Blake Proehl Unveils His Latest Pop Song "Waves"
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Blake Proehl is not your typical musician. Born and raised in North Carolina, Blake comes from an NFL family – his father, Ricky Proehl played in the league for over a decade, and his brother, Austin, was drafted in 2018. During 2021 training camp, Blake suffered a season-ending ACL injury that left him couch-ridden for months. Blake’s competitive spirit did not waver during this time, but drove him to continue practicing, even in a wheelchair. Still, Blake had more time on his hands than ever, and one evening while spending time with his grandmother he decided to post a TikTok singing to her. When he woke up the next day, the video had gone viral overnight, and instant-fans were imploring Blake where the rest of his music was. After the success of his first two singles, Proehl is more eager than ever to continue making music for his fans.
Blake has just released his newest single “Waves.” Blake’s newest single showcases his moving lyricism and soulful melodies. “Waves” is a deeply personal reflection on difficult times and always being able to find comfort in one’s faith even when things may look bleak.
“Splitting my time between being an artist and an NFL player, I strive to make the kind of classic soulful pop music that inspired me to dive into music in the first place. It differs from the hard-edged music you tend to hear from pro-athletes,” says Blake. ‘Waves’ digs deep into the feeling of losing one’s identity in tough times, and instead, persevering and trusting in a higher power to see you through.
Listen to "Waves” below, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Blake on his social media.