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Kane Allen Brown grew up in the rural communities surrounding Chattanooga, Tennessee, where hardship was an unavoidable part of daily life. Raised primarily by his mother in unstable circumstances that included periods of homelessness, Brown moved frequently throughout northwest Georgia and Tennessee. Despite those challenges, his deep connection to music developed early. Though he initially leaned toward R&B in middle school, it was a high school performance of a Chris Young song that steered him toward country music. The encouragement he received after almost winning a talent show lit a spark that would soon evolve into a remarkable music career.
Rather than taking a traditional path through Nashville’s industry circles, Brown began posting covers of country songs on social media in 2014. His take on George Strait’s “Check Yes or No” went viral, attracting millions of views and earning him a growing, passionate fanbase. This momentum led to a series of successful original singles, including “Used to Love You Sober,” which exploded online. Released independently, the song hit one million views in under three hours and cemented Brown as a serious contender in the new wave of country artists. These early achievements forced the industry to take notice of a star emerging outside its usual gatekeeping channels.
Brown’s debut EP, Closer, was released in 2015, partially funded by a Kickstarter campaign. Recorded in Nashville, the six-song project debuted at number 22 on the Top Country Albums chart, an impressive feat for an independent release. The strength of singles like “Don’t Go City on Me” and “Last Minute Late Night” built on his early momentum and set the stage for a major label debut. In 2016, Brown signed with RCA Nashville, releasing Chapter 1, his first EP with the label. It debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 and number three on the Top Country Albums chart, making it clear that Kane Brown was not just a viral sensation—he was a bona fide recording artist with serious commercial appeal.
In December 2016, Brown released his self-titled debut studio album, which included the breakout hit “What Ifs,” a duet with Lauren Alaina. The song was certified 8× Platinum and became a number one hit on multiple Billboard country charts. The album itself debuted in the Billboard 200 top ten and was reissued in 2017 with additional tracks, including the hit single “Heaven.” With “Heaven” and “What Ifs” topping different country charts at the same time, Brown made history in October 2017 by becoming the first artist to simultaneously hold number one positions across all five major Billboard country charts.
Brown’s second album, Experiment, released in 2018, became his first to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. It featured the hit single “Lose It” and was followed by collaborations that pushed him even further across genre lines. These included remixes with artists like Khalid and Marshmello, as well as a re-recorded version of “Believe” with Brooks & Dunn. Brown’s crossover efforts during this period not only expanded his fanbase but demonstrated his unique ability to fluidly navigate between country, pop, and R&B without losing the authenticity that defined his early work.
In 2020, he released Mixtape, Vol. 1, which featured “Cool Again,” “Worldwide Beautiful,” and “Be Like That.” The latter, a collaboration with Khalid and Swae Lee, climbed pop charts and broadened Brown’s appeal even further. “Worldwide Beautiful,” a song advocating for peace and equality, earned him the ACM Award for Video of the Year in 2021, making him the first Black artist to win that honor. That same year, he launched his own imprint, 1021 Entertainment, under Sony Music Nashville, solidifying his growing presence as not only an artist but also a label entrepreneur.
In September 2022, Brown released Different Man, his third studio album. The project included successful singles like “Leave You Alone” and his chart-topping duet “Thank God” with his wife, Katelyn Brown. His continued growth as an artist was evident not only in his music but also in his public image. He was named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021, a reflection of his cultural reach beyond country music. In addition to releasing new material, Brown staged a number of large-scale tours, including the Blessed & Free Tour, Drunk or Dreamin’ Tour, and the 2024 In the Air Tour.
In January 2025, Brown released The High Road, his fourth full-length album. Announced just three months earlier, the project marked another leap forward, both in terms of musical ambition and critical reception. He supported the release with The High Road Tour, his most expansive live production to date. As with his previous albums, The High Road demonstrated Brown’s ongoing commitment to blending country roots with modern pop and R&B influences, setting him apart from nearly every other artist in the format.
Beyond the studio and stage, Brown’s life off-camera has remained grounded in family. He married singer Katelyn Jae in 2018, and the couple now has three children. Their personal and professional bond has led to collaborations that resonate with fans, most notably their duet “Thank God,” which won the CMT Video of the Year award in 2023. Brown’s willingness to bring his family life into his art adds a layer of relatability that continues to endear him to audiences across demographics.
Kane Brown’s impact on the country music industry cannot be overstated. With a career that began outside the mainstream system, he forced open doors and brought millions of new listeners to the genre. His achievements—multiple platinum certifications, award wins across every major platform, and historic chart records—make him one of the most transformative figures in modern country music. Whether through heartfelt ballads, genre-blending experiments, or social advocacy, Brown has consistently proven that authenticity and ambition can not only coexist—they can thrive.
