Brian Kelley On Why Florida Georgia Broke Up

Recorded: May 8th 2024 | In this bonus pod episode, the guys sit down the other half of Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley. Brian had listened to and seen some clips of our episode with his ex-bandmate Tyler Hubbard and wanted to come on the pod to clear some things up. He felt that some of the information that was said wasn't completely true. Kelley wanted to tell his truth and give more context to the story. After listening to this episode, it paints the full picture of the entire Florida Georgia Line story.
TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS
0:00 Why Brian Came On
5:53 Brian's Side Of The Story
14:57 What Success Would Have Looked Like?
18:09 Performing For Biden
25:34 Cancelling Concerts During COVID
28:10 What He Could Have Done Differently
32:57 Tyler Going Solo
35:15 Who Broke Up With Who?
39:48 FGL Reunion?
48:20 Talking About New Album
1:00:19 Lake Or Beach Guy
1:05:36 Life After Music
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[@JC-zq8vk]

Country Music media is going to be pissed that the boys got these interviews.

[@thriftmine]

Gotta take BK’s side here. He got done wrong and it’s very clear now.

[@stoicbeau1212]

Yeah you can just tell by the tone of his voice that he’s being sincere. Tyler knows he was in the wrong so just blamed “solo career”. What a loser

[@PD-we8vf]

Yep

[@__-bc4bs]

Yeah, Huge respect for BK dont wanna turn his music political, Florida rocks. Tyler fall too easy for all of that virtuesignaling crap.

[@thehometeam9539]

how is it clear they both just said the same thing w no facts

[@stephaniecalhoun804]

I just saw a clip of Tyler. I don’t believe him. I believe BK.

[@dennykenny2309]

Feels like BK is just your down to earth guy. Understands the small town struggles,and just wants everybody to be happy. Tyler clearly got money hungry and wanted to outshine BK. That's pretty clear. The fact that he cut it off because BK voiced an opinion that millions of other Americans felt is unreal...

[@stoicbeau1212]

That’s just how the left were at the time and still are today.

[@connercuts7098]

what did tyler say or do that makes him money hungry and want to outshine BK

[@gerryriddell577]

Loved this BK. Thanks for being our voice!

[@BallerLifestyle24]

BK a real one for coming on the pod, shout out to the boys for making it happen. All love from Chicago 🙌🏼

[@thebrizzy]

Tyler Hubbard being offended by the American flag and disrespecting blue collar workers is not country.

[@stoicbeau1212]

On brand with that side of America

[@NorthernNevadaBirds]

I don't like Tyler but I don't think it was the American flag it sounded like it was a Trump Flag. That still ridiculous that he would get offended over that.

[@Patriotsrock1995]

Who cares?

[@KB19910]

I’m guessing the other flag was a Fjb flag 😂

[@JM-ys1tb]

Tyler Hubbard playing for Biden is so on brand.

[@David-dg9vu]

snowflake

[@Kyle-rz3gp]

Lmao right. I didn’t know that. I know THub is a left winger which sucks.

[@PD-we8vf]

@@Kyle-rz3gpnow that he’s exposed. The fake accent will dissolve and he will probably turn his kids trans and shit.

[@bdoginit]

He lost all credibility at that moment

[@pansfan007]

He looks really dumb now. Let's go Brandon. 😂

[@GFD618]

Undivided is embarrassing. BK, you’re too kind brother. Tyler should thank you for not trashing him the way you could have

[@rustincole_w1339]

Hubbard is a Biden guy .... Says it all

[@stoicbeau1212]

Yep. Tyler clearly a lying POS

[@vbanzzs7890]

Well said. BK has always been and will be a class act.

[@MeTube1988]

That song sucked so bad.

[@datnip79]

The part that stood out to me is “ I’m speaking facts, not emotions”. Unfortunately that is what is dividing the Country right now. Half the country bases everything off of emotions and “feelings” opposed to logic and facts. God Bless BK🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@weirdmood8102]

I can assure you that the overwhelming majority of us would be able to sit down at the dinner table, enjoy fantastic conversation, and generally agree on most things if we had the chance. Obviously, there are outliers on both sides that would shit at this proverbial table, but in general, if we could remove all the emotion and hate that has been spoon-fed to us, we could and would all see a very similar future for the country and ourselves.. . Hopefully, one day, we can get back to being a country of love and prosperity... All this hate and divisiveness has done nothing but tear us down.

