Jake Banfield's vulnerable "Boys Don't Cry" visualizer

RISING SINGER-SONGWRITER JAKE BANFIELD

RELEASES OFFICIAL VISUALIZER FOR SOUL-STIRRING SONG “BOYS DON’T CRY”

Nashville– Today, genre-blending singer-songwriter Jake Banfield released the official visualizer to the poignant, soul-stirring song “Boys Don’t Cry,” from his recently released debut album, Open Bars (September 26 on EMPIRE). Watch "Boys Don't Cry" here

“I wrote this song in the darkest time of my life,” reveals Banfield. “It’s always been incredibly special to me because it asks the real question — if boys don’t cry, where are those tears supposed to go? It’s about speaking up on mental health and showing that being vulnerable doesn’t make you weak.”

The new visualizer for “Boys Don’t Cry” follows the release of the similarly affecting breakup ballad, “Thought of You.” Both heartfelt songs are from Banfield’s new record Open Bars, a 12-track LP of bangers and ballads that seamlessly blend country heat with ‘90s hip-hop and Y2K pop. Listed by NPR Music as one of the best new country albums upon release, listen to Open Bars HERE

A natural storyteller, the up-and-coming artist has a gripping and vulnerable (yet resilient) vocal delivery and impressive songwriting chops, which almost went undiscovered. Hailing from a long line of educators and athletes - with several relatives enshrined in the Oklahoma Coaching Hall of Fame - Banfield initially pursued a basketball career until he suffered a game-ending injury. While rehabilitating away from the court, he picked up a guitar at a pawn shop and turned to music as his new escape. With a newfound passion and talent as a songwriter, Banfield spent some time in LA writing for artists like Madison Beer, and eventually moved from Oklahoma to Nashville to focus on his own artistry.

“My music career came from the injury, which was like the saddest time in my life,” says Banfield. “And then it ended up being a blessing in disguise and entirely changed my life. That said, it's gonna be fun to see people singing the songs live, comments and videos made. That’s what I’m most excited for.”

OPEN BARS - TRACKLIST

“Anywhere But Home”
“Lasso”
“What She Want”
“Sunburn”
“Hall of Fame”
“Open Bars”
“What We Started”
“Hennessey in Tennessee”
“Boys Don’t Cry”
“Nights Like”
“Still Feels The Same” with RaeLynn
“Thought of You”

ABOUT JAKE BANFIELD

A natural storyteller, the up-and-coming artist has a gripping and vulnerable (yet resilient) vocal delivery and impressive songwriting chops, which almost went undiscovered. Hailing from a long line of educators and athletes - with several relatives enshrined in the Oklahoma Coaching Hall of Fame - Banfield initially pursued a basketball career until he suffered a game-ending injury. While rehabilitating away from the court, Jake picked up a guitar at a pawn shop and turned to music as his new escape. With a newfound passion and talent as a songwriter, Jake spent some time in LA writing for artists like Madison Beer, and eventually moved from Oklahoma to Nashville to focus on his own artistry.

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PHOTO CREDIT: DREW WILSON

Taylor Ohryn