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Brian Kelley Rides Solo Wave With New ‘Sunshine State Of Mind’ Project

June 11, 2021/by Lorie Hollabaugh

FGL’s Brian Kelley is reaching back to his Florida roots with his solo debut, Sunshine State Of Mind, on Warner Music Nashville/Nashville South Records, Inc., available June 25. Fans can pre-order the new project now.

Six tracks are available for instant download upon pre-order, featuring BK’s Wave Pack – “Made By The Water,” “Party On The Beach,” “Beach Cowboy,” and “Sunday Service In The Sand” – in addition to brand new releases including open ocean anthem “Highway On The Water” and the serenade “Songs For You.” Kelley co-penned and co-produced the project along with Corey Crowder, and writers contributing to this love letter to the beach life include Canaan Smith, Jimmy Robbins, Blake Redferrin, and more.

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Kelley welcomed viewers into his “Beach Cowboy” way-of-life by dropping four videos with the Wave Pack, and rolling out two more with the album announcement. Ditching his motorcycle and the asphalt for a “Highway On The Water,” Kelley’s collaborator Ben Christensen stars in and directs the video captured on location in his home base of Phoenix. Christensen also directed the new “Songs For You” video featuring Kelley and wife Brittney, plus local couples they met while exploring Grayton Beach, Florida.

“They say write what you know and this is the first time I really wrote for me. These songs are my babies, y’all,” shares Brian Kelley. “This project came from a real place – my experiences as a kid in Florida, getting away, and finally moving back – and it’s just been a very life-giving thing for me. I hope fans get to know a little more about me, hear my voice, and that Sunshine State Of Mind takes you on a dreamlike vacation as soon as you hit play. Welcome to Season One.”

Sunshine State Of Mind Track List:
1. Boat Names – Brian Kelley, Parker Welling, Casey Brown
2. Made By The Water – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Randy Montana
3. Sunburnt – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin
4. Highway On The Water – Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose
5. Real Good Day – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Chase McGill
6. Party On The Beach – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith
7. Don’t Take Much – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith
8. Fish All Day – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith
9. Boat Ride – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith
10. Beach Cowboy – Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose *
11. By Boat – Brian Kelley, Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle Galyon
12. Songs For You – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin
13. Say The Word – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Chris Loocke, Blake Redferrin, Joe Clemmons +
14. Horses On The Beach – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose
15. Savannah – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith
16. Sunday Service In The Sand – Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith, Jake Rose
17. Florida Boy Forever – Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith, Jake Rose

All Songs Produced by Corey Crowder and Brian Kelley.
* Co-Produced by Jake Rose
+ Co-Produced by Chris Loocke

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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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