CHARLES KELLEY PHASES IN TWO NEW TRACKS -
“CAN’T BE ALONE TONIGHT” AND “TAKE BACK GOODBYE” – OFF UPCOMING SONGS
FOR A NEW MOON
Kelley’s 80’s Inspired Album is Set For June 25
Release
Nashville, TN - May 23, 2025 - Multi-Platinum
singer-songwriter and Grammy-winning artist Charles Kelley serves
another set of tracks from his forthcoming solo album SONGS FOR A
NEW MOON releasing June 25. Like two sides of
the moon, “Take Back Goodbye” (preferred
music platform) infuses the urbane edge of new-wave pop with an effortless,
laid-back vibe, while “Can't Be Alone Tonight”
explores the epic R&B feel pioneered by Boyz II Men, stirring haunting
romantic memories with grand piano and digital beats.
Watch the videos for “Take Back Goodbye” and
“Can't Be Alone Tonight” below, and pre-order physical copies of
the album, with exclusive versions available only through Kelley's website, and
pre-save the digital version HERE.
Songs For A New Moon out
6/25. Charles Kelley Playlist 6 videos
**** USE the Playlist play control2nd
left from top of the screen to see the playlisted..tracks and select
one to play from the drop down menu *** 👇
‘Can't Be Alone Tonight” very well might be my favorite
off the record. Lyrically, I pulled from the nights of my first week in
treatment when all I wanted was to be beside my wife and tell her how much I
needed and loved her. I’ll never forget that feeling of absolute heartbreak,
desperation and yearning,” said Kelley. “On the other hand, Take Back Goodbye
was such a fun one to bring to life. From the sax solo to the key change, it
hits all those 80s elements that I grew up loving. Mark Douthit absolutely
crushed his saxophone solo and took it to the next level!”
A project seeping with unbridled optimism and irresistible
80's pop flair, SONGS FOR A NEW MOON marks a new chapter for
Kelley, as the 16 tracks celebrate an age of renewed possibility and fresh
perspective, both musically and in life. Produced mainly by Sam Ellis and
Lindsay Rimes and with Kelley co-penning all the original songs, the album fully
embraces a freeing sense of sonic abandon, as the richly textured digital
grooves feature roaring saxophones, saccharine guitars and sky-high vocal
stacks, pushing Kelley to new levels.
Giving listeners a taste of the upcoming album, the
hitmaker has already released pieces from the new project, including “the
album’s north star” (American Songwriter) “Can't Lose
You,” which made a splash on the Adult Contemporary radio charts and is
currently Top 15 and climbing. “Here With Me” is a
reimagined deep cut from The Killers, along with the unabashed anthem “Run,”
capturing the rush of a couple making their escape from the world, and “Driving
And Listening To Music,” a nostalgic, windows-down jam, reminiscing on
an escape into the sunset.
One-third of the Grammy winning country trio Lady A and a
chart-topping songwriter on his own, Kelley has often stepped outside of his
default creative setting…just not this completely. Along with culture-defining
hits for his own band, he’s co-penned favorites for Luke Bryan, Miranda
Lambert, Brett Young, and more. With 2016’s THE DRIVER, his solo
debut explored a vision of the modern singer-songwriter, leading to another
Grammy nomination for the project's title track. For more information and
updates on new music, follow Kelley on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
NASHVILLE, TN
- July 13, 2016 - Seven-time GRAMMY winner Charles Kelley shares the premiere
of the sultry music video for "Lonely Girl" today on VEVO. Praised by
New York Times as it "shuffles with a kind of prim
swagger," Director Shaun Silva
brings to light "a deceptive lyric, consoling a broken-hearted woman with a
promise" (Billboard).
Watch the
video for "Lonely Girl" in Best Quality here on Vevo: http://vevo.ly/NOC0FR
Or watch the YouTube video (published July 13, 2016; (C)
2016 Capitol Records Nashville)
Tackle Box Films (1200 Clinton St, Nashville, TN; Website Director: Shaun Silva)
Kristen Carbine: Hair and makeup for lead talent (Website)
Steph Thorpe: Wardrobe Stylist (Amax Talent)
Brands: Top Knot Goods, B-Low The Belt (A belt & handbag company), Novella Royale, Cydney Morris & Dallas Wand (Lovely clothes for lovely girls made in Los Angeles), All Saints (Website)
Actress/ Model: Looks remarkably like Alyssa Kildgore who appeared in Kip Moore’s “Hey Pretty Girl” (2012) video
Height 175cm/5'9" Bust 86cm/34" Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Blue
"Lonely Girl" (co-written by Chris Stapleton and songwriter Jesse Frasure) flips quickly through a
series of stylish, muted settings that alternately feature Kelley and the
titular female. She perches on the kitchen counter, reclines beside the bathtub
and sprawls across a luxurious shag rug with her headphones on!
The R&B-tinted tune points towards Michael McDonald’s
influence recalls early Lady A hits like "Love Don't Live Here”.
Song Lyrics:
What's the
matter?
You used to be
so in love
Now you're
crying
He wasn't
everything you dreamed of
I gotta tell
you
He really
wasn't ever good enough for you
(CHORUS)
Lonely girl,
you're the only girl for me
Can't you see?
When you're
all alone, put this record on in your room
Oh, and you
won't be lonely
You won't be
lonely, girl
Ooh, yeah
Kelley
continues to catch the attention of critics nationwide with his solo debut
record THE DRIVER (Capitol Records Nashville) as Rolling Stone and StereoGum have
called it a "stand out" of 2016.
