Exclusive: Country music star Brian Kelly performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention on the third day of political events in Milwaukee, and later gave fans a tease on social media about the release date of his new song, “Make America Great Again.”
The self-produced single will be released to fans next Friday.
On Wednesday, Kelly took to the main stage at the Republican National Convention to perform his song “American Spirit,” which will be debuted to fans in 2022.
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Country singer Brian Kelly will release the single “Make America Great Again” to his fans next week. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“They called me and asked if I was interested, and I said, ‘Sure, sure,'” Kelly told Fox News Digital in a video interview. Kelly said she found out she’d be performing around the time Gold Star families were memorializing their lost loved ones.
“I thought it was a great opportunity to go and support my country,” Kelly said. “I think it was one of the best moments of my career so far.”
Kelly performed alongside the God in Christ Choir from Holy Redemptor Church, while brothers from UNC’s fraternity stood proudly at the front of the stage holding American flags.
The “See You Next Summer” singer said the performance was one he’ll remember for the rest of his life, and that his parents expressed pride and confidence in his choice to entertain a political crowd.
“The atmosphere was amazing,” he said of the crowd. “I felt the love. I felt the support. It was like family.”
Country musician Brian Kelly performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Kelly did not have a chance to meet former President Trump, who formally accepted the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday night, but said he looked forward to shaking hands with him soon.
“I can’t imagine what he’s been through,” Kelly said of “45.”
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire in an attempt to assassinate Republican candidate Trump, striking him in the ear, as the former president was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“I just feel sickened. It’s sad that something like this can happen in America,” Kelly said when he heard about the shooting.
Kerry’s message to Americans is that there is no place for violence, no matter what political affiliation you have.
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“I wrote ‘Make America Great Again’ a week before the assassination attempt,” Kelly said. “It just seemed like the right thing to do to get the song out there.”
Singer-songwriter Kelly said he spent a few days crafting the patriotic lyrics. He hopes the single will be an American anthem for those trying to find their own voice. He added that the song was easy to write because it was born out of his own emotions and frustrations with the state of the world.
“I just felt that way in my heart, in my gut. I’m determined and I’m going to put this song out there,” Kelly said. “I’m really proud of it. At the end of the day, I’m a real American who cares.”
Kelly, a Florida native, said he was raised by his parents to speak out for what he believes in and never waver or back down. He said he remains true to those values and uses his creative interests to show his support for Trump.
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“At the end of the day, maybe this song will resonate with people who are still on the fence,” Kelly said. “People who don’t agree with what I’m saying might understand that I have a heart and I stand by what I believe in. And it doesn’t get any more authentic than that.”
“I am a proud American and I believe we can make America great again.”
Kelly expects a backlash, but isn’t worried about the prospect.
“I’m interested in giving a voice to people who need a voice and who want a voice,” Kelly concluded.