[@datnip79]

@@weirdmood8102 💯 agree man.

[@joshj3354]

It isn't half the country you said it like it's only Democrats that are emotional instead of factual. It is both sides it just goes back and forth depending on the issue. There are plenty of Republicans especially trump fans that will argue with a scientist that spent his entire life dedicated to something when they read one article of pure propaganda and take it as facts

[@kyleplatt155]

The fact that Tyler thought Brian’s music would’ve been watered down is uncalled for

[@brettboone4331]

He wasn't saying Tyler said BK music would be watered down. He said Tyler said it would water down FGL

[@jackiewalsh9652]

@@brettboone4331it wouldn’t though. Plenty of bands/duos do the solo stuff on the side and still make everything work

[@4rubberzaday]

@@jackiewalsh9652 Rob Thomas and Matchbox 20 are a great example of that

[@ZB-cn7dp]

Will listen to BKs music everyday after this to support him.

[@tmills1565]

BK, you’re the man! Stay true to yourself! 🇺🇸 God Bless

[@TCAB00SE721P]

You can tell BK was the one hurt in this. How quickly TH released a solo album shows he already had it in his back pocket ready to go before BK was even ready. Tinfoil hat time it was probably all fueled by the record lable because TH music was/is more radio market music, and BK has more of a beach/ 90's country vibe, which is less marketable on the radio.

[@Roger-il8iw]

Bk released his album like a year before Tyler lol. But I’m still a bk guy.

[@MeTube1988]

That 4 song collection BK first put out had some damn good songs on it too. Made By The Water! @@Roger-il8iw

[@roccoIII]

Tyler released his single with Tim McGraw a year before BKs album. Before the last FGL album dropped

[@Khead23]

I’ve had multiple conversations with BK, and I’m glad he is getting his story out. He’s a genuine guy, and super down to earth, and all about family and fun. Great questions were asked, and this explains it all. Great interview.

[@billbrasky8904]

If Hubbard is still playing FGL songs without BK... We will banish him to Hollywood with the rest of the scum.

[@chrisvolk106]

That ship already sailed!

[@MeTube1988]

I'm no Hubbard fan, or FGL honestly...but Hubbard sang like 99% of their songs as the lead vocalist. As long as he's not singing a song BK wrote on I don't see why. he shouldn't be able to

[@rustincole_w1339]

Hubbard played Biden's inauguration?! Haha now thats funny. Its a big tell .... l stand with BK

[@David-dg9vu]

sensitive

[@rustincole_w1339]

@@David-dg9vu sensitive that the Biden supporter came on the pod and lied about actually ruining the band over being .... Sensitive ... Damn kid, Don't think too hard. Don't want ya to pass out

[@Broncofan24]

so sensitive 😂

[@PD-we8vf]

@@David-dg9vusensitive to a commie destroying the country. You betcha.

[@annielane22]

FJB in just 4 years he has got us involved in 2 new wars, inflation is out of control and there is a major company lay off every week. Sensitive to care about the American people according to Libs I guess. Keep watching cnn and updating your boosters.

[@prestongray3184]

Tyler Hubbard is a raging liberal and not a good person you can tell by the way he handled this breakup

[@tsolo8214]

Are any of them good people, or do they just pretend to be?

[@stoicbeau1212]

Yep. Total d-bag. He’s probably extra salty seeing how the last 4 years went for the president he performed for

[@drakechampion4064]

I think Tyler's wife has him by the balls and he's to cowardly to be the man.

[@lorrainehamilton2479]

Wait, I thought Brian was the liberal.

[@drakechampion4064]

@@lorrainehamilton2479 nooooo definitely not. Brian is a good dude with a good head on his shoulders.

[@trevoratherton2223]

Tyler playing for Biden is a fucking L

[@pobarr21]

Yep Biden is the worst President of all time.

[@travis8210]

Tyler as the “Front Man” of FGL was scared that when BK came out with solo stuff, that everyone will find out that BK is the better signer.

[@jmarie62679]

Yes!!!!!! Tyler drowned out BK's voice in the group. He knew if people got to really hear Brian, he wouldn't be the lead voice anymore. Brian has such a better voice.

