A longtime fan of The Beatles, Kelley had an excerpt from Paul McCartney's song "Blackbird" tattooed on his right arm - "All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise" - aptly heralding the occasion of the band's European breakthrough, a market the trio had dearly wanted to crack (interview: BBC's Episode dated 10 August 2010 (2010)).
Married Cassie McConnell in a civil ceremony in Nashville in June 2009 then had a destination wedding over the Fourth of July, 2009 weekend in the Bahamas.
Became engaged to longtime girlfriend Cassie McConnell on Christmas Day 2008.
Met his girlfriend Cassie McConnell through his brother Josh Kelley, McConnell is Josh's publicist.
Began dating his now wife, publicist Cassie McConnell in 2006.
Used to work construction with his brother John.
Became a father for the 1st time at age 34 when his wife Cassie (née McConnell) Kelley gave birth to their son Ward Charles Kelley on February 11, 2016.
Member of country music band Lady A comprising fellow musicians Hillary Scott (vocals) and Dave Haywood (vocals/keyboards/mandolin).