Brian Kelley, once part of the renowned Country Music duo Florida Georgia Line, has suggested that political differences and a dispute over an American flag contributed to the band’s dissolution.
The duo was celebrated for their unique fusion of traditional country music with mainstream pop elements, which endeared them to younger audiences. They achieved considerable success in the 2010s with hits like “Cruise” and “This Is How We Roll,” leading to tours alongside stars such as Jason Aldean.
However, the group disbanded in 2020, amid rumors that political discord was a significant factor. During the highly charged election period, Tyler Hubbard, the other half of the duo and a known supporter of Joe Biden, unfollowed Kelley due to their political differences. Notably, Hubbard performed at Biden’s inauguration while Kelley seems to align more with former President Donald Trump.
Hubbard explained his actions in 2020 by saying, “I unfollowed BK for a few days while we were in the middle of this election and everything going on. And I even called him and told him, I said, ‘Hey buddy, I love you. And I love you a lot more in real life than on your stories right now. That’s why I’m unfollowing you. Nothing personal. I still love you. You’re still my brother.'”
It seems that an American flag might have been a point of contention between the pair. Kelley recently shared this intriguing story on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast.
Kelley stated, “I think one of the things that triggered him was, you know, I had an American flag and another flag flying on a close friend’s post to about 12 people. In my driveway.”
Kelley then voiced his frustration with the COVID-19 lockdown measures that were in effect at the time. He said, “I posted a couple things but I’m proud that I posted it. I said, ‘You know I’m not sure why we’re still locked down if there’s going to be, you know, big protests in the streets and big celebrations, but we can’t go do concerts? I don’t really understand that and I was backing the blue-collar hard workers.”
He continued, “The people that don’t have a voice. People that need that kind of backup support. People like my dad. The way that I grew up. You know what I’m saying. People that were out of business. Out of work. In a tough spot losing everything that they’d work for.”
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