[@bretthowey6389]

Tyler’s voice is absolutely 💯 better then bk it’s just facts name a fgl song that doesn’t sound like a Tyler’s solo songs

[@jamesburdette4113]

I've done security work and personal bodyguard work for FGL, and with my experience dealing with FGL and listening to other security personnel talking, Tyler wasn't the friendliest person to deal with and his wife was a complete b!tch and caused problems but BK was cool and down to earth. He would shake our hands, thank us and talk with us. There was always an inside joke that they weren't going to stay together. They are night and day as personalities. I really hope BK has a successful solo career.

[@lax1011]

Tyler needs to go pop after this podcast. He doesn’t belong in country. BK can’t wait for the album.

[@3lue3ird]

Tyler is a snake 🐍

[@datnip79]

We stand with BK 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@user-rs5kn1lo8h]

I always had a strange feeling about Tyler Hubbard

[@hyperdunkzhd22]

He looks like a crack head, got them crazy eyes.

[@tngambler462]

You know Tyler heard what he wanted to from Brian! I think it was pretty clear even before they ended FGL that Tyler wanted to go solo. Just look at how quick Tyler went out there solo prior to Brian. Brian could have sunk Tyler so shout out to Brian for doing it respectfully.

[@CarynRominger]

I’m a local near Grayton and went to Surf Post sessions twice the last time he did it and it was truly one of my favorite concert experiences of all time - love ya BK!!!

[@vbanzzs7890]

I will miss FGL, but after the fallout, I'm loving hearing BK's voice clearly, front and center! Even Kix Brooks sang lead vocals on a released Brooks and Dunn song...but they wouldn't do it for BK. He got the shit end of a stick for a while. I'm sad it ended the way it did, but BK's heart is in the right place. I will never support Hubbard ever again until he acknowledges what a punk ass he was towards his "brother" and apologizes. #kissmyboots

[@clayfoster9303]

listening to kiss my boots for the first time right now, that song is blatantly about hubbard lmao

[@cooter2886]

Tyler Hubbard is a prime example of getting rich and becoming out of touch.

[@kevinblue1976]

TH is a big lib?? This is starting to add up 😂

[@CRE8TIVE82]

Thanks for having BK on for his side of the story. I’m still a fan of both.

[@Cdt12345]

Was never a huge fgl fan but might be a Brian Kelly fan now

[@MeTube1988]

"Made By The Water" by BK is a Summer Banger

[@Joe-vg6ii]

Same man!!

[@GM6ixProductions]

Taylor trying to get all headlines 😂😂

[@bradbennett1342]

Bk is the man… I met him at a pop up show in Atlanta and man…talk about a genuine guy. I’ve always wanted to to call sxm the highway and call them out live on the radio for not playing BK songs

[@charleschaney333]

Tyler Hubbard is a lib. Enough said

[@Wooosaaahhh]

and if he is so what? Lmao

[@UNRNevada]

@@Wooosaaahhh victim mentality and emotional decision maker

[@aec7557]

@@Wooosaaahhh Enough said.

[@maxmcewen8402]

@@Wooosaaahhh sensitive, trying to push his opinions on people, use the media to paint his partner in a bad light because of his politics should I go on?

[@David-dg9vu]

@@maxmcewen8402 the people in these comments talking about libs seem more sensitive than anyone else

[@hectorperez9583]

Loved this one! You guys always do a great job.

[@christinavaughn6273]

Such a great human being! Thank you for wanting to help the Shepherds and kiddos! Your ranch will be amazing. Keep giving us your awesome music. ❤

[@bdoginit]

Tyler went out and even stole BK’s haircut after going solo

[@MeTube1988]

No BK slander by myself, but TH was the original long haired amigo in that duo!

[@bat2ball12]

The timing of the ads are impeccable

[@Samwilliamson12]

Bk is a man of the people impossible not to love this man!

[@MeTube1988]

Sounds like once McGraw asked TH to join him on a song that was gonna be played on a huge political stage, he realized that was his opportunity to launch his solo career and basically just fucked over BK in the process.

[@Dymondsongs]

Love BK!.... Will buy the album (I'm a songwriter myself so I can't wait to hear it)

[@DestinyStanek]

Always been team BK ever since I saw them for the first time in a tiny cornfield in 2013 and met him such a down to earth guy!!

