History of Kane Brown in Timeline

Kane Brown is an American country music singer-songwriter who rose to fame through social media. He released his debut EP, 'Closer,' in 2015, followed by the single 'Used to Love You Sober.' Signing with RCA Nashville in 2016, he released his second EP, 'Chapter 1,' and his self-titled debut album later that year. 'What Ifs' became a hit single, and in 2017, Brown made history as the first artist to top all five main Billboard country charts simultaneously. His second album, 'Experiment,' released in 2018, marked his first number-one album on the Billboard 200.

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October 21, 1993: Kane Brown's Birth

On October 21, 1993, Kane Allen Brown was born. He is an American country music singer and songwriter.

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1996: Father's Incarceration

Since 1996, Kane Brown's father has been incarcerated, leading to him being raised by his single mother.

2013: The X Factor USA Audition

In 2013, Kane Brown auditioned for The X Factor USA and was chosen for the show, but he left when producers wanted to include him in a boy band, after which he began posting cover songs online.

October 22, 2014: "Don't Go City on Me" Single Release

On October 22, 2014, Kane Brown released "Don't Go City on Me" as a single from his upcoming EP. The song reached number 43 on the Country Digital Songs chart.

2014: Social Media Cover Videos

In 2014, Kane Brown began posting cover videos on social media of songs by various artists, gaining a significant following on Facebook.

June 2, 2015: Closer EP Release

On June 2, 2015, Kane Brown released his six-song EP Closer, which debuted at number 22 on the Top Country Albums chart, selling 3,200 copies in its debut week.

June 2015: Release of Closer EP

In June 2015, Kane Brown released his debut extended play (EP), Closer, marking his initial entry into the music scene and gaining him a mass following on social media.

September 30, 2015: "Check Yes or No" Cover Goes Viral

On September 30, 2015, Kane Brown's cover of George Strait's "Check Yes or No" went viral, amassing over seven million views and significantly increasing his online presence.

October 8, 2015: "Used to Love You Sober" Teaser Release

On October 8, 2015, the teaser clip for Kane Brown's single "Used to Love You Sober" hit one million views in less than three hours after its release, eventually reaching over 11 million views in two weeks.

November 4, 2015: "Last Minute Late Night" Release

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: "I Love That I Hate You" Release

On November 30, 2015, Kane Brown released the single "I Love That I Hate You," which sold 17,000 copies in its first week.

January 27, 2016: Signing with Sony Music Nashville

On January 27, 2016, Kane Brown signed with Sony Music Nashville and began recording under the RCA Nashville label.

February 12, 2016: "Can't Stop Love" Collaboration

On February 12, 2016, Kane Brown collaborated with Chandler Stephens to release the song "Can't Stop Love,", which they wrote together.

March 2016: Release of Chapter 1 EP

In March 2016, Kane Brown released Chapter 1, his second EP and major label debut, after signing with RCA Nashville in early 2016.

March 18, 2016: Chapter 1 EP Release

On March 18, 2016, Kane Brown released his first EP under RCA Nashville, titled Chapter 1, which debuted at number nine on the U.S. Billboard 200.

June 17, 2016: "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" Release

On June 17, 2016, "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" was released as a promotional single from Kane Brown's upcoming full-length album.

August 3, 2016: "Thunder in the Rain" Release

On August 3, 2016, "Thunder in the Rain" was released as the debut radio single from Kane Brown's self-titled album.

November 3, 2016: Ain't No Stopping Us Now Tour

On November 3, 2016, Kane Brown began his "Ain't No Stopping Us Now Tour", which was produced by Monster Energy and Outbreak Presents.

December 2, 2016: Self-Titled Album Release

On December 2, 2016, Kane Brown's self-titled album was released and debuted at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

2016: Management Change

In 2016, Martha Earls became Kane Brown's manager, succeeding Jay Frank.

April 2017: Engagement Announcement

In April 2017, Kane Brown announced his engagement to Katelyn Jae during a concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

October 6, 2017: Deluxe Album Release

On October 6, 2017, Kane Brown released an expanded deluxe edition of his debut album, featuring four new tracks and sending the album to number five on the Billboard 200.

October 2017: Billboard Chart Success

In October 2017, Kane Brown became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one position on all five main Billboard country charts, marking a significant achievement in his career.

