Nashville-based
singer-songwriter
About
KP Kelly Jr. is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose love for country music was born during long summers in Arkansas with his grandparents. He honed his songwriting and guitar skills while serving in the military, forging a sound rooted in grit, soul, and authenticity.
Blending the spirit of country legends like Waylon Jennings, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, and Chris Stapleton with his own lived experiences, KP delivers powerful original songs and dynamic covers marked by raw emotion and storytelling depth. Offstage, he leads veteran songwriting workshops, open mics, and circles across Nashville—bringing community, connection, and heart to everything he does.