Fatherhood, CRS New Faces & “Anything Like You” | Kelsey Hart
Kelsey Hart joined Heart of the Gulch host Tony Mendoza during CRS 2026 in Nashville for a personal conversation about becoming a father, being named one of the CRS New Faces of Country Music, and how this new season of life is changing the way he looks at his career.
With his audience continuing to grow, Kelsey is entering one of the biggest chapters of his life—both onstage and at home.
Kelsey Hart opens up about becoming a father, “Anything Like You” and entering one of the biggest years of his country music career.
Fatherhood Changes Everything
Becoming a new dad has given Kelsey a completely different perspective.
During his Heart of the Gulch interview, he talks about balancing family with life on the road and how fatherhood has changed what matters most to him.
That new perspective also connects to “Anything Like You,” a song that takes on even more meaning as Kelsey begins experiencing parenthood for himself.
Heart of the Gulch host Tony Mendoza sits down with Kelsey Hart during CRS 2026 to talk family, touring and his growing country music career.
CRS New Faces of Country Music
Kelsey Hart reflects on being named a CRS New Face of Country Music and touring with Dylan Scott during a major year of career growth.
Kelsey entered CRS 2026 with another major milestone: being selected as one of the New Faces of Country Music.
The recognition puts him alongside a group of artists country radio believes are positioned for major growth, making 2026 an especially important year in his career.
But even with the momentum, Kelsey remains focused on growth rather than getting caught up in expectations.
Life on the Road With Dylan Scott
Touring has become another major piece of Kelsey's career.
He talks about hitting the road with Dylan Scott on the Till I Can't I Will Tour, learning from other artists and discovering the kinds of venues where he feels most connected to the audience.
As the crowds get bigger, balancing those opportunities with being present for his family has become increasingly important.
A Different Definition of Success
This chapter isn't simply about streams, radio or bigger stages.
Kelsey reflects on what he wants from 2026 and how his definition of success continues changing as his life does.
Being a CRS New Face is huge. Touring with Dylan Scott is huge.
But becoming a father has given all of those accomplishments a different perspective.
For Kelsey Hart, 2026 isn't only about becoming a bigger country artist. It's about figuring out the kind of artist, father and person he wants to become along the way.
Watch Kelsey Hart on Heart of the Gulch
Watch the full Kelsey Hart interview from CRS 2026 as he joins Tony Mendoza to discuss fatherhood, “Anything Like You,” CRS New Faces of Country Music, touring with Dylan Scott and what's ahead in 2026.
Tony Mendoza is the Nashville-based host and creator of Heart of the Gulch, featuring conversations with country artists, songwriters and personalities from Nashville and beyond.