October 28, 2017: "What Ifs" Number One Hit

On October 28, 2017, "What Ifs", featuring Lauren Alaina, became a number one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay charts, marking the first number one for Kane Brown.

November 13, 2017: "Heaven" Single Release

On November 13, 2017, "Heaven" was released as the third single from the deluxe edition of Kane Brown's debut album.

June 7, 2018: "Lose It" Single Release

On June 7, 2018, RCA Nashville released "Lose It" as the lead single for Kane Brown's second RCA album.

August 8, 2018: "Weekend" Track Release

On August 8, 2018, Kane Brown released "Weekend", a second track from his upcoming album.

September 4, 2018: Album Title Announcement

On September 4, 2018, Kane Brown announced the title of his second album, Experiment, via Twitter.

October 12, 2018: Marriage to Katelyn Jae

On October 12, 2018, Kane Brown married Katelyn (Jae) Brown at Mint Springs Farm in Nolensville, Tennessee, in a ceremony attended by about 200 guests.

November 9, 2018: Experiment Album Release

On November 9, 2018, Kane Brown's album Experiment was released, becoming his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

November 2018: Experiment Album Release

In November 2018, Kane Brown released his second album, Experiment, which achieved the position of number one on the Billboard 200, marking his first album to reach this milestone.

2018: Discovery of Biracial Identity

In 2018, Kane Brown revealed that he didn't know he was biracial until he was 7 or 8 years old, recounting experiences with racial slurs and fights during his childhood.

2018: Collaborations and Features

Throughout 2018, Kane Brown engaged in collaborations with various artists including Becky G and Camila Cabello.

April 15, 2019: First Child Announcement

On April 15, 2019, Kane Brown announced that he and Katelyn were expecting their first child.

May 1, 2019: Gender Reveal

On May 1, 2019, Kane Brown revealed that he and Katelyn were expecting a daughter during a red-carpet event at the Billboard Music Awards.

August 2019: "One Thing Right" Collaboration

In August 2019, Kane Brown collaborated with Marshmello for the release of "One Thing Right," marking his first entry into Mainstream Pop Radio.

October 2019: Kenny Dixon's Death

In October 2019, Kane Brown's drummer, Kenny Dixon, passed away due to a car accident, marking a significant loss.

October 29, 2019: Birth of First Daughter

On October 29, 2019, Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae welcomed their first child, a daughter, marking a new chapter in their lives.

April 2020: "Cool Again" Release

In April 2020, Kane Brown released "Cool Again", the debut single off his upcoming third EP.

June 2020: "Worldwide Beautiful" Release

In June 2020, Kane Brown released the song "Worldwide Beautiful", aiming to promote peace and equality and benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of America.

July 2020: "Be Like That" Release

In July 2020, Kane Brown released "Be Like That" with Khalid and Swae Lee, his second single to pop radio and another track off his EP.

August 14, 2020: Mixtape, Vol. 1 Release

On August 14, 2020, Kane Brown released his third EP, Mixtape, Vol. 1, featuring "Cool Again", "Worldwide Beautiful", and "Be Like That", among other tracks.

September 2020: Drive-In Concert Announcement

In September 2020, Kane Brown announced a drive-in concert to be held at over 200 theaters across the U.S.

September 26, 2020: iHeartRadio Music Festival Appearance

On September 26, 2020, Kane Brown appeared on stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival via a PORTL "hologram" machine.

October 2020: "Worship You" Release to Country Radio

In October 2020, Kane Brown's song "Worship You" was sent to country radio as the second official single from his EP.

November 26, 2020: Thanksgiving Halftime Performance

On November 26, 2020, Kane Brown performed in a pre-recorded halftime show during the Thanksgiving Thursday Night Football game at AT&T Stadium.

February 11, 2021: Launch of 1021 Entertainment

On February 11, 2021, Kane Brown launched his own label, 1021 Entertainment, in association with Sony Nashville, marking a significant step in his career.

2021: ACM Award and Time 100 Inclusion

In 2021, Kane Brown became the first black person to win Video of the Year at the ACM Awards for "Worldwide Beautiful" and was included in Time 100, Time's list of the 100 most influential people.