Charles Kelley and Maren Morris Release Duet 'Can't Be Alone Tonight'

Sultry collaboration breathes new life into a fan-favorite from Kelley's solo album

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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GRAMMY-winning artist Charles Kelley has released a duet version of his song "Can't Be Alone Tonight" featuring Maren Morris. The smooth R&B-tinged track channels the slow-burning romance of classic '80s pop ballads and showcases Morris' unmistakable vocals.

Why it matters

The duet follows the strong performance of Kelley's solo album "Songs for a New Moon," which has highlighted his continued evolution as an artist. The collaboration with Morris, a rising star in country music, is expected to further boost the profile of Kelley's solo work beyond his success with the band Lady A.

The details

"Maren has been one of my favorite voices in the genre since 'My Church,'" Kelley shared. "When I was thinking about who could join me on this song, she was the first person that came to mind. I'm so glad she said yes." The duet version of "Can't Be Alone Tonight" leans into smooth R&B textures and late-night longing, with Morris' vocals adding a fresh layer of emotional pull to the song's central theme of the magnetic ache of wanting to be close to the one you love.

  • The duet version of "Can't Be Alone Tonight" is available everywhere now.
  • Kelley will be performing his new music overseas when he takes the stage at The Tabernacle in London on March 5.

The players

Charles Kelley

A GRAMMY-winning artist who is one-third of the country music trio Lady A. He has released a solo album "Songs for a New Moon" and is now collaborating with Maren Morris on a duet version of his song "Can't Be Alone Tonight."

Maren Morris

A rising star in country music known for hits like "My Church." She has joined Charles Kelley on a duet version of his song "Can't Be Alone Tonight."

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What they’re saying

“Maren has been one of my favorite voices in the genre since 'My Church.' When I was thinking about who could join me on this song, she was the first person that came to mind. I'm so glad she said yes.”

— Charles Kelley (nashville.com)

What’s next

Fans can catch Kelley performing his new music overseas when he takes the stage at The Tabernacle in London on March 5.

The takeaway

The duet between Charles Kelley and Maren Morris on "Can't Be Alone Tonight" showcases the continued evolution of Kelley's solo work and his ability to collaborate with rising stars in country music, further expanding his fanbase beyond his success with Lady A.