"It's
polished yet immensely supple, a collection with room for his rousing
mythologies of music's pull, patient seduction and autobiographical
confessions." - NPR
"A theme
album in an age of singles, 'The Driver' is another fine example that country
music is poised to shift away stifling trends and strive toward a more
individually expressive era.” - Associated Press
"Inked by
a guy who just wants to take a little bit of a step back to feed his creative
soul." - OC Register
As Kelley "continues to stay true to himself —
all while telling stories" (Albuquerque Journal), his
first-ever debut track "The Driver" earned a GRAMMY nomination for
"Best Country Duo/Group Performance" ahead of the album’s release.
Produced by Paul Worley, THE DRIVER explores new territory with a raw sound
that pushes his vocals into a lower, grittier key. Along with his success as
part of multi-Platinum award-winning trio Lady Antebellum, Kelley has also
penned No.1 hits recorded by Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker.
It's Lady Antebellum’s universal appeal that continues
to resonate across the globe, as they continue to headline festivals throughout
the summer on the LADY ANTEBELLUM 2016 SUMMER TOUR.
Stepping outside of one of the
world's most popular groups Lady Antebellum, with his 2016 debut solo album
Charles Kelley explores new territory with a raw sound that pushes his vocals
into a lower, grittier key than what listeners have been hearing from him in a
group setting. Lead single "The Driver" featuring Dierks Bentley and
Eric Paslay just received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo/Vocal
Performance.
For more information on new music and for a full list
of tour dates visitwww.charleskelley.com.
NASHVILLE, TN - June 7,
2016 (Expanded Press Release)
Immediately following
the television premiere of “The Only One Who Gets Me” on ABC’s The Bachelorette
last night (June 6), seven-time GRAMMY winner Charles Kelley has become one of the most buzzed about topics on
social media.
As his debut solo
record THE DRIVER
(Capitol Records Nashville) jumped to the Top 10 on iTunes Country Albums
chart, its autobiographical track simultaneously skyrocketed into iTunes' Top 5
on the Country Songs chart where it continues to be a trending
search. Written about his wife, the track features Kelley’s signature
gritty vocals in this stripped-down version of “The Only One Who Gets Me”
here:
On
11 Feb 2016 it was congrats to Charles and his lovely wife Cassie, when they welcomed
their first child, baby boy WARD CHARLES KELLEY. The newest Baby Antebellum was
born at 9:20a (CT) weighing in at 7lbs. 9oz. and measuring 20 inches long.
"We can't stop staring at him, and
he hasn't stopped chitchatting with us since he arrived," the couple shared
via WOMANISTA, the website CASSIE founded. "He's got momma's nose and daddy's eyes and
vocal chords and a head full of blond hair."
Kelley
honored Cassie, who he wed in July 2009, with "The Only One Who Gets
Me" from his new debut album.
Every
little line is the way I Feel about my wife" he shared.
The
Kelley's had been genuinely open about their heartbreaking fertility struggles
in Aug 2015.
As Kelley
"continues to stay true to himself — all while telling stories" (Albuquerque Journal),
the singer/songwriter’s latest single "Lonely Girl" has
been praised for its "soulful direction" (Rolling Stone).
It succeeds his first-ever debut track "The Driver" which earned a
GRAMMY nomination for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance" ahead of
the album’s release.
Produced by Paul
Worley, THE DRIVER explores new territory with a raw sound that pushes his
vocals into a lower, grittier key. Along with his success as part of
multi-Platinum award-winning trio Lady Antebellum, Kelley has also penned No.1
hits recorded by Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker.
It's Lady Antebellum’s
universal appeal that continues to resonate across the globe, as they continue
to headline festivals throughout the summer on the LADY ANTEBELLUM 2016 SUMMER
TOUR.
For more information on new music and for a
full list of tour dates visit www.charleskelley.com
Lady Antebellum at 142nd Kentucky Derby |Churchill Downs Louisville,KY Photo Credit Getty Images7 May 2016
THE DRIVER (Capitol
Nashville/Universal Music Group Nashville) made a debut at No.35 on the
Billboard 200 and No.2 on Top
Country Albums selling 13,989 copies
(Chart issue week dated Feb 27, 2016)
Lady A had notched eight top 10s, including four No.1s, on the
tally, and has sold 10.2 million albums.
Critical reception for Charles Kelley’s The Driver:
His
latest country radio single "Lonely Girl" (Capitol Nashville)
was up from 58-55 in its 8th chart
week (datedJune 18, 2016).
WB
Music Corp., ASCAP/House Of Sea Gayle Music, ASCAP/ClearBox Rights, ASCAP/Rio
Bravo Music, Inc., BMI (C. Stapleton, J. Frasure)
So,
it's not really breaking news, but Charles Kelley can sing. Yeah, the tall guy
from Lady Antebellum has already had one solo track out -- GRAMMY nominated
"The Driver" -- but this time, he comes out of the gate swinging. Powerful, clear, crisp vocals and pitch-perfect tune oozes from Kelley and
blends with style and swagger on this funky, up-tempo groove.
Written
by Chris Stapleton (yeah, that guy) and Jesse Frasure, the hooky groove is
reminiscent of the Stapleton-penned Thomas Rhett hit, "Crash And
Burn." With a fun, retro vibe and gritty production elements, Kelley oohs
and ahhs the listener in to a good-time trance. Is he trying to win over the
girl in the song, the listener, or both? You decide.
"Lonely girl / You're the only girl for me /
Can't you see? / When you're all alone / Put this record on in your room / Oh,
and you won't be lonely / You won't
be
lonely girl."
This
song is slated to be sexy, hooky, vibey and groovy,
