FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fast-Rising Country Rocker Ben Gallaher Releases
Soul-Stirring, One-of-a-Kind Acoustic Guitar Rendition, “National Anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner)”
Gallaher’s Radio Single, “I’ll Take You,”
Continues to Climb the Charts After an Electrifying Performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 22, 2026) — country rocker and viral guitar sensation Ben Gallaher today released his powerful acoustic rendition of the nation’s official hymn, “National Anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner).”

Gallaher’s soul-stirring, one-of-a-kind guitar arrangement drops on the cusp of Memorial Day Weekend, paying tribute to military personnel who have served in the armed forces. Gallaher’s own maternal grandfather served bravely in the United States Army during World War II.

Gallaher’s reimagined version of the country’s national song sets aside Francis Scott Key’s famous lyric to shine a greater spotlight on the simple, stirring beauty of the anthem’s melody, originally composed by John Stafford Smith.

“As we moved closer to both Memorial Day and also the America 250 celebration, I realized that I’d never heard an acoustic instrumental guitar rendition of the National Anthem,” said Gallaher. “It quickly inspired me to record an original version to honor the greatest country we call home – and to all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom.”

STREAM / LISTEN TO “National Anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner)” HERE.

WATCH the official visualizer HERE.

Arranged by Gallaher for solo acoustic guitar, and produced by Patrick Thrasher, “National Anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner)” begins with understated fingerpicking then builds to a rousing crescendo where the iconic melody notes march atop strong chords amplified by Gallaher’s vigorous strumming.

Gallaher’s “National Anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner)” release comes on the heels of his national TV debut where the fast-rising star delivered an electrifying in-studio performance of his new single, “I’ll Take You” on The Kelly Clarkson Show, alongside Clarkson’s house band. Watch it HERE.

“I’ll Take You,” the guitar-fueled, high-octane lead single from Gallaher’s new album, Time, is currently climbing the charts after recently catapulting out of the gate as the No. 3 Most Added Song at U.S. Country Radio (Mediabase).

About Ben Gallaher
Ben Gallaher clocks back in with melody-driven country music and heartland rock on his arena-ready album Time, available now and anchored by his new country radio single, “I’ll Take You,” written by celebrated chart-toppers Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley and Tony Martin. Produced by Neil and Patrick Thrasher, the project showcases a self-taught, modern-day guitar hero whose high-energy riffs and anthemic songwriting have become his signature.

Raised in small-town Pennsylvania on the sounds of ’90s country greats like Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, and BlackHawk, Gallaher hit the road as a teenager, launching a career that has taken him from club stages to national tours opening for Blake Shelton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr., Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr, and more. That journey eventually led him to Nashville, where he established himself as a true triple threat: singer, songwriter, and standout lead guitarist.

In a city full of elite players, Gallaher’s melodic riffs and expressive solos set him apart, earning him a spot on Taste of Country’s list of the “20 Best Guitarists in Country Music” alongside heroes like Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Chet Atkins, and Brad Paisley. His viral “Stomp” guitar riff cemented his reputation, generating more than 60 million organic social views, inspiring over 10,000 fan-created videos, and drawing praise from artists including Peter Frampton and Kristin Chenoweth.

Gallaher has been named one of Taste of Country’s “RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch,” a Country Now “Country Next” artist, an Ole Red “On the Rise” act, and critically-lauded by outlets including American Songwriter, Billboard, CountryLine, Holler, People, Rolling Stone, Wide Open Country and more. Hailed as a “Top 5 Song You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone Country upon its release, “I’ll Take You” transforms a heartfelt ballad into a driving, guitar-fueled anthem that is currently rising at U.S. Country Radio, where it was the No. 3 Most Added Song out-of-the-box. Gallaher recently made his national TV debut, performing an electrifying live version of “I’ll Take You” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Gallaher’s next project, an acoustic EP companion to his critically lauded album Time, is slated for Summer 2026.