‘Brave’ by Ruston Kelly
We love this beautiful song, “Brave,” by Nashville singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly! Kelly is in recovery and is very vocal about his struggles with mental health and addiction. In 2020, he penned this song as a tribute to his loved ones who helped him through.
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