Brian Kelley of the country duo Florida Georgia Line is taking his solo side project to the next level, revealing plans for an entire album of fresh tunes. Set to arrive June 25, his Sunshine State of Mind looks to build on the beachy vibes of his recent EP, Wave Pack.
In all, 17 songs are included on the upcoming studio project, and Kelley is credited as a writer on each one. Four tracks have already been shared as part of the Wave Pack EP, and the “Cruise” hit maker has now dropped two more to celebrate the new album news — “Highway on the Water” and “Songs for You.”
Like the early releases, each features the laid-back wisdom of a guy who always keeps a boot near the shoreline of his childhood home, matching chill-country romance, a party-ready outlook and rootsy, island-pop sonics.
“They say write what you know and this is the first time I really wrote for me. These songs are my babies, y’all,” Kelley shares. “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 was co-produced by Brian Kelley and Corey Crowder. Looking ahead, Kelley and his Florida Georgia Line partner Tyler Hubbard will reconnect for the I Love My Country Tour 2021, kicking off September 24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Their current single, “Lil Bit” (with Nelly) is out now and has reached the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
Brian Kelley’s Sunshine State of Mind Track List:
- “Boat Names” (Brian Kelley, Parker Welling, Casey Brown)
- “Made By The Water” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Randy Montana)
- “Sunburnt” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin)
- “Highway On The Water” (Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose)
- “Real Good Day” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Chase McGill)
- “Party On The Beach” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith)
- “Don’t Take Much” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith)
- “Fish All Day” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith)
- “Boat Ride” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith)
- “Beach Cowboy” (Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose) *
- “By Boat” (Brian Kelley, Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle Galyon)
- “Songs For You” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin)
- “Say The Word” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Chris Loocke, Blake Redferrin, Joe Clemmons) +
- “Horses On The Beach” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose)
- “Savannah” (Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith)
- “Sunday Service In The Sand” (Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Canaan Smith, Jake Rose)
- “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