Jake Banfield Opens Up on Music, Mental Health, and Viral Success in New Interview

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Rising country star Jake Banfield sat down with All Country News for a wide-ranging conversation that touched on everything from his Oklahoma roots to navigating viral fame on TikTok. The full interview is now live on YouTube, but here are some highlights fans won’t want to miss:

• Hometown Eats: Banfield gives a shoutout to Wynn’s Café and Grill in Manford, Oklahoma, describing it as the perfect stop for anyone headed to the lake.

• From Courts to Chords: Sports once dominated his life, with a family full of coaches and a basketball scholarship. An injury and the stillness of quarantine pushed him toward music full-time.

• Mental Health Advocacy: Banfield gets candid about the years he stayed silent, believing vulnerability made him weak. He now calls speaking up a “superpower” and credits songwriting as his way of processing and connecting with fans.

• Social Media Reality Check: While platforms like TikTok helped him break through, Banfield admits the comparison game and online negativity can be tough. Still, the pros outweigh the cons, especially when it comes to getting music out fast.

• “Lasso” and the Line Dance Phenomenon: His breakout single not only soundtracked the summer but sparked fan-made dances across the country. “If you can nail a line dancing song, you’re going to be around for a long time,” he says.

• Tour Life: Fans can expect high-energy shows that blend party anthems with heartfelt moments about mental health. He’s especially looking forward to his first hometown performance in Tulsa.

• New Music Ahead: Banfield promises “swagger, exciting, party” vibes with ballads sprinkled in. His goal is to make music for every mood, whether fans want to celebrate or sit with their emotions.

This is just the surface. From stories about quarantine songwriting to hilarious tangents about TikTok trends, Jake Banfield shows both heart and humor in this candid chat.

Watch the full interview now on YouTube