Complete List Of Kane Brown Songs From A to Z
- 2 Pair – Non-album single – 2025
- 3 – The High Road – 2025
- Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – Kane Brown – 2016
- American Bad Dream – Experiment – 2018
- Baby Come Back to Me – Experiment – 2018
- Back Around – The High Road – 2025
- Backseat Driver – The High Road – 2025
- Be Like That (with Swae Lee & Khalid) – Mixtape, Vol. 1 – 2020
- Beside Me – The High Road – 2025
- Better Place – Kane Brown – 2016
- BFE – Mixtape, Vol. 1 – 2020
- Blessed & Free (with H.E.R.) – Non-album single – 2021
- Blue Christmas – Non-album single – 2022
- Body Talk (with Katelyn Brown) – The High Road – 2025
- Bury Me in Georgia – Different Man – 2022
- Closer – Closer – 2015
- Cold Spot – Kane Brown – 2016
- Comeback – Kane Brown – 2016
- Cool Again – Mixtape, Vol. 1 – 2020
- Dear Georgia – Different Man – 2022
- Devil Don’t Even Bother – Different Man – 2022
- Didn’t Know What Love Was – Mixtape, Vol. 1 – 2020
- Different Man (featuring Blake Shelton) – Different Man – 2022
- Do Us Apart (with Katelyn Brown) – The High Road – 2025
- Don’t Go City on Me – Closer – 2015
- Drift Away (iHeart Live) – Non-album single – 2020
- Drunk or Dreamin’ – Different Man – 2022
- Excuses – Chapter 1 – 2016
- Famous Friends (with Chris Young) – Non-album single – 2021
- Fiddle in the Band – The High Road – 2025
- For My Daughter – Experiment – 2018
- Forgetting Is the Hardest Part – Closer – 2015
- Found You – Kane Brown – 2016
- Go Around – Different Man – 2022
- Good as You – Experiment – 2018
- Gorgeous – The High Road – 2025
- Grand – Different Man – 2022
- Granddaddy’s Chair – Kane Brown – 2016
- Haunted (with Jelly Roll) – The High Road – 2025
- Heaven – Kane Brown – 2016
- Hit the Gas – Closer – 2015
- Homesick – Experiment – 2018
- Hometown – Kane Brown – 2016
- I Am – The High Road – 2025
- I Can Feel It – The High Road – 2025
- I Love That I Hate You – Non-album single – 2015
- It Ain’t You It’s Me – Experiment – 2018
- It Turns Me On – Closer – 2015
- Last Minute Late Night – Chapter 1 – 2016
- Last Time I Say Sorry (with John Legend) – Mixtape, Vol. 1 – 2020
- Learning – Kane Brown – 2016
- Leave You Alone – Different Man – 2022
- Like a Rodeo – Experiment – 2018
- Like I Love Country Music – Different Man – 2022
- Live Forever – Experiment – 2018
- Lose It – Experiment – 2018
- Losing You – Different Man – 2022
- Lost in the Middle of Nowhere (featuring Becky G) – Experiment – 2018
- Lost More Than I Found (featuring Lainey Edwards) – Closer – 2015
- Memory (with Blackbear) – Non-album single – 2021
- Miles on It (with Marshmello) – The High Road – 2025
- My Where I Come From – Experiment – 2018
- Nothin’ I’d Change – Different Man – 2022
- One Mississippi – Different Man – 2022
- One Night Only – Experiment – 2018
- One Thing Right (with Marshmello) – Non-album single – 2019
- Pop’s Last Name – Different Man – 2022
- Pull It Off – Kane Brown – 2016
- Rescue (with Khalid) – The High Road – 2025
- Riot – Different Man – 2022
- Rockstars – Kane Brown – 2016
- Saturday Nights (Remix) (with Khalid) – Non-album single – 2019
- Says I Can – The High Road – 2025
- See You Like I Do – Different Man – 2022
- Setting the Night on Fire (with Chris Young) – Kane Brown – 2016
- Short Skirt Weather – Experiment – 2018
- Start a Fire – The High Road – 2025
- Stay – The High Road – 2025
- Thank God (featuring Katelyn Brown) – Different Man – 2022
- There Goes My Everything – Chapter 1 – 2016
- Things We Quit (with Brad Paisley) – The High Road – 2025
- Thunder in the Rain – Kane Brown – 2016
- Used to Love You Sober – Chapter 1 – 2016
- Weekend – Experiment – 2018
- What Ifs (featuring Lauren Alaina) – Kane Brown – 2016
- What’s Mine Is Yours – Kane Brown – 2016
- When You Forget – The High Road – 2025
- Whiskey Sour – Different Man – 2022
- Wide Open – Chapter 1 – 2016
- Work – Experiment – 2018
- Worldwide Beautiful – Mixtape, Vol. 1 – 2020
- Worship You – Mixtape, Vol. 1 – 2020
Albums
Closer (2015): 6 songs
Chapter 1 (2016): 5 songs
Kane Brown (2016): 15 songs
Experiment (2018): 15 songs
Mixtape, Vol. 1 (2020): 7 songs
Different Man (2022): 17 songs
The High Road (2025): 18 songs
Non-album singles: 9 songs
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