Charles Kelley is stepping into a bold new creative chapter with his upcoming solo album ‘Songs for a New Moon' set for release on June 25 via Capitol Records Nashville. Marking his first major solo project in years, the 16-track album leans into shimmering '80s pop influences while embracing themes of self-discovery, optimism, and reinvention. Produced largely by Sam Ellis and Lindsay Rimes, with Kelley co-writing every original song, the album features lush saxophones, layered synths, and soaring vocals that push his artistry into fresh territory.
New songs ‘Run' and ‘Driving And Listening to Music' are out now, showcasing the record’s blend of nostalgic tones and modern storytelling. The album also includes a mix of upbeat anthems and soulful ballads, from the smooth, romantic ‘Can’t Be Alone Tonight' to a cover of The Killers’ ‘Here With Me' and a reimagined take on Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time.'
SONGS FOR A NEW MOON Track List:
1. Can’t Lose You (Charles Kelley, Lindsay Rimes, Michael Whitworth, Josh Kear)*
2. Covering My Tracks (Sam Ellis, Meg Mcree, Benjy Davis, Charles Kelley)~
3. Take Back Goodbye (Charles Kelley, Lindsay Rimes, Josh Kear)*
4. Run (Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland, Charles Kelley)~
5. Can’t Be Alone Tonight (Sam Ellis, Charles Kelley, Jon Green)~
6. Here With Me (Brandon Flowers, Fran Healy, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, Ronnie Vannucci)~
7. Angel Eyes (Sam Ellis, Micah Premnath, Charles Kelley)~
8. How Gone (Charles Kelley, Lindsay Rimes, Michael Whitworth, Josh Kear)*
9. Lost And The Lonely (Sam Ellis, Charles Kelley, Joybeth Taylor, Thomas Archer)~
10. Never Let You Go (Charles Kelley, Lindsay Rimes, Michael Whitworth, Josh Kear)*
11. Full Time Fool (Charles Kelley, Lindsay Rimes, Josh Kear)*
12. Photograph (Charles Kelley, Lindsay Rimes, Michael Whitworth, Josh Kear)*
13. Kiss Thing Thing Goodbye (Charles Kelley, Josh Kear, Mark Holman)#
14. Driving And Listening To Music (Charles Kelley, Adam Doleac, Devin Dawson, Brad Tursi, Jordan Schmidt)+
15. Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman)~
16. Look What We Did (Sam Ellis, Charles Kelley, Laura Veltz)~
Kelley describes ‘Songs for a New Moon' as his most honest and freeing work to date, inspired by a personal sense of renewal and a desire to explore musical roots he’s long admired. With this album, the Grammy-winning artist invites listeners into a new era of his career—one filled with bold experimentation and emotional clarity.
