Bad Realm Records / Atlantic Records breakout talent BRELAND proved why he is “1,000 percent the whole package” (Rolling Stone) with his national TV debut performance Monday (3/29) of his lauded single “Cross Country” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. 

His stand-out vocals were on full display through the track’s autobiographical lyrics, as he shared with Clarkson the double meaning of the “Cross Country” title – not only a recap of his journey into the spotlight, but carving out a space all his own by blurring genre lines. Praising the popularity of his breakout smash “My Truck,” Clarkson surprised BRELAND with a plaque to commemorate the song’s official PLATINUM certification by the RIAA for achieving 1 million sales and stream combined. Watch his career-first moment here. 
 
Adding to the excitement, BRELAND is vying for XXL’s 2021 Freshman Class, with voting now open for this year’s XXL Freshman 10th spot. Fans can vote for him once per hour here through Sunday night/Monday morning, April 4 at 12 a.m. ET. 
 
“Cross Country” continues to garner critical acclaim with Rolling Stone noting BRELAND is “feeling ever more confident in his hybrid sound,” and MusicRow praising, “there’s equal parts of vulnerability and strength in his delivery.” Amping up the song with the addition of GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Mickey Guyton, a brand-new version of “Cross Country” is available now.

ABOUT BRELAND
New Jersey-born BRELAND began writing songs as a teenager, inspired by a diverse collection of sounds and such eclectic artists as the Beatles, Rascal Flatts, Prince, and his number-one influence, Stevie Wonder. While attending Georgetown University, BRELAND knocked on every possible music-industry door and eventually broke through as a songwriter, landing a number of high-profile cuts with rappers like Elhae and YK Osiris. As he continued to work on his own music, BRELAND  posted “My Truck” on social media as a challenge to determine whether he could elicit 500 comments – and, after smashing that goal, self-released the track to multi-platform success. Along with paving the way for BRELAND’s signing to Bad Realm Records/Atlantic Records, the “My Truck” official video sparked headline-worthy streaming success, including hitting #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 and US Viral 50 charts. Praised by Rolling Stone as “1,000 percent the whole package,” BRELAND has been featured in leading press outlets like Genius, Paper, USA TODAY and on Billboard’s “Emerging Artists Spotlight.” His self-titled debut EP arrived May 2020 featuring the “My Truck” remix with Country superstar Sam Hunt, followed by a two-song compilation in honor of Juneteenth, Rage & Sorrow. BRELAND is kicking off 2021 with his latest single "Cross Country," along with its official music video plus a new version featuring Mickey Guyton.