MUSIC CITY MINUTE

Kane Brown: ‘Will you be my friend?’ | Music City Minute

Jul 16, 2026, 4:03 PM

Nearly every artist on Music Row at one point or another has described their experience in the industry as being a part of a big family. In fact, artists mentoring and supporting each other is one of the unique foundations of country culture. Yet, at the same time, Kane Brown admits that camaraderie does not necessarily translate into genuine friendship. While reflecting on his personal and professional life, the 32-year-old confessed he feels like an outsider who, despite all of his connections in Nashville, does not have a tight knit group of professional friends. Although Brown does enjoy frequently exchanging texts with Shaboozey, Chris Young, Morgan Wallen and Jason Aldean, understandably, he feels it’s just not the same as hanging out on the weekend, hitting the golf simulator, drinking a few beers and talking it up. At the end of the day though, the “What If” singer hasn’t completely given up on the prospect of a group of country buddies, declaring active recruitment is always open.

I’m Sheena, and that’s your Music City Minute.

Music City Minute

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Reba McEntire performs during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame at Alle...

Sarah Nelson

Reba McEnitre is fixin’ to be a grandma | Music City Minute

After a lifetime of challenges and achievements, country legend Reba McEntire is gearing up for the most important role of her life. Earlier this year, Reba’s son and daughter-in-law, Shelby […]

1 day ago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 15: Luke Bryan (Photo by Natasha Moustache/WireImage)...

Sheena

Turns out cutting a rug could score fans free Luke Bryan tickets | Music City Minute

Question: how many fermented beverages and awful dance moves would earn a person free Luke Bryan tickets for life? Drawing from experience, typically one-and-a-half to two beverages will at least […]

2 days ago

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY)  Garth Brooks performs onstage at the 51st an...

Sarah Nelson

Garth Brooks heads back to where it all started | Music City Minute

Garth Brooks is heading back to where it all started. Fresh off a history-making sold out show at London’s Hyde Park that drew over 70,000 fans, Brooks announced the Blame […]

7 days ago

CULLMAN, AL - JUNE 03:  Singer/Songwriter Thomas Rhett is joined on stage by his Dad Singer/Songwri...

Sarah Nelson

Rhett Akins gets surprise of his life | Music City Minute

Rhett Akins had no idea Jon Pardi was waiting backstage. Then came the words every country artist dreams of hearing. Sunday night at the Grand Ole Opry House, during a […]

8 days ago

...

Sarah Nelson

Jordan Davis narrowly escapes arrest in Canada | Music City Minute

Jordan Davis just played a show in Canada. Getting back into the U.S. was the hard part. Jordan Davis has a new touring story, and it’s a good one. After […]

10 days ago

Soccer...

Sarah Nelson

US soccer runs on country music | Music City Minute

The U.S. Men’s National Team doesn’t just play country music after games. They play it before them too. We’ve talked about how John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has […]

15 days ago

Kane Brown: ‘Will you be my friend?’ | Music City Minute