Josh Kelley
Joshua Bishop Kelley (born January 30, 1980)[1] is an American musician and singer-songwriter. Kelley has recorded for Hollywood Records, Threshold Records and DNK Records as a pop rock artist. His songs "Amazing" and "Only You" reached the top ten on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
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- Name
- Josh Kelley
- Birth Name
- Joshua Bishop Kelley
- Born
- 30 January 1980
- Birthplace
- Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Singer-songwriter
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- rock music and country music.
- Education
- University of Mississippi and Lakeside High School.
- Languages
- English.
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Joshua Bishop Kelley (born January 30, 1980)[1] is an American musician and singer-songwriter. Kelley has recorded for Hollywood Records, Threshold Records and DNK Records as a pop rock artist. His songs "Amazing" and "Only You" reached the top ten on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
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Josh Kelley was an American actor, composer and musician, among other activities. The actor was born in Augusta. Josh Kelley studied at Lakeside High School and University of Mississippi.
Genres include country music and rock music. Languages used include English.
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Biography
Biography
In 2010, Kelley signed to MCA Nashville and began a country music career.[2] His debut country single, "Georgia Clay", reached the top 20 on the Hot Country Songs charts.

Josh Kelley performing live at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles California on Monday January 12th, 2015. This was Josh's second of three residency shows this month.
Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA · Josh Kelley 01/12/2015 #11

Josh Kelley performing live at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles California on Monday January 12th, 2015. This was Josh's second of three residency shows this month.
Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA · Josh Kelley 01/12/2015 #4
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Josh Kelley • Birth Name — Joshua Bishop Kelley • Born — 30 January 1980 • Birthplace — Augusta, Georgia, U.S. • Origin — Evans, Georgia, U.S. • Instrument — * Vocals • guitar • keyboards • trombone • Genre — * Pop rock • blues rock • country • Occupation — * Singer-songwriter • musician • Years Active — 2001–present • Label — * DNK • Hollywood • Threshold • MCA Nashville • Associated Acts — Lady A • Website — JoshKelley.com
Early life
Early life
Kelley was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Dr. John W. Kelley, a cardiologist, and Gayle Kelley.[3] Kelley began his musical career at the age of 11. His younger brother, Charles Kelley, is a musician and singer in the country trio Lady A.[4]
Music career
Music career
Kelley released his independent album, Changing Faces, in 2001 and signed with Hollywood Records in 2002. Working with John Alagia as his record producer, Kelley released the album, For the Ride Home, on June 3, 2003. In November 2009, Kelley signed with MCA Nashville and began recording his first country album in 2010.[5] Kelley released the album New Lane Road in 2016.[6]
Concert tours
Concert tours
• Supporting • Revolution Tour with Miranda Lambert (2011) • Own the Night Tour with Lady A (2011) • The Driver Tour with Charles Kelley (2016)
Personal life
Personal life
Kelley met actress Katherine Heigl in spring 2005 when she appeared in his music video "Only You". One year later, in June 2006, they became engaged.[7] During a taping of Live With Regis and Kelly, Heigl stated that she and Kelley chose to wait until marriage before living together, saying, "I think I just wanted to save something for the actual marriage... I wanted there to be something to make the actual marriage different than the dating or the courtship."[8] In 2009, the couple adopted a South Korean baby girl,[9] naming her Nancy Leigh, after Heigl's mother and her adopted, Korean-born older sister, respectively. Nancy Leigh's nickname is Naleigh.[10] Nancy Leigh was born with a congenital heart defect that was repaired with open heart surgery before she left South Korea.[11] Kelley and Heigl adopted a second daughter, Adalaide Marie Hope, in April 2012.[12][13] In addition to their two daughters, Josh Kelley and Katherine Heigl have a son, Joshua Bishop Kelley Jr., born December 20, 2016.[14] Kelley, Heigl, and their children live in Oakley, Utah.[15]
Studio albums
Studio albums
• Title — Album details — Peak chart positions • US — US Heat — US Indie — US Country — US Folk — AUS • For the Ride Home — * Release date: June 3, 2003 * Label: Hollywood — 159 — 5 — — — — — — — 79 • Almost Honest — * Release date: August 23, 2005 * Label: Hollywood — 114 — 1 — — — — — — — — • Just Say the Word — * Release date: June 6, 2006 * Label: Threshold — — — — — — — — — — — — • Special Company — * Release date: February 5, 2008 * Label: DNK — — — 7 — 27 — — — — — — • Backwoods — * Release date: August 20, 2008 * Label: DNK — — — 19 — — — — — — — — • To Remember — * Release date: September 29, 2008 * Label: DNK — — — 11 — — — — — — — — • Georgia Clay — * Release date: March 22, 2011 * Label: MCA Nashville — 92 — — — — — 16 — — — — • New Lane Road — * Release date: April 22, 2016 * Label: Sugar Hill — — — — — — — 29 — 13 — — • My Baby & The Band — * Release date: November 2020 — — — — — — — — — — — — • "—" denotes releases that did not chart[22]
