Florida Georgia Line

Biography

Florida Georgia Line was an American country music duo consisting of vocalists and songwriters Tyler Hubbard from Georgia and Brian Kelley from Florida. The two met in 2008 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, through a campus worship group and began writing music together. After graduation, they decided to give themselves two years to succeed as a duo, playing in clubs on the weekends to build a following.

Career Breakthrough

The duo independently released their first EP, "Anything Like Me," in 2010. Their big break came after being discovered by producer Joey Moi, which led to their second EP, "It'z Just What We Do," in 2012. This release caught the attention of Republic Nashville, and they were signed to the label. Their debut single, "Cruise," released in 2012, became a massive success. It was the first country song to receive Diamond certification, selling over seven million copies. A remix featuring rapper Nelly propelled the song to number four on the Billboard Hot 100, and it spent a record 24 weeks at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart.

Musical Style and Success

Florida Georgia Line became known for their "bro-country" style, which blends country with elements of rock and hip-hop, often with lyrics about partying, trucks, and relationships. They released several successful albums, including "Here's to the Good Times" (2012), "Anything Goes" (2014), "Dig Your Roots" (2016), "Can't Say I Ain't Country" (2019), and "Life Rolls On" (2021). Throughout their career, they achieved numerous number-one singles, such as "Get Your Shine On," "Round Here," "Dirt," and "H.O.L.Y.".

Hiatus and Solo Careers

In February 2022, Hubbard and Kelley announced they were taking a break from recording and touring as a duo. The primary reason cited was Brian Kelley's desire to pursue a solo career, a decision that initially surprised Tyler Hubbard. Both artists have since embarked on solo projects. While they have not ruled out a future reunion, both have indicated that healing and open conversations would be necessary.