When Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley met at Belmont University in Nashville, the classmates had no idea how their friendship – and mutual love of music – would change their lives.
They wrote songs between classes, played gigs at local clubs and began the journey that would turn them into the Emmy-nominated country group Florida Georgia Line.
Fans can see the duo at Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
Kelley and Hubbard are looking forward to the tour, which they’ve dubbed Can’t Say I Ain’t Country.
“It’s really cool that we get to travel and that we get to meet so many great people,” Hubbard told USA Today. “It’s cool that we get to create music that will be here forever, to connect and change people’s lives.”
Added Kelley, according to USA Today: “We run this thing as a business, and the way we pick songs, the way we record, the way we release things, the way we tour – it’s all methodical. It’s very intentional. We’re not just putting stuff out just to throw it out there. We’re doing it for a reason, and so it’s been fun every step of the way.”
Speaking of business, the two are also entrepreneurs: They founded Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, “inspired by their fusion of country, rock, hip-hop and pop,” according to the brand’s website.
Kelley shares this advice for aspiring musicians via USA Today: “Be yourself. Don’t chase anything you hear on the radio. Just follow your heart, find your own voice and don’t take no for an answer – just, on to the next door.” O
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