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Nelly: Watch Him Perform With Kane Brown, Florida Georgia Line

Hip-hop artist Nelly continues his moves in country music; he just starred in an episode of CMT Crossroads.  He was the first hip-hop artist ever to headline the series and…

Nelly and Kane Brown

FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 01: Nelly and Kane Brown perform onstage for CMT Crossroads: Nelly & friends at The Factory At Franklin on September 01, 2021 in Franklin, Tennessee.

(Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for CMT)

Hip-hop artist Nelly continues his moves in country music; he just starred in an episode of CMT Crossroads.  He was the first hip-hop artist ever to headline the series and was joined by his friends Kane Brown, Blaco Brown, BRELAND and Florida Georgia Line. The hour-long special featured performances by Nelly's latest release -- the country-heavy Heartland EP -- as well as some songs from his 2000 debut, Country Grammar.

Here are some of the highlights:

Nelly, Kane Brown, Blanco Brown & Breland - "Country Grammar"

Nelly & Kane Brown - "Cool Again"

Nelly, Blanco Brown & Breland - “High Horse”

Nelly & Florida Georgia Line Perform "Lil Bit"

Brian has been working in pop culture and media for about three decades: he’s worked at MTV, VH1, SiriusXM, CBS and Loudwire. Besides working as a writer and an editor-in-chief, he’s also appeared on air as a pundit, guested on radio shows and hosted podcasts. Over the years, he’s interviewed the surviving members of Led Zeppelin, the members of U2, Beyonce, Pink, Usher, Stevie Nicks, Lorde… and is grateful to have had the chance to interview Joe Strummer of the Clash and Tom Petty.