Background
Kelley was born and raised in LaGrange, Georgia.
Kelley was born and raised in LaGrange, Georgia.
He attended Long Cane Middle School and Troup County High School, where he participated in the school"s show choir for years.
He appeared in films such as 28 Days (2000), Take the Lead (2006), