Brian Collins, hailing from West Georgia, is a dynamic singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for his soulful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and genre-crossing sound that blends Americana, Country, Southern Rock, and Blue-Eyed Soul. Over his career, Brian has shared stages with legendary acts including Zac Brown Band, KISS, Alabama, Marshall Tucker Band, Kip Moore, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Blackberry Smoke, earning recognition as an ‘Artist to Watch’ by CMA, Billboard, and CMT.
Brian first gained national attention with his debut single Never Really Left, followed by his uplifting sophomore hit Shine A Little Love, which reached the Top 10 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart and held the No. 1 spot on CMT’s Pure 12-Pack Countdown for seven consecutive weeks. He commemorated this success by launching his own music festival, Shine A Little Love Fest (SALLFest), now in its fifth year, and hosted tropical fan events like Meet Me In Mexico.
In 2025, Brian released several singles including Heart Has a Mind, Free Man, and Girl Like You, continuing his streak of emotionally resonant, uplifting music. In 2026, he followed with Better Days and the EP Songs from the Heart and for the Heart, a collection of his most personal and heartfelt songs to date, timed perfectly for Valentine’s Day. Several more singles are planned this year as he builds toward his brand-new upcoming album and prepares for his return to the UK stage at the Country Calling Festival.
Brian’s international profile has grown significantly with multiple UK appearances, including his sold-out tour alongside multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Kezia Gill, where he performed to enthusiastic audiences across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. He has also taken the stage at the prestigious C2C Country to Country Festival at London’s O2 Arena, entertaining thousands alongside global country stars such as Zac Brown Band, Lady A, and Old Crow Medicine Show.
Beyond performing, Brian is a producer and partner at Real 2 Reel Studios in Jonesboro, Georgia, just 15 minutes from Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport. Opened in 1976, Real 2 Reel was one of the first musician-owned and operated studios in the Atlanta area. Founder Bill Turpin, a legend in the Atlanta music scene, passed away in 2018, and his son Will Turpin, bassist and founding member of Collective Soul, now co-owns the studio alongside Brian Collins. Under their leadership, Real 2 Reel honors its rich legacy while embracing modern production, providing an artist-focused environment for recording, mixing, and audio post-production for music, film, and television.
Over the years, Brian has collaborated with notable musicians including Clay Cook, John Driskell Hopkins, and Daniel De Los Reyes, and has recorded multiple EPs including Brian Collins: The Mix Mill Studio Sessions and Good Things. During the pandemic, he spearheaded a collaborative music video for Shine A Little Love, honoring frontline responders including the NHS in the UK, which aired nationally on FOX in the U.S.
With his authentic southern sound, genuine southern soul, and infectious optimism, Brian Collins continues to inspire fans worldwide through both his music and production work, solidifying his status as one of contemporary country music’s most versatile and accomplished artists.
