Ben Chapman of 'Peach Jam' Makes His 'Became a Man' Album
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ben Chapman celebrated New Year's 2025 with a party in Nashville, only to find out two days later that his girlfriend, Meg McRee, was pregnant, leading to a transformative year including marriage and the birth of their son, George.
- Chapman completed his latest album, Feet on Fire, during this life-changing period, describing it as his favorite and most authentic work, reflecting themes of change, new beginnings, and hope.
- The album, produced by Anderson East, features songs co-written with McRee and contrasts earlier tracks with those inspired by impending fatherhood, showcasing Chapman's emotional and artistic growth.
- Chapman balances his music career and fatherhood with emotional challenges, expressing hopes that his pursuit of dreams will inspire his son.
- He continues to host Peach Jam, a popular Nashville residency and mini-festival that promotes live music and features various songwriters, blending his roles as artist and father seamlessly.