Breland Lights Up The Kelly Clarkson Show With “Cross Country”

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.