Within the coronary heart of Nashville, the place music desires are spun into actuality, a dynamic twin-brother duo, Brandon and Derek Campbell, redefine nation music’s boundaries. Hailing from the quaint city of Versailles, Kentucky, these two usually are not simply musicians however storytellers, vogue icons, and cultural ambassadors. With their newest single, “Nation Hymn,” the brothers invite you to step into their world, the place self-acceptance and group reign supreme.
Rising up in a small city, the Kentucky Gents discovered their voice throughout the rolling hills and horse farms of Woodford County. “There’s one thing about realizing that you just actually know your self—[it’s full] acceptance,” they shared, reflecting on how their distinctive definition of happiness set them aside. “Our definition of happiness is simply totally different from others. And once we realized that a part of that definition was doing our personal factor and doing it collectively, every thing modified.”
Their journey from ballet and music majors at Indiana College and Chicago, respectively, to Nashville’s radiant music scene is a testomony to their relentless pursuit of authenticity. “We simply weren’t completely satisfied,” they admitted, trying again on their early days. However now, with their soulful mix of nation and R&B, they’re able to take the world by storm.

As they gear up for EBONY’s upcoming Sensory Soiree in April 2025, The Kentucky Gents are set to carry a chunk of Kentucky to Detroit. “We’re bringing a chunk of us there that I feel truthfully nobody has seen earlier than,” Derrick stated, promising a sensory expertise that celebrates Kentucky’s wealthy tradition and spirit.
For The Kentucky Gents, their house state is greater than only a backdrop; it’s a dwelling, respiratory a part of their identification. “The Derby and our household…it’s like summer time Christmas,” they exclaimed. “It’s our tradition, and it’s really prefer it’s on my sleeve always.” From the thoroughbred spirit they carry into each room to their deep-rooted love for Kentucky bourbon, their connection to their roots is plain.

A lot so, that they typically discover themselves heading again house to shoot music movies. As they put it, “Lots of stuff we movie, we go house for it, you realize? Like some movies we do, we [feel like] I’m driving a horse in Kentucky on this one, child.”
With 2025 declared by the duo because the 12 months of The Kentucky Gents, they’re able to make waves within the music business. “We don’t consider in minimalism. The larger, the higher, the extra,” they asserted, as their mixed imaginative and prescient reaches past music. They intention to carry again the significance of music movies, creating visible experiences that complement their soulful sound. As they put together to advertise “Nation Hymn,” The Kentucky Gents are excited to discover collaborations past genres. “The world is an enormous place, and we’re all blended,” they stated. “Keep tuned.”
In a time the place music is an expertise, The Kentucky Gents are right here to ensure that each observe, each lyric and each efficiency is a mirrored image of their vibrant, unapologetic selves. As they take the stage on the Sensory Soiree, they invite you to hitch them on this exhilarating journey—one which guarantees to be as cool and thrilling because the duo themselves.