[@MeTube1988]

I remember watching them in San Jose in 2012 at a very small bar that was booked before "Cruise" took off. They sounded great. I feel like their first 2 albums were really good then they lost me. It was a hell of a show though.

[@RyanPurdy22]

BK’s albums are both absolutely incredible. Hard to believe he didn’t get to sing more on the FGL tracks. My favorite country artist right now. Incredible music! Keep it up!

[@joshkinneymusic1859]

Glad BK is speaking the truth!

[@Westde10UGA]

Man hope they can settle their differences. Miss some FGL music.

[@NorthernNevadaBirds]

Well Tyler is a little bitch so probably not gonna happen

[@nicholasborden7503]

I'm definitely getting Bryan's record

[@LauraKnight-lj2ri]

I believe BK!

[@BrandonS_1991]

You can tell this guy speaks the truth!

[@LegoMaster3000]

I feel like when there's a band or duo who decides they want to go solo, one or all of the remaining members are either painted in a negative light or the person wanting to go solo is. I'm not exactly sure if this is a tactic to get the solo artist more sympathy fans but as a fan of FGL, I feel like if they both want to go solo then I can respect that, what I cannot respect is the lying or malicious ulterior motive towards gaining a larger following/fandom by lying. If what Brian is saying is true then Tyler needs to publicly apologize. It will ultimately affect Brian's career otherwise. This breaks my heart 💔

[@shannonrhoades6301]

Tyler is obviously trying to play the victim here. I had originally thought the other way. And Tyler also wants to claim FGL songs because he still plays them at his solo shows. I've seen both of them this year.

[@jackiewalsh9652]

I watched a video of him doing cruise and it pissed me off

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

37:15 I 100% believe this statement... BK is keeping it all the way real boys

[@ln20231]

It doesn’t sound like BK was unreasonable with his idea to keep in the band and do some solo projects. Tyler said no but then does a collaboration with Tim McGraw for Biden inauguration a short time after ? Weird. It’s understandable for Brian to feel slighted. Why was Tyler so unreasonable? Then Tyler unfollowed BK because he’s a Trump supporter. He doesn’t sound like a good friend. I think Tyler thinks he was the star of FGL and has a big ego. Hes been untruthful about the reasons for the split to sound likes he’s innocent in it and a nice guy. I don’t think he is and he and his wife went Hollywood. He’s out for himself and wants to associate with a different crowd.

[@brittanyboyett3870]

This is very interesting & informative. I honestly thought their political views were the opposite of what they actually are. BK handled this with integrity imo

[@brucet66]

Good job to the boys navigating the waters. Hopefully in the sake of good karma these other boys figure it out and make good but credit to the boys on the bus getting a story out there that everyone was curious about

[@Joe-vg6ii]

Incredible boys!! WE FUCKING LOVE IT! Huge week for the brand!!! FGL music definitely country pop bangers itll be cool to see what BK comes up with outside of FGL ima check it out!

[@codycurrie1316]

Good show on a short week!

[@harrywalker2055]

These podcasts and all the media that’s gonna be around them is either gonna bring them back together or completely destroy it for good 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MeTube1988]

I think if they were to get back together people would eventually remember that they actually had a lot of shitty music and that the drama distracted that fact

[@brittancandela]

The band Hanson has done a really good job of allowing each brother to have solo freedom while never breaking up the band, and they've been consistently releasing music since 1997. Their last album, Red Green Blue, was basically a compilation of 3 EPs where they each made their own music.

[@StopTalkinTrey]

This is actually really cool.

[@brittancandela]

​@@StopTalkinTrey yeah I think so too!

[@amberwhite3330]

The whole situation just makes me sad- for everyone. Saw FGL back when Morgan Wallen was first coming up and toured with them... one of my favorite memories! I hope they can one day work it all out😢

[@bmcminn8838]

I believe every word he said with some people you can just tell that they're genuine and humble and hes one of them

[@Nick-cn2fb]

This flipped me to team BK

[@catt0409]

Surf Post Sessions are the best!! BK please release more of those songs like Saltwater Ranch & American Spirit.

[@AdvaithKumar]

The boys are the best in the biz!!

[@aj-ce9lt]

BK = Kendrick & Tyler = Drake

[@DonRhoten]

It was weird to not have the sponsor mention every 10 minutes!

[@Joe-vg6ii]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@flo_growngnome3431]

We support you BK!!!

