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Priscilla Block | Source: Getty Images
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Priscilla Block Didn't Need Weight Loss to Succeed & Wrote a Body-Positive Anthem

Naomi Wanjala
Mar 23, 2023
11:15 P.M.

While fans have googled Priscilla Block's weight loss journey, the singer isn't bothered about what people think of her. She has learned to embrace her curves and now promotes a positive body image through her songs.

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When Block began her music career, she faced much criticism from people in the industry telling her about losing weight if she wanted to "make it." After many years of trying to establish herself as a country singer, she finally got her breakthrough.

Block revealed that when the pandemic hit, people stayed home, and shows got canceled. As a result, she decided to use social media to her advantage by showcasing her talent.

Priscilla Block performs onstage at the New Faces of Country Music Dinner during CRS 2023 at Omni Nashville Hotel on March 15, 2023. | Source: Getty Images

Priscilla Block performs onstage at the New Faces of Country Music Dinner during CRS 2023 at Omni Nashville Hotel on March 15, 2023. | Source: Getty Images

Because of her persistence and consistency, one of her songs went viral on Tiktok. She now has a huge fan base and hopes to use her songs to inspire people struggling with body image.

Priscilla Block Was Told She Needed to Lose Weight

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Priscilla Block's weight loss became a topic of discussion for many people she encountered in the music industry. The singer, who has learned to accept her body and doesn't see her curves as a setback but rather an asset, said she faced many challenges while getting started with her music career.

When Block shared the music video of her song "Thick Thighs" on her Instagram page, she received positive comments from fans.

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Block revealed she received a lot of pressure from people telling her she needed to lose weight to be a successful singer. In an interview with Sunday World, she said:

"There's been conversations saying 'you need to lose 30 lbs if you want to make it.'"

Block believes one doesn't need to meet specific standards to succeed in country music. For that reason, she released "Thick Thighs," a song that tells the story of who she is.

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Block, who Taylor Swift inspired to pursue her dreams, shared a story about her weight loss journey and said, "I'm the girl that has tried and failed every single diet out there." Despite the constant criticism about her weight, Block never gave up and has written songs about her story to inspire people.

Priscilla Accepted Herself and Wrote a Song About It

As a promising country singer, Block is on a mission to spread the message of self-love and body positivity through her songs. While people refer to Block as the "body-positive country artist," she said she takes it as a compliment and is happy that she learned to love and accept her body after spending many years in denial.

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The singer said she displayed her vulnerability in her song "Thick Thighs," which changed her as an artist and as a person. She noted that the song boosted her confidence and won fans' hearts, as many people could relate to her story.

In Block's song, "Thick Highs," which is at 2.2 million views on Youtube as of this writing, she talks about her flaws. In the hit song, Block sings:

"You can't spell 'diet' without 'die.' I've been eating carbs since '95. And I heard (I heard) thick thighs save lives. God bless the Kardashians for bringing curves back."

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Priscilla's Song Inspires Her Fans

When Block shared the music video of her song "Thick Thighs" on her Instagram page, she received positive comments from fans, with many giving testimonials of how the song changed their lives.

One fan commented that she was grateful to Block because, through the song, she learned to love herself more. Another said the song gave her confidence and helped her remember her worth.

Block may have gone through criticism about her body image, but that didn't stop her from going after her dreams. She is one of the most promising country singers out there today; others include Laine Hardy and Ingrid Andress, among others.

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