Kaleb Sanders is stepping into his power — and into your playlists — with his brand new single “Be A Man,” out now on all streaming platforms. The country riser, who signed with Red Street Records earlier this year, isn’t afraid to speak up on what it means to respect women, honor your feelings, and yeah… be a man in 2025.
“This song means a lot to me for so many reasons,” Kaleb shares. “It holds such an important and impactful message, and I fell in love with it the first time I heard it.” The track, penned by Cody Bradley, Jordan James, Scout Speer and producer Brad Wagner, is a soul-stirring anthem that dives deep into the emotional aftermath of a toxic relationship — and it comes with an equally cinematic music video starring Kaleb himself.
It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a level of vulnerability we can’t help but stan.
But if you think Kaleb’s just another cowboy crooning about heartbreak, think again. The Florida-born, Nashville-based artist is part singer-songwriter, part genre blender, and full-on wildcard.
“I’m genre agnostic,” Kaleb told Celeb Secrets exclusively during our sit-down at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2025 in Nashville back in February. “I have influence from literally every genre across the board… I just let whatever comes out, come out. And that might be what I’m releasing next.”
His CRS energy was infectious (yes, we said it!), and it’s clear that Kaleb is riding high off more than just career momentum. After his indie hit “Marlboro Man” started gaining serious traction, the offers rolled in. And Red Street? Total match made in country heaven.
“They felt like my vibe,” he said with a grin. “I was like, I love these people. And they ended up becoming home.”
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“Be A Man” follows Kaleb’s label debut “Right Guy,” a Valentine’s Day release that’s packed with genre-blending goodness and emotional grit. “We wrote and recorded it all in one day,” he shared. “It was easy for me to record — I really felt it in my soul.” The music video? Also iconic. Kaleb casually mentioned it was one of four (!!) music videos he shot in a single day, and yes, acting came surprisingly natural.
“I didn’t expect that I would be pretty good at [acting],” he laughed. “It felt pretty natural and I had a lot of fun doing it.”
It’s safe to say Kaleb’s having a breakout moment — and he’s keeping the momentum going as direct support on Erin Kinsey’s Gettin’ Away With It Tour, kicking off May 21 in St. Louis. New tracks? Already in the works. A full-circle journey from writing songs on his bathroom counter to touring nationwide? Yeah, it’s happening.
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And while Kaleb’s music is full of depth, don’t let his heartfelt lyrics fool you — the man’s got jokes (and secrets). When we played a little Celeb Secrets game, we learned that he can dunk a basketball, prefers honky tonk dance battles to karaoke, and would turn the “” emoji into a country song. “I don’t know how, but we’re gonna figure it out,” he said with a wink.
If Kaleb’s life was a country song? He’s calling it “Right Guy, Wrong Time.” But with the way 2025’s shaping up, we’d argue the timing’s just right.
So go stream “Be A Man,” mark your calendar for tour dates, and remember the name — because Kaleb Sanders isn’t just singing the songs. He’s rewriting the rulebook.
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