BRETT KISSEL TEAMS UP WITH LEE BRICE TO HONOUR RURAL COMMUNITIES ON NEW ANTHEM “FARMER”

Single Comes Ahead Of Kissel Joining Brice On Canadian Leg Of His Upcoming 2026 Sunriser Tour

 December 12, 2025 (Toronto, ON) — Multi-platinum, 3x JUNO Award-winning country entertainer Brett Kissel celebrates the backbone of rural life with the release of his anthemic new single “Farmer,” featuring Platinum selling country artist Lee Brice. Available everywhere today, the track stands as a heartfelt tribute to the people whose grit, sacrifice, and steadfast spirit keep communities thriving. Built around the hook “the only thing tougher than the farm is the farmer,” the song arrives as one of Kissel’s most resonant anthems to date. Listen to “Farmer” ft Lee Brice HERE. 

Speaking on the collaboration, Kissel shares: “The farming community is made up of some very special and extremely hard working people. It is an honour for Lee and I to give this anthem to them as a simple token of appreciation for all that they do. They feed the world and show us how to be better humans on a daily basis. God bless the farmer.” 

Rooted in storytelling and lifted by the unmistakable blend of Kissel and Brice’s voices, “Farmer” underscores the pair’s shared reverence for rural culture and the people who live it every day. The release also arrives as Kissel prepares to join Brice as direct support on select dates of the 2026 Sunriser Tour, a run that promises big crowds, big moments, and the signature storytelling Brice has become known for. 

“I am sooo excited for April when I get to hit the road with my buddy Lee Brice,” Kissel adds. “He’s such an amazing writer, singer, and performer. What a night of music and fun each show will be and I am so stoked to get back playing in some of my favourite arenas in Canada. Let’s GO!!!” 

Kissel will join Brice for the Canadian stops kicking off April 11 in Kelowna and continuing through Western Canada, Manitoba, and Ontario. Alongside the tour, Kissel is gearing up for a major 2026 festival season that includes Boots & Hearts, Dauphin’s Countryfest, Route 905 Festival, and more. 

The tour follows a landmark year for Kissel, who has continued to amplify his artistic momentum across radio, streaming, and the stage. Kissel entered 2025 with the release of his Let Your Horses Run album, which produced a string of Top 10 singles including “Let Your Horses Run,” “Another One,” and “Cowboys & Dreamers,” which climbed into the Top 5, and earned six CCMA Award nominations. He expanded the project this fall with Let Your Horses Run (Deluxe), highlighted by his high-profile collaboration with Dierks Bentley on “Hurtin’ Songs,” and delivered new fan favourites like “Heart To Forget.” Kissel will cap off the year with an unforgettable evening at the Silent Ice Center on New Year’s Eve, promising a night filled with music, memories, and celebration as fans gather to count down to 2026 together. 

With national tour dates, major festival announcements, and a steady wave of radio support, Kissel’s current chapter marks one of the most dynamic and defining periods of his career. For more information on new music and tour dates heading into 2026, visit www.brettkissel.com. 

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ABOUT BRETT KISSEL:

Known for his charismatic personality, dynamic stage presence, and unique musical style, Brett Kissel has soared to the top of the Canadian country music charts as one of the country’s most celebrated entertainers. With 23 CCMA Awards, 3 JUNO Awards, 2 Gold-certified albums, 14 Gold singles, 6 Platinum singles, and an impressive 20 Top 10 radio hits including four Number Ones, his impact is undeniable. Kissel has toured with Brad Paisley and Garth Brooks and collaborated with Grammy winners Charley Pride, Dave Mustaine, Nelly, 98°, and Cooper Alan. Following the ambitious four-album rollout of The Compass Project and its accompanying national tour, Kissel entered a powerful new chapter in 2025 with a run of Top 10 singles including “Let Your Horses Run,” “Another One,” and “Cowboys & Dreamers.”

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ABOUT LEE BRICE:

When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn’t selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like Dulce Vida Tequila and Loud Lemon, you’ll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter. Meanwhile, with over 10 billion career streams, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He has reached the No. 1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling “Memory I Don’t Mess With,” which consecutively follows three prior No. 1’s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Year and 3x Platinum track “One of Them Girls,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, and the 4x Platinum hit “Rumor,” which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards. One of the most played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he’s taken nine radio singles to No. 1: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs, and he’s performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s Today, ABC’s The Bachelor, NBC’s The Voice and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Lee performed as part of the Library

of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020. At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Lee took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” At the 56th ACM Awards, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Lee and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Lee’s 2020 album, Hey World, is certified as Platinum and features several multi-Platinum selling hits. At the start of 2025, Brice announced the return of his acoustic tour, the You, Me & My Guitar Tour and released his radio single, “Cry,” followed by “Said No Country Boy Ever,” – teaming up with some of his legendary Country friends – Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson and Rob Hatch (aka The Traler Park). Recently, Brice released his powerful and reflective track, “Killed the Man,” out now. Stay tuned for more new music from Brice into 2026.

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