The Chattanooga country musician talks about their special bond and her famous punch.
But the path to success hasn’t been easy, beginning with an unstable childhood and brushes with homelessness.
What do you like so much about that drink?
Kane Brown with his grandmother Edy Brown.Credit: Courtesy of Kane Brown
KB: “I don’t know.
My Nana started making it, and it’s not frozen but just cold enough.
I’ve loved it ever since I was a kid.
Nana’s Lime Sherbet Punch.Credit: Frederick Hardy II, Food styling: Ruth Blackburn, Prop styling: Claire Spollen
She was in law enforcement, right?
“Yes, she was a sheriff and a detective.”
How did she influence you as a young man?
“She was a huge part of my life.
The cops knew who I was, and it made me feel special.
I feel like that was very important in my life.”
There were times when you dealt with homelessness as a kid.
What are some things you took away from that experience?
“I was fortunate that I wasn’t really homeless, like on the street.
I just didn’t have a stable foundation.
I had to do five years of high school because of moving around so much.
So [this issue] goes deep in my heart.
What are some of the organizations you’ve supported?
“Recently, we’ve been working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
A lot of them come up saying, ‘Can I go home with you?’
