DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley is turning up the heat with Coral Beats, his new 10-song album out now via his Nashville South Records. Arriving just in time for summer’s final stretch, the project finds the Beach Cowboy blending colorful storytelling with tropical textures, euphoric beats and breezy Coastal Country grooves.
Primarily produced by frequent collaborator Katlin Owen, Coral Beats expands Kelley’s signature sound with contributions from musicians including multi-instrumentalist Alex Wright (Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood). From romance and adventure to simply slowing down and enjoying the moment, the album captures a sun-soaked state of mind that Kelley hopes can last all year.
The album opens with “Palms And Pines (with ERNEST),” a laid-back celebration of Kelley’s Florida roots and the peace found in escaping the everyday noise. Co-written by Kelley, ERNEST and Alysa Vanderheym, the track showcases the longtime friends’ easy chemistry.
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Kelley also unveiled the official video for “Jimmy Buffett Summer,” a carefree tribute to the late icon and an anthem for living in the moment. The sun-drenched clip features Kelley performing by the shoreline, relaxing in a beach chair and taking flight in a seaplane as the song’s freewheeling spirit takes center stage.
Elsewhere, Coral Beats features “B-Y-O-Beach (with Niko Moon),” along with collaborations with Wheeland Brothers and CHXNDLER. The album follows Kelley’s 2025 release Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One and builds on a catalog that includes Sunshine State of Mind Season One, Tennessee Truth and Ed & Mary Margaret’s Son.
With songwriting credits on all but one track, Kelley continues to carve out his own corner of Country music—one where Florida roots, beachside escapism and contemporary sounds meet.