Kane Allen Brown is an American country singer who rose to fame through social media. He released his debut EP, "Closer," in 2015 and gained significant attention with his single "Used to Love You Sober." After signing with RCA Nashville, he released his self-titled debut album in 2016, which included the hit single "What Ifs." Brown made history in 2017 by becoming the first artist to top all five main Billboard country charts simultaneously. His second album, "Experiment" (2018), achieved number one on the Billboard 200.
October 21, 1993: Birth of Kane Brown
Kane Allen Brown was born on October 21, 1993.
1996: Father's Incarceration
Kane Brown's father was incarcerated in 1996, leading to Brown being raised by his single mother.
2013: Participation in "The X Factor USA"
In 2013, encouraged by a friend's success on "American Idol," Kane Brown auditioned for both "American Idol" and "The X Factor USA." He was selected for "The X Factor USA" but left the show due to disagreements with producers about being placed in a boy band.
October 22, 2014: Release of Single "Don't Go City on Me"
Kane Brown released "Don't Go City on Me" as a single on October 22, 2014. The song performed well, reaching number 43 on the Country Digital Songs chart.
2014: Rise to Fame Through Social Media
In 2014, Kane Brown began sharing his covers of popular country songs on social media platforms. His renditions of songs by artists such as Brantley Gilbert, Billy Currington, and Alan Jackson gained significant attention, particularly his cover of Lee Brice's "I Don't Dance," which helped him build a substantial online following.
June 2, 2015: Release of "Closer" EP
On June 2, 2015, Kane Brown released his EP "Closer," which he had crowdfunded through Kickstarter. The EP debuted at number 22 on the Top Country Albums chart, selling 3,200 copies in its first week.
June 2015: Release of Debut EP "Closer"
In June 2015, Kane Brown released his debut extended play (EP) titled "Closer".
September 30, 2015: Viral Cover of "Check Yes or No"
On September 30, 2015, Kane Brown's cover of George Strait's "Check Yes or No" gained immense popularity, amassing over seven million views and significantly expanding his online fanbase.
October 8, 2015: Release of "Used to Love You Sober" Teaser
On October 8, 2015, a teaser for Kane Brown's single "Used to Love You Sober" quickly gained traction, surpassing a million views in just three hours and exceeding 11 million views within two weeks.
November 4, 2015: Release of Single "Last Minute Late Night"
On November 4, 2015, Kane Brown released "Last Minute Late Night," which debuted at number nine on the Country Digital Songs chart, selling 26,000 copies.
November 30, 2015: Release of Single "I Love That I Hate You"
Kane Brown's single, "I Love That I Hate You," was released on November 30, 2015, and sold 17,000 copies during its first week.
February 12, 2016: Release of Collaboration with Chandler Stephens
On February 12, 2016, Kane Brown and Chandler Stephens released "Can't Stop Love," a song they co-wrote. This release coincided with Brown's opening act for Florida Georgia Line during their summer 2016 Dig Your Roots Tour.
March 2016: Release of "Chapter 1" EP
Kane Brown signed with RCA Nashville and released his second EP and major label debut, "Chapter 1", in March 2016.
March 18, 2016: Release of "Chapter 1" EP
On March 18, 2016, Kane Brown released "Chapter 1," his first EP under RCA Nashville. The EP, which included popular singles like "Used to Love You Sober" and "Last Minute Late Night," debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 and number three on the Top Country Albums chart.
June 17, 2016: Release of "Ain't No Stopping Us Now"
Kane Brown released "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" as a promotional single on June 17, 2016, building anticipation for his upcoming debut studio album.
August 3, 2016: Release of "Thunder in the Rain"
On August 3, 2016, Kane Brown released "Thunder in the Rain" as the lead radio single from his forthcoming debut album.
November 3, 2016: Start of "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" Tour
Kane Brown embarked on his first headlining tour, the "Ain't No Stopping Us Now Tour," on November 3, 2016. The tour was produced by Monster Energy and Outbreak Presents.
December 2, 2016: Release of Debut Studio Album
Kane Brown's self-titled debut studio album was released on December 2, 2016. The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200.
2016: Change in Management
In 2016, Martha Earls took over as Kane Brown's manager, succeeding his initial manager, Jay Frank, who had signed him to Zone 4.
April 2017: Engagement to Katelyn Jae
Kane Brown proposed to Katelyn Jae on Easter Sunday in 2017 and later announced their engagement during a concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in April 2017.
October 6, 2017: Release of Debut Album Deluxe Edition
An expanded deluxe edition of Kane Brown's self-titled debut album was released on October 6, 2017. This edition featured four new tracks, including a collaboration with Chris Young.
October 2017: Simultaneous Number Ones on Billboard Country Charts
In October 2017, Kane Brown made history by becoming the first artist to achieve simultaneous number one rankings across all five main Billboard country charts.
October 28, 2017: "What Ifs" Reaches Number One
On October 28, 2017, "What Ifs," Kane Brown's collaboration with Lauren Alaina, topped the Billboard Country Airplay charts, marking the first number-one single for Brown and the second for Alaina.
November 13, 2017: Release of "Heaven"
"Heaven" was released as a single from the deluxe edition of Kane Brown's debut album on November 13, 2017.