[@stephaniecalhoun804]

I got both his cds today in the mail. I love listening to him sing!

[@dylanmaldonado3222]

Kiss my boots is a banger actually

[@PostBakka]

Was at your last concert in Minny. Hope yall get back together. Seems like it could happen. Wish you luck BK. We don’t share same political beliefs but that’s not what life is about. Love your solo stuff and your FGL work. Same with Tyler.

[@karamarler7756]

Love BK’s new album. Thank you for supporting us blue collar folk. 💙

[@ApolloSolxx]

Gotta respect the boys friendship here. Fire interview

[@SBC515]

BK says “you know” every other word!

[@rustincole_w1339]

It's a southern tick thang, ya know?

[@claytonpatrick5810]

Thanks for this… didn’t hear it til I read your comment and now I can’t stop hearing it.

[@cmust17]

I think it’s time for the both of them to hash it out on the pod

[@whoisbj_1516]

The Florida Georgia line bar in Nashville was great. Their food was amazing.

[@tricdaddy55]

The boys!

[@michaelderby1655]

Taylor has a whole new set of tattoos on his left arm. Also, BK's album "Sunshine State of Mind" is a top Ocean Vibes record...

[@brockfromptown]

What BK says about them doing both together makes way too much sense financially. Also BKs music is just way better

[@MeTube1988]

I always wondered why FGL didn't feature BK more on lead vocals after I heard the first collection of songs BK put out. Maybe Hubbard had too much of an ego to share the Mic going forward.

[@razup2323]

Yeah, and TH knows it

[@Shoootaa]

Good ol boys always come out clean

[@AMERICANDILLY]

Love BKs new music! He’s right they should have worked together and released a double album with 12 to 15 songs from each of them.

[@user-rg1st1dm6l]

Love them both still

[@matthewvanlanen8988]

We love BK!! Met him several times over the years and have been a day 1 fan!

[@calebingram44]

For the boys

[@majstar]

First he knows 100% sure: Tyler wasn't surprised 2nd- Brian encouraged Tyler to go solo but then when Tyler did brian is surprised

[@clayfoster9303]

ngl I kind of hate FGL and the trend they created in country music but I did prefer BK out of the two of them. This sort of affirms that, hubb did him kind of dirty, saying one thing and then doing another. Also pushing away your "brother" for having differing views on politics is nuts. I wouldn't have a single friend if i did that

[@dichambers]

Much respect for Brian!!

[@debbiebrown3207]

Special pod - Boatin with the Boys

[@Holywood864]

I knew Tyler wasn’t being honest ! We support you BK

[@chrisfolsom3298]

So good to hear truth.

[@miilky_eh]

No intro better than the new intro

[@Joe-vg6ii]

💀🤣

[@bruhmomentum8132]

21:10 sorry needed to timestamp gotta come back later

[@ceasecapo1]

At the end of day there are 3 sides to the truth. They both were talking but the each weren't listening. Good Luck to them both. Also time lines don't lie!

[@rickbird5523]

Team BK

[@jarhettpotts7081]

Bet you can’t get them both on at once

[@ceasecapo1]

Bands have side projects a lot. Bon jovi and foo fighters. They can all exist together.

[@MeTube1988]

Some of Tom Petty's best music was on his solo albums. Dave Matthews made a solo album too. People just tend to forget because they always played it as a band. BK's idea could have easily worked without blowing it all up.

[@denverbuerge]

BK IS ONE OF THE BOYS!!!

[@robsargeant4737]

This is so amazing I am loving this shit

[@JWill9041]

Seems to my Tyler came on here to make himself look best he could not thinking BK would make a phone call to come tell some truth.....

[@Amarillo-be4xh]

BK, I think it is coming out that you are a smart son of a gun. Tyler might have a better voice than you, but his music is missing something without you. I love your solo song, See You Next Summer, because it is a deep song that reminds me of the biggest FGL hits. I also think your idea about doing solo music and combined music at the same concert is genius. I wish you the best of luck, brother!

[@ispeaktruth9090]

Brian was done so dirty and was the only thing country and true in FGL.

[@garronbrown]

I feel like now that they’ve both told their side of the story Tyler and BK need to talk to each other. While alot of things Tyler said weren’t true I don’t think he’s purposely trying to put down BK. If they can both truly talk to each other and make up that would be the healthiest way to handle all of this