Charles Kelley scorches Vevo with music video premiere of “Lonely Girl”

CHARLES KELLEY SCORCHES VEVO WITH

MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE OF “LONELY GIRL”

THE DRIVER Dubbed By Rolling Stone & StereoGum

As “Stand Out” of 2016

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)

CAMP Collection: Snow Daze Ringer Tee (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. 

Released: 5 Feb 2016

Charles Kelley - The Driver (Capitol Nashville)

9 Tracks/ Time: 35:52 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

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 visit www.charleskelley.com.

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Country Songs and Album Charts

while trending on Social Media

following The Bachelorette Performance

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:

(5 Feb 2016) 9 Tracks/ Time: 35:52 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Music News Nashville

Country Standard Time (Rating: Fairly Positive)

Saving Country Music (Rating One Gun Up: 5/10)

His latest country radio single "Lonely Girl" (Capitol Nashville) was up from 58-55 in its 8th chart week (dated June 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,