June 7, 2018: Release of "Lose It"
Kane Brown released "Lose It" on June 7, 2018, as the first single from his upcoming second RCA album.
August 8, 2018: Release of "Weekend"
"Weekend" was released as the second single from Kane Brown's upcoming album on August 8, 2018.
September 4, 2018: Announcement of Album "Experiment"
Kane Brown used Twitter on September 4, 2018, to announce his second album, "Experiment." He also revealed the album's cover art and teased the release of his upcoming track, "Homesick."
October 12, 2018: Marriage to Katelyn Jae
Kane Brown married Katelyn Jae on October 12, 2018, at Mint Springs Farm in Nolensville, Tennessee, in a ceremony attended by approximately 200 family members and friends.
November 9, 2018: Release of Album "Experiment"
"Experiment," Kane Brown's highly anticipated second album, was released on November 9, 2018, and quickly rose to number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
November 2018: Release of Album "Experiment"
Kane Brown released his second album, "Experiment", in November 2018. The album marked his first number one on the Billboard 200.
2018: Collaborations and Features
Throughout 2018 and 2019, Kane Brown engaged in several collaborations, working with artists like Becky G, Camila Cabello, and Digital Farm Animals. A notable partnership was a remix of "Saturday Nights" with R&B artist Khalid, which was released as a single. Additionally, he was featured on Brooks & Dunn's album "Reboot," lending his vocals to a new rendition of their hit "Believe."
2018: Kane Brown Opens Up About Racial Identity
In 2018, Kane Brown revealed in an interview with People magazine that he didn't become aware of his biracial heritage until he was 7 or 8 years old, and the realization brought about experiences with racism and discrimination.
April 15, 2019: Pregnancy Announcement
Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae shared the joyous news of expecting their first child on April 15, 2019.
May 1, 2019: Baby's Gender Reveal
During a red carpet appearance at the Billboard Music Awards on May 1, 2019, Kane Brown revealed that he and Katelyn Jae were expecting a baby girl.
August 2019: Release of "One Thing Right"
In August 2019, Kane Brown collaborated with Marshmello on the single "One Thing Right." Notably, this marked Brown's first foray into Mainstream Pop Radio.
October 2019: Death of Kenny Dixon
In October 2019, Kane Brown's drummer, Kenny Dixon, tragically passed away in a car accident.
October 29, 2019: Birth of First Daughter
Katelyn Jae gave birth to their daughter on October 29, 2019, marking a special chapter in their lives.
April 2020: "Cool Again" Release
Kane Brown released "Cool Again" in April 2020, marking the debut single from his upcoming third EP.
June 2020: "Worldwide Beautiful" Release
June 2020 saw the release of Kane Brown's impactful song "Worldwide Beautiful," advocating for peace and equality, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of America.
July 2020: "Be Like That" Release
In July 2020, Brown released "Be Like That" featuring Khalid and Swae Lee, another single from his upcoming EP, to pop radio.
August 14, 2020: "Mixtape, Vol. 1" EP Release
On August 14, 2020, Kane Brown's third EP, "Mixtape, Vol. 1," hit the music scene, featuring tracks like "Cool Again," "Worldwide Beautiful," and "Be Like That," along with four other songs.
September 2020: iHeartRadio Music Festival Performance
In September 2020, Kane Brown appeared at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, utilizing PORTL "hologram" technology. He performed "Be Like That" live from Nashville, joined virtually by Swae Lee and Khalid from a Los Angeles studio.
September 26, 2020: Drive-In Concert
Kane Brown held a drive-in concert on September 26, 2020, spanning more than 200 theaters across the United States.
October 2020: "Worship You" Release to Country Radio
"Worship You" was released to country radio in October 2020, serving as the second official single from his EP to hit that format.
November 26, 2020: Thanksgiving Football Halftime Performance
Kane Brown delivered a pre-recorded halftime performance on November 26, 2020, for the Thanksgiving Thursday Night Football game, featuring the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
February 11, 2021: Launch of 1021 Entertainment
February 11, 2021, marked the launch of Kane Brown's own record label, 1021 Entertainment, established in partnership with Sony Nashville.
2021: ACM Award Win and Time 100 Recognition
In a groundbreaking achievement, Kane Brown became the first Black artist to win Video of the Year at the ACM Awards in 2021 for "Worldwide Beautiful." The same year, he was featured in Time 100, Time magazine's prestigious list of the world's 100 most influential individuals.
2021: Social Media Preview of "Leave You Alone"
Kane Brown offered fans a sneak peek of his song "Leave You Alone" on social media in late 2021, generating anticipation for its eventual release.
December 31, 2021: Birth of Second Daughter
On December 31, 2021, Kane Brown announced the arrival of their second daughter, born just a day prior, expanding their family.
March 3, 2022: "Leave You Alone" Release
March 3, 2022, saw the release of Kane Brown's song "Leave You Alone," a track he had initially teased on social media in late 2021.
July 18, 2022: "Different Man" Album Announcement
On July 18, 2022, Kane Brown delighted fans by announcing his third studio album, titled "Different Man."
September 9, 2022: "Different Man" Album Release
September 9, 2022, marked the highly anticipated release of Kane Brown's third studio album, "Different Man."