BRIAN KELLEY BRINGS THE BEACH TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY DURING SOLO DEBUT

NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 20, 2022) — Introducing his “Beach Cowboy” way of life to the Grand Ole Opry, DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley brought the beach to Nashville, TN, during his solo debut last night (10/19). “I’m on cloud nine. Those three songs flew by in the blink of an eye, and I wish I could stay here all night and play,” shared Kelley backstage. “It was a dream come true standing in that circle and extra special to have my parents in the audience tonight. I’m definitely humbled by this huge honor and already can’t wait to come back. I’ll be here whenever the Opry will have me.” With American Songwriter hailing, “Kelley is on his game, delivering some of the best modern country put to tape,” after his previously released SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND, the Ormond Beach, FL-native performed three songs from the breakout project to the packed house. Showcasing his “easy-going sound that combines surf and spurs” according to Billboard, Kelley included “Boat Names,” which was written in honor of his wife Brittney, and had hands raised in the air for a spirited “Sunday Service In The Sand.” Returning to Florida this week for the last batch of shows of his SURF POST SESSIONS’ SECOND WAVE OF SUMMER residency, limited tickets are available here. Hosted in the backyard of the Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, FL, Kelley will wrap his 20-date run in costume with a Halloween bash on October 31.

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ABOUT BRIAN KELLEY: DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley is marking a new era with his patriotic salute, “American Spirit,” as his first solo release with Big Machine Records. Currently hosting a 20-date SURF POST SESSIONS’ SECOND WAVE OF SUMMER residency at Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, FL – owned by the Ormond Beach native and his wife Brittney – he’s in the studio working on new music as well. Last making waves with SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND, which American Songwriter hailed, “It’s clear that Kelley is on his game, delivering some of the best modern country put to tape,” he also sold out audiences on his headline MADE BY THE WATER TOUR. First known as the Florida half of the GRAMMY-nominated Florida Georgia Line, the ACM Breakout Artist of the Decade Award recipients have garnered 19 career #1 hits and are the first and only act to achieve two RIAA DIAMOND-certified singles in Country music history (11X PLATINUM #1s: “Cruise” and “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha). Notching 13.9+ billion global streams, selling more than 40 million tracks and 4.8 million albums worldwide, plus playing to over 4 million fans spanning massive arena and stadium headline tours, FGL has been honored by AMA, Billboard, CMA, and CMT Music Awards, with their Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong exhibit open through 2023 at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Further diversifying his thriving enterprise, Kelley spearheads creative projects like MAY WE ALL: A NEW COUNTRY MUSICAL with his production company CuzBro Productions, and a partnership with Oyster City Brewing Company. In addition, his collaborations with Brittney include cult-favorite brand Tribe Kelley and limited NFT collection, Chill Cowboy Country Club (CCCC).

 

Kenny Chesney Announced as Featured Guest for CRS 2023 “The Artist Interview”

 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 11, 2022) CRS is setting the stage for one of Country Music’s most iconic artists Kenny Chesney. The only Country Artist to appear on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years for the last 13 years will appear as the featured artist during “The Artist Interview” at CRS 2023. Through a rare and exclusive Q&A session presented by BMI, Chesney will speak about his astonishing career and details about what’s on the horizon.

CRS/CRB Executive Director RJ Curtis comments, “We’re thrilled to have Kenny join us at CRS ‘23 in March. There’s so much to talk about. He’s been an important and consistently relevant artist for three decades, entertaining millions of fans with a dynamic show that brings his massive catalog of hits to life one stadium at a time. Only a very few artists -- from any genre -- can claim this achievement, and Kenny Chesney lives in that rare air. We can’t wait for this session at CRS.”

The eight-time Entertainer of the Year has been called “The King of the Road” by the Wall Street Journal for selling a million-plus tickets on each of his full-sized tours since 2003. With his HERE AND NOW 2022 playing to over 1.3 million people with 21 stadium shows – after three different tour postponements to respect shifting health protocols –Billboard’s Artist with the Most #1 Country Singles expands his commitment to making music that reflects country fans’ lives.

The East Tennessee songwriter/superstar has maintained an adventurousness that still includes traditional country (2022’s No. 1 classic waltz “Knowing You”), as well as groundbreaking musical alliances. His duet partners run a gauntlet of Willie Nelson, P!nk, the Wailers, Uncle Kracker, George Strait, Dave Matthews and Grace Potter. His creative partnerships continue with “Beer With My Friends,” his current single with Old Dominion, which caps a summer tour that’s seen several new Chesney records, old favorites, new stadiums, and a return to live music that’s powerfully renewed the players and the fans.

“Music is such an important piece of people’s lives,” Chesney says. “I believe music is medicine. It changes lives, makes a difference and is there every step of the way. I can’t wait to dig in and talk about all these songs, all these moments and the journey to how we got there.”

Kenny Chesney last appeared at Country Radio Seminar in 2020, when he received the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) Artist Humanitarian Award. Chesney was honored for his exceptional humanitarian efforts exhibited during his career.

The discussion featuring Chesney will take place during CRS 2023 (March 13-15, 2023), at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Registration for CRS 2023 is open and is $649 per person. Unlike previous years, New Faces of Country Music® Showcase tickets are sold separately for $100 per ticket. New Faces of Country Music Showcase tickets are limited and nearly sold out. Registration is available through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

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