Kelly was born and raised in the south. Can you still be called a "true southerner" if you live in St. Petersburg Florida? In this case the answer is "yes" !

He has those southern roots by the tail and you can hear them in each and every song on his new CD album called "Dirt Roads". You can say that the name "Dirt Roads" came from what he enjoys most - getting out on the weekends and racing his cars at the local Sunshine Action Speedway. Kelly has two different types of racecars, one is an open-wheeled modified that he runs on a short track and the other is considered "street stock" that he drives in a "boomer class". He says, "it's not too fast but it's a lot of fun"!

Kelly was raised on Country music and the early Rockin' roll influences of Hank Jr. and Chuck Berry. You can also hear the traditional influences of Hank, Sr., Johnny Cash as well as Merle Haggard as you listen to Kelly's songs. He spends a great deal of his time writing songs "for the people - about the people", and if you really think about it this is why Country music has been so popular. "This Is What Workin' People Do" is one of Kelly's songs that describes the down-to-earth everyday living that most people do.

Kelly Butler (Country Music Artist) is no stranger to music and performing. He's been out there playing guitar and singing in various local groups such as the Smoke Tree Band with his brother Mike and the Dusty Rose Band with his late brother Danny.

So much of this bio is not about Kelly - it's about "the Music and the Fans" and he says he's been blessed with so many great friends in his lifetime. He values talented people like Steve Connelly and Brian Thompson at the Zen Recording Studios who helped him produce and record this great CD project and Jose Santos Jr. who did the mastering.

"It's kinda like getting an award," Kelly states, "you want to thank everyone who has made such a difference in your life". THANKS GUYS - Jeff Newton, JN Print Service who did such a nice job on the all the art work and printing on the CD album, Lisa and Tom Carman - who helped with the promo's and all the day-to-day ordeals.

Many friends and family that encouraged Kelly to write his songs, such friends like James Glover and the entire Q Motor Sports Team as well as Ralph and Wayne Bowman and the Bowman race team, Frank and Bonnie Hill - owners of the Sunshine Action Speedway in St. Petersburg Florida, friends and fans - Michelle, Bev, Connie, Soula, and Beverly - all at Kelly's favorite restaurant - Peppers.

You are the ones that inspired "Dirt Roads" - all these songs were written and inspired by you !!! Songs for the people - about the people and there are songs for everyone - written, sang and produced from the heart and soul of a great up-coming songwriter and recording Artist.

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