Brian Kelley is a significant voice in country music, celebrated for his contributions as a founding member of Florida Georgia Line and for his evolving solo career. After the breakthrough success of Florida Georgia Line’s hit single ‘Cruise’ in 2012, Brian Kelley established himself as a prominent voice in country music. Kelley first met Tyler Hubbard at Belmont University in 2007, leading to the formation of Florida Georgia Line by 2009. The duo independently released their first EP, ‘Anything Like Me,’ in 2010, followed by a publishing deal with Big Loud Shirt in 2011.
He further diversified his ventures by co-launching Round Here Records in 2019. Florida Georgia Line announced an indefinite hiatus in 2022, marking a transition into new creative endeavors for Kelley. In 2021, Kelley officially launched his solo career. He established Nashville South Records and partnered with Warner Music Nashville for the release of his debut solo EP, ‘BK’s Wave Pack,’ and his full-length album, ‘Sunshine State of Mind,’ both in 2021.
Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to his solo artistry, Kelley moved to Big Machine Records in 2022, releasing the solo single ‘American Spirit’ that same year. Kelley’s solo output continued into 2024 with the singles ‘Trucks, Ducks, Bucks & Beer’ and two full-length albums, ‘Tennessee Truth’ and ‘Ed & Mary Margaret’s Son.’ Further expanding his presence in entertainment, Kelley appeared on Season 13 of Fox’s ‘The Masked Singer’ in 2025, showcasing his versatile talent to a wide audience.