Tune-In Alert: Country Rock Guitar Sensation Ben Gallaher to Make National Television Debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show
NASHVILLE, TN (May 4, 2026) – Country rocker and viral guitar sensation Ben Gallaher will make his national television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show this Wednesday, May 6. The fast-rising star will perform his new single, “I’ll Take You,” live in-studio and fully plugged, with the show’s house band opening Wednesday’s episode with a special “Cameo-oke” performance. Other celebrity guests on the episode include legendary actress Goldie Hawn and actor Daniel Dae Kim.
The Kelly Clarkson Show is syndicated across the United States and Canada and airs at 9am on 7Bravo and 7plus in Australia.
New York City area fans can also catch a special acoustic set from Gallaher at Common Country Bar (344 3rd Avenue) on Tuesday, May 5, at 7pm. The FREE, up-close-and-personal show is in partnership with Country Swag.
The lead single from Gallaher’s new album Time, “I’ll Take You” recently catapulted out of the gate as the No. 3 Most Added Single at U.S. Country Radio, further amplifying Gallaher’s status as ‘one to watch’ in country music and beyond.
Gallaher’s songs have been featured on top-tier playlists including Amazon Music’s “Breakthrough Country,” Apple Music’s “5th Gear” and Spotify’s “New Boots.” He currently graces the cover of “Acoustic Country” on Pandora with the release of “I’ll Take You (The Taylor Gold Acoustic Version).”
STREAM / LISTEN to “I’ll Take You” HERE.
Known for his unique fusion of arena rock guitar playing and heartland country storytelling, Gallaher was named one of the “20 Best Guitarists in Country Music” by Taste of Country, placing the rising star in the company of the legendary Chet Atkins and Glen Campbell as well as icons like Keith Urban, Vince Gill and Brad Paisley.
“I’ll Take You” was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s all-genre “Songs You Need to Know” as well as a Top 5 “Hear Now” track of the week by Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast.
“I’ll Take You” has also been named one of Holler’s “Best Country Songs” and one of Country Swag’s “New Country Songs You Need to Know This Week.” Southbound 615 named Time its “Record of the Week” while CountryLine named Gallaher “One to Watch” upon the album’s release.
Gallaher deep dived with Billboard for its “Makin’ Tracks” column, detailing how “I’ll Take You” was transformed in-studio from a slow-tempo, lovelorn ballad to what the outlet calls a “pulsing, good-natured take on commitment.”
Named one of Taste of Country’s “RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch,” Gallaher recently released his high-octane,13-track sophomore album, Time, to critical acclaim.
STREAM / LISTEN to Gallaher’s new album, Time, HERE.
Gallaher recently released the “I’ll Take You (The Taylor Gold Acoustic Version)” alongside an official music video that features awe-inspiring aerial views of iconic Bryce Canyon, Utah.
WATCH the Official Performance Video for “I’ll Take You (The Taylor Gold Acoustic Version)” HERE.
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