Josh Kelley Shares His ‘Like’ for Lady Antebellum

Josh Kelley hasn't just arrived in Nashville as a country singer, he has jumped in to the Nashville songwriting pool, as well. The 'Georgia Clay' singer, whose little brother is Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley, is starting to be tapped by other artists for his song catalog, something he's been striving to do for quite some time.

"I'm actually starting to get cuts on other people's records, which was a huge goal for me," Josh tells The Boot. "I just got Jason Jones' first single for Warner Brothers, a song called 'Ferris Wheel.' Lady Antebellum cut one of my songs called 'Like I Do,' which I really love," he continues. "You'd think me being his brother, I would've gotten more damn cuts by now, but they're picky. [laughs] So I got that one, and I've got two more right now that are pending that are looking very good."

The catalyst for Josh's new country project was one he wrote for another artist. "I wrote 'Gone Like That' and sent it to my publisher in Nashville, because I wanted a Keith Urban cut," the singer-songwriter said at the time. "The publisher heard it and told me the only person who could record it was me."

This is not just a passing fancy for the man who spent the majority of the past 10 years as a successful pop artist. The Augusta, Ga., native wanted to return to the Southern sound he has loved since he was a child. What many fans may not know is he first came to Nashville when he was 21 to pursue a country music career, and was turned down not just by one record label, but by four.

"I've been a country singer my whole life, and now I'm getting the opportunity to do it for a living. It's what I do and what I love, and I'll be doing it until I can't sing anymore," Josh exclaims. "Now that I finally got here I'm going to be writing country songs forever, and having a good time."

Josh and his brother Charles actually co-wrote a pair of songs that will be on Josh's debut country album, including his hit 'Georgia Clay.' The album is expected to hit stores March 22. In the meantime, Josh will be hitting the road on Miranda Lambert's Revolution Continues trek, which launches in St. Louis, Mo., on February 24.

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