her growing reputation as a songwriter.

Her music has caught the attention of major platforms and outlets, with features on CMT, Spotify’s Next from Nashville, New Music Friday Country, Fresh Finds Country, and Apple Music’s New In Country, Soundcheck, and What Would Dolly Do? playlists. CMT lauded her talent, stating, “Belles’ crystal clear vocals and compelling delivery are displayed in ‘Man Outta Me,’ which verifies that she’s a promising new artist with a bright future ahead.” Belles’ journey in music began in Omaha, Nebraska, deeply influenced by her musical family. With her mother being a part of the successful sister pop/harmony group Mulberry Lane, Belles was surrounded by music from a young age. Her early experiences, including touring with her mother’s group and performing in a mother-daughter duo, laid the foundation for her solo career.

Belles has steadily built a reputation as a powerful and authentic voice in the country music scene. Her recent signing of a global recording agreement with Deluge Records Nashville and a publishing deal with Deluge Music represents a significant milestone in her emerging career. This past fall, Belles wrapped her headlining Trust Issues Tour, performing across the country and further solidifying her place in the industry. Having shared the stage with celebrated country artists, including Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, and Lee Brice, Belles has honed her craft and expanded her fan base.

With a loyal following on social media— boasting 387k followers on TikTok, 131k on Instagram, 166k on YouTube, 158k on Facebook, 70 Million cumulative views and streams of her original songs on all platforms, and 1 million direct fan reach—Belles connects with her fans through her music and live interactions. Her mission is clear: to write songs that resonate deeply with her audience, making them feel empowered, confident, and understood.