History of Florida Georgia Line in Timeline
"Florida Georgia Line, formed in 2010 by Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, was an American country music duo renowned for their genre-bending "bro-country" style. Their hit single "Cruise" achieved record-breaking digital sales, solidifying their place in country music history. The duo's music, infused with rock and hip hop elements, often revolved around themes of partying, romance, and a carefree lifestyle."
2008: Meeting of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard
Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard met in 2008 at Belmont University.
December 14, 2010: Release of Debut EP "Anything Like Me"
Florida Georgia Line released their debut six-song EP, "Anything Like Me", on December 14, 2010.
2010: Formation as a Cover Band
Florida Georgia Line began as a cover band in Nashville, Tennessee in 2010.
2010: Florida Georgia Line Founded
Florida Georgia Line was formed in 2010 by Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley.
2010: Release of Debut EP "Anything Like Me"
The duo independently recorded and released their first EP, "Anything Like Me", in 2010.
December 2011: Signing with Big Loud Label
In December 2011, Florida Georgia Line signed with the Big Loud label.
May 15, 2012: Release of Second EP, "It'z Just What We Do"
Florida Georgia Line released their second EP, "It'z Just What We Do", on May 15, 2012.
December 4, 2012: Release of Debut Studio Album, "Here's to the Good Times"
Florida Georgia Line released their debut studio album, "Here's to the Good Times", on December 4, 2012.
December 15, 2012: "Cruise" Tops Country Airplay Chart
On December 15, 2012, "Cruise" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart.
2012: "Cruise" Certified Diamond
Florida Georgia Line achieved a Diamond certification for their single "Cruise" in 2012.
2012: Collaboration with Joey Moi and Release of "It'z Just What We Do"
Florida Georgia Line began working with producer Joey Moi in 2012, resulting in their second EP, "It'z Just What We Do".
2012: Release of "Cruise" Breaks Records
In 2012, the duo's debut single "Cruise" broke two major sales records, becoming the first country song to achieve Diamond certification and the best-selling digital country song.
2012: Jason Aldean Features "Black Tears" on Album
Jason Aldean included the song "Black Tears", originally released on Florida Georgia Line's first EP, on his 2012 album "Night Train".
2012: Release of Second EP "It'z Just What We Do"
The duo released their second EP, "It'z Just What We Do", in 2012, which charted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
January 21, 2013: Release of Single "Get Your Shine On"
Florida Georgia Line released "Get Your Shine On" to country radio on January 21, 2013.
May 2013: "Get Your Shine On" Tops Country Airplay Chart
"Get Your Shine On" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in May 2013.
June 3, 2013: Release of Single "Round Here"
"Round Here" was released as a single on June 3, 2013.
June 2013: "Here's to the Good Times" Tops Billboard Top Country Albums Chart
In June 2013, "Here's to the Good Times" reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and remained there for ten weeks.
September 2013: "Round Here" Tops Country Airplay Chart
"Round Here" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in September 2013.
October 2013: Release of Single "Stay"
Florida Georgia Line released "Stay" in October 2013, a song originally written and recorded by Black Stone Cherry.
November 25, 2013: Release of "Here's to the Good Times... This Is How We Roll"
Florida Georgia Line released a deluxe edition of "Here's to the Good Times" titled "Here's to the Good Times... This Is How We Roll" on November 25, 2013.
December 13, 2013: Premiere of "It'z Just What We Do" Music Video
The music video for "It'z Just What We Do" premiered on December 13, 2013.
December 2013: "Stay" Tops Country Charts
"Stay" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts in December 2013.
December 26, 2013: "It'z Just What We Do" Music Video Uploaded to YouTube
The music video for "It'z Just What We Do" was uploaded to YouTube on December 26, 2013.
2013: "Here's to the Good Times" Becomes Sixth Best-Selling Album
Florida Georgia Line's debut album, "Here's to the Good Times", became the sixth best-selling album of 2013.
January 2014: "Cruise" Becomes Best-Selling Digital Country Song
By January 2014, "Cruise" became the best-selling country digital song of all time.
February 10, 2014: Release of Single "This Is How We Roll" with Luke Bryan
"This Is How We Roll", a collaboration with Luke Bryan, was released as a single on February 10, 2014.
March 2014: "This Is How We Roll" Tops Hot Country Songs Chart
"This Is How We Roll" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart in March 2014.
July 8, 2014: Release of Single "Dirt"
"Dirt" was released as a single on July 8, 2014.
August 15, 2014: Announcement of Second Studio Album "Anything Goes"
Florida Georgia Line revealed the title of their second album, "Anything Goes", on August 15, 2014.
September 16, 2014: Release of "Sun Daze"
"Sun Daze" was released on September 16, 2014.
September 22, 2014: Release of "Anything Goes"
The title track from Florida Georgia Line's upcoming album, "Anything Goes", was released on September 22, 2014.
October 14, 2014: Release of "Anything Goes"
Florida Georgia Line released their second studio album, "Anything Goes", on October 14, 2014.
2014: Release of Album "Anything Goes"
Florida Georgia Line released their album "Anything Goes" in 2014.
November 3, 2015: Release of Single "Confession"
"Confession" was released to country radio on November 3, 2015.
April 2016: "Confession" Tops Country Airplay Chart
"Confession" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in April 2016.
August 29, 2016: Release of Third Studio Album, "Dig Your Roots", and Start of Tour
Florida Georgia Line released their third studio album, "Dig Your Roots", on August 29, 2016, and started their Dig Your Roots tour.
2016: Florida Georgia Line Receives Digital Diamond Award
In 2016, Florida Georgia Line became the first and only country artist to receive the Digital Diamond Award for "Cruise".
2016: Release of Album "Dig Your Roots"
The duo released their album "Dig Your Roots" in 2016.
July 2017: Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road" Breaks Chart Record
Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road" surpassed "Cruise"'s 24-week reign on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in July 2017.
2017: "Meant to Be" Collaboration with Bebe Rexha Released
Florida Georgia Line collaborated with Bebe Rexha on the single "Meant to Be" in 2017.
2017: Collaboration for ESPN's Monday Night Football Theme Song
Florida Georgia Line, along with Hank Williams Jr. and Jason Derulo, recorded "All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night" as the theme for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts in 2017.
June 1, 2018: "Simple" Released to Country Radio
On June 1, 2018, Florida Georgia Line released their single "Simple" to country radio.
November 5, 2018: "Talk You Out of It" Released to Country Radio
On November 5, 2018, Florida Georgia Line released "Talk You Out of It" as the second single from their upcoming album.
December 11, 2018: Fourth Studio Album, "Can't Say I Ain't Country," Announced
Florida Georgia Line announced their fourth studio album, "Can't Say I Ain't Country," on December 11, 2018.
February 15, 2019: "Can't Say I Ain't Country" Released
On February 15, 2019, Florida Georgia Line released their fourth studio album, "Can't Say I Ain't Country."
September 23, 2019: "Blessings" Released to Country Radio
Florida Georgia Line released "Blessings" as the third single from "Can't Say I Ain't Country" on September 23, 2019.
September 30, 2019: Florida Georgia Line Wins Three Awards at the Decade Awards
Florida Georgia Line won Breakout Artist of the Decade, Single of the Decade for "Cruise," and Music Event of the Decade for "Meant to Be" on September 30, 2019.
2019: Release of Album "Can't Say I Ain't Country"
Florida Georgia Line released their album "Can't Say I Ain't Country" in 2019.
2019: Round Here Records Founded
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley launched their own independent record label, Round Here Records, in 2019.
February 19, 2020: Florida Georgia Line Featured on Justin Bieber's "Yummy" Remix
Florida Georgia Line was featured on a country remix of Justin Bieber's "Yummy," released on February 19, 2020.
March 27, 2020: "I Love My Country" Released
On March 27, 2020, Florida Georgia Line released "I Love My Country," the lead single from their upcoming fifth album.
May 22, 2020: 6-Pack EP Released
Florida Georgia Line released their 6-Pack EP on May 22, 2020.
June 2020: Collaboration with Chris Tomlin
In June 2020, Florida Georgia Line was featured on two tracks from Chris Tomlin's album "Chris Tomlin & Friends": "Thank You Lord," also featuring Thomas Rhett, and "Forever Home."
September 2020: "Long Live" Released
Florida Georgia Line released "Long Live" in September 2020.
December 2020: Fifth Studio Album, "Life Rolls On," Announced
Florida Georgia Line announced their fifth studio album, "Life Rolls On," in December 2020.
February 12, 2021: Fifth Studio Album, "Life Rolls On," Released
Florida Georgia Line released their fifth studio album, "Life Rolls On," on February 12, 2021.
2021: Release of Album "Life Rolls On"
The duo released their album "Life Rolls On" in 2021.
February 2022: Florida Georgia Line Announces Indefinite Hiatus
In February 2022, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley announced Florida Georgia Line would be taking a break from making music together and going on an indefinite hiatus from touring.
November 2022: Greatest Hits Album Released
Florida Georgia Line released a greatest hits album in November 2022.
2022: Hiatus and Breakup of the Duo
Florida Georgia Line went on hiatus in 2022, which led to their breakup and the start of solo careers for both members.