Extended plays
Extended plays
• Title — EP details • Josh Kelley Live Session EP — * Release date: August 2, 2005 * Label: Hollywood • Georgia Clay — * Release date: November 30, 2010 * Label: MCA Nashville
Singles
Singles
• Year — Title — Peak chart positions — Album • US — US AC — US Adult — US Country — AUS • 2003 — "Amazing" — 79 — — — 8 — — — 61 — For the Ride Home • 2004 — "Everybody Wants You" — — — — — 24 — — — — • 2005 — "Only You" — — — — — 9 — — — 99 — Almost Honest • "Almost Honest" — — — — — 29 — — — — • 2006 — "Get with It" — — — — — — — — — — • "Pop Game" — — — — — — — — — — — Just Say the Word • "Just Say the Word" — — — — — — — — — — • 2008 — "Unfair" — — — — — — — — — — — Special Company • 2009 — "To Remember" — — — 27 — — — — — — — To Remember • 2010 — "Georgia Clay" — 87 — — — — — 17 — — — Georgia Clay • 2011 — "Gone Like That" — — — — — — — 53 — — • 2014 — "Mandolin Rain" — — — — — — — — — — • "—" denotes releases that did not chart
Guest singles
Guest singles
• Year — Single — Artist — Album • 2017 — "Young Americans" — Colt Ford (with Charles Kelley) — Love Hope Faith
Other contributions
Other contributions
• Year — Song — Album • 2004 — "To Make You Feel My Love" — A Cinderella Story (soundtrack) • "Everybody Wants You" — The Prince & Me (soundtrack) • "Share This Day" — Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (soundtrack) • "Amazing" — Raising Helen (soundtrack) • 2005 — "You Are the Woman" — Herbie: Fully Loaded (soundtrack) • "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" — Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen • 2006 — "Lover Come Up" — My Super Ex-Girlfriend (soundtrack) • "Sunset Lover" — John Tucker Must Die (soundtrack) • "Feels Like Home" — Brother Bear 2 (soundtrack) • "Welcome to This Day (Reprise)" • "You're a Part of Everything" — Candles on Bay Street (soundtrack) • 2008 — "Unfair" — 27 Dresses (soundtrack) • "You're a Part of Everything" — Picture This (soundtrack) • 2009 — "Under the Covers" — The Ugly Truth (soundtrack) • 2012 — "The Best of Me" — Act of Valor (soundtrack)
Music videos
Music videos
• Year — Video — Director • 2004 — "Everybody Wants You" — Elliott Lester • 2005 — "Only You" — Marcus Raboy • 2010 — "Georgia Clay" — Wes Edwards • 2011 — "Gone Like That" — Adam Boatman • 2012 — "Naleigh Moon" — Katherine Heigl • 2016 — "It's Your Move"[27] • 2017 — "Young Americans" (with Colt Ford & Charles Kelley) — Wayne Miller
Identity
Identity
Josh Kelley is recorded with the occupation singer-songwriter. Classed in the genre country music. Recorded as singer-songwriter, musician, actor, songwriter and composer.
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Josh Kelley was born on 30 January 1980.
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- 1.Fuoco, Christina. Josh Kelley Biography. AllMusic.com.
- 2.Josh Kelley's Country Music Crossover: It Feels Like Coming Home.
- 3.Rhodes, Don. Augusta musicians finding fame with Lady Antebellum. The Augusta Chronicle.
- 4.Abrahamson, Rachel Paula. Lady Antebellum Singer Charles Kelley Gets Engaged. US Magazine. December 26, 2008.
- 5.Singer-Songwriter Josh Kelley Signs Nashville Record Deal.
- 6.Review: Josh Kelley, 'New Lane Road'. NPR.org.
- 7.Grey's Anatomy Star Katherine Heigl Engaged. People. June 16, 2006.
- 8.YouTube. Katherine Heigl live with Regis and Kelly — part 1. March 24, 2008.
- 9.Fleeman, Mike. Katherine Heigl & Husband Adopting a Girl. People. September 9, 2009.
- 10.Ingrassia, Lisa. Katherine Heigl's Baby Joy. People. 75. 14. 73. September 5, 2009.
- 11.People. Katherine Heigl: Naleigh '100 Percent Fine' After Open Heart Surgery. May 20, 2010.
- 12.Katherine Heigl, Josh Kelley Adopt Second Daughter!. Us Weekly. April 25, 2012.
- 13.Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley Name Daughter Adalaide Marie Hope. People. May 15, 2012.
- 14.Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley Welcome Son Joshua Bishop.
- 15.Goin' country – Katie Heigl and Josh Kelley now call Utah home | Salt Lake Magazine Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- 16.Josh Kelley Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard.
- 17.Josh Kelley Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums. Billboard.
- 18.Josh Kelley Album & Song Chart History: Independent Albums. Billboard.
- 19.Josh Kelley Album & Song Chart History: Country Albums. Billboard.
- 20.Josh Kelley Album & Song Chart History: Folk Albums. Billboard.
- 21.152.
- 22.Allers, Hannahlee. Josh Kelley Set to Release First New Album in Five Years. The Boot. March 25, 2016.
- 23.Josh Kelley Chart History: Hot 100. Billboard.
- 24.Josh Kelley Chart History: Adult Contemporary. Billboard.
- 25.Josh Kelley Chart History: Adult Pop Songs. Billboard.
- 26.Georgia Clay – Josh Kelley. Billboard.
- 27.It's Your Move (Official Video) – Josh Kelley. Vevo.
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