Florida Georgia Line emerged as a prominent country duo in 2012, achieving widespread success with their hit single "Cruise." Comprised of Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Florida, and Tyler Hubbard from Monroe, Georgia, the duo met at Nashville's Belmont University and quickly gained popularity on the Southeast club circuit. Their incorporation of pop and hip-hop elements into their sound set them apart from traditional country acts, leading to a string of chart-topping hits and accolades, including the record-breaking success of "Cruise."
Following their initial success, Florida Georgia Line continued to dominate the country music scene with hit albums like "Here's to the Good Times" and "Anything Goes." Their collaboration with pop singer Bebe Rexha on "Meant to Be" reclaimed their title for the most weeks at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart. The duo's fourth album, "Can't Say I Ain't Country," debuted at number four on the Billboard Top 200 chart, solidifying their position as one of the leading acts in contemporary country music.