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Kelley Lovelace
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Kelley Lovelace was born in Paducah, Kentucky but was primarily raised in Hixson, Tennessee on the outskirts of Chattanooga. He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee just a few miles south of Nashville.
Upon completion of basic training in the United States ARMY, Kelley received the coveted Distinguished Honor Graduate Award recognizing him as the top soldier in the company. He continued to excel in the military and obtained the rank of specialist (E-4) before receiving an honorable discharge for faithfully completing his two-year term of service at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia.
As a cum laude graduate of Belmont University, Kelley began working and writing at Larry Butler's music publishing company, Perdido Key Music. In just three years he became President of this publishing company, owned by Shug Baggott, and dubbed it Music Alley before choosing to write songs full time and landing a song writing deal with EMI Music Publishing.
As a writer, he has had many songs recorded by artists such as Brad Paisley, Tracy Byrd, Teri Clark, David Ball, Mark Chesnutt, Clay Walker, Joe Nichols, and others. Among these recordings are 6 Top 5 Billboard hits:
He Didn't Have To Be / Brad Paisley #1
(Brad Paisley / Kelley Lovelace)
Wrapped Around / Brad Paisley #2
(Brad Paisley / Kelley Lovelace / Chris DuBois)
Two People Fell In Love / Brad Paisley #4
(Brad Paisley / Kelley Lovelace / Tim Owens)
The Impossible / Joe Nichols #1
(Kelley Lovelace / Lee Thomas Miller)
I Just Wanna Be Mad / Terri Clark #1
(Kelley Lovelace / Lee Thomas Miller)
What's A Guy Gotta Do / Joe Nichols #3
(Kelley Lovelace/Joe Nichols/Don Sampson)
The World / Brad Paisley #1
(Kelley Lovelace / Lee Thomas Miller / Brad Paisley)
Don't Forget To Remember Me / Carrie Underwood #1
(Kelley Lovelace / Morgane Hayes)
Kelley has also received Song of the Year nominations for "He Didn’t Have To Be," co-written with and recorded by Brad Paisley, from the Country Music Association (CMA), the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and the TNN Music Awards. Kelley's first Grammy nomination came in 2002 in the category of Best Country Song for "The Impossible" recorded by Joe Nichols, co-written with Lee Miller.
He has been awarded Song of the Year for "He Didn't Have To Be" by the TNN Music Awards and Music Row Magazine and is co-author of a gift book for stepfathers entitled "He Didn’t Have To Be." A made for television movie is also in the works based on the same song.
Kelley has also just recently finished his second book, published by Rutledge Hill Press, entitled "If You've Got A Dream, I've Got A Plan." This book is a must read for all aspiring songwriters.
As an active member, Kelley shares the vision of the Nashville Songwriters Association International of protecting the rights of songwriters worldwide. He recently joined them on a trip to Washington D.C. to help inform legislators on how songwriters get paid and why it's important to put a stop to the free downloading of music.
Kelley's hobbies are playing golf, reading, watching movies, dieting, and coaching little league baseball.
He is a deacon at Brentwood Baptist Church and is a supporter and facilitator of Search Ministries. He is active in ministry in his church, home, and on music row.
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