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Kane Brown Grew up without a Dad, So He Vowed to Be the 'Best Dad He Can' for His Kids

Kane Brown grew up determined to be a supportive father to his children—an experience he lacked as a child. The singer spoke his mind about marriage and his role as a father.

On October 1, 1993, a star named Kane Allen Brown was born. The challenging conditions around the singer propelled him into stardom. In an interview with CBS Mornings this October, the country singer elucidated to Gayle King that he always had his mind set on being present in his eventual fatherhood.

The singer became a father with the help of his wife, Katelyn Jae Brown, who he wedded on October 12, 2018. Together they had two daughters: Kingsley Rose, 3, and Kodi Jane, ten months.

Kane Didn't Talk about His Dad a Lot

Kane grew up without his father's presence. At a party celebrating his chart-climbing track "What Ifs," the country star revealed he was just three years old when his father was arrested in 1996.

From that moment, living within the custody of his mother and grandmother, Kane decided to be a better man. He added: "I just wanted to give them the life I never had."

Although the singer's life was void of a father figure, he never cut off the man that couldn't be there for him. He is still in contact and set on building a relationship with his absent father. The singer has not disclosed the nature of the crime leading to his father's arrest.

There is also no directive about when the singer's father will be released from prison. However, one thing is clear: Kane is determined to turn his life's lemons into lemonade for his children. He wants to ensure they don't suffer the same lack he did.

Kane Wanted to Be the Best Dad for His Daughter

Kane revealed that his camp -- his friend Jason Aldean in particular -- had been suggesting fatherhood for an entire year leading up to his wife's pregnancy. The singer had a national tour lined up to span throughout their pregnancy but had his sights set on becoming a father and channeling his father's absence into a motivation to do better. He said:

"I'm excited. You know, me and my wife are in it together, and I get to be the dad that I never really had."

The musician shared a photo of his then-newborn daughter, Kingsley, on Instagram with a touching caption that read, "I grew up without a dad, so I'm gonna be the best one I can be! Love you, baby girl." He added a red heart emoji at the end.

His Stepdad Once Shaved His Head as a Punishment

Kane came from humble beginnings, facing abject conditions, poverty, and homelessness with his family. Born and raised near the Tennessee-Georgia border, his homeless family moved around a lot. He channeled the traumatic experiences of his childhood into his music, which became noticed in 2015.

Since 2016, the country singer has grown into a headline act, gaining experience on the road as a supporting act for his friend, Jason Aldean. In February 2022, Kane wrapped up his first headline tour, "Blessed and Free," and is currently on the road with his second headline tour, "Drunk or Dreaming."

Underneath the veil of stardom lies the memories of his childhood. Kane was abused by his stepfather, who would shave his head bald as a punishment. Those incidents, and the other painful experiences he endured at the hands of his stepfather, robbed him of a normal childhood. Today, he is a proud father of Kingsley and Kodi.

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Carisa Kissane

Update: 2024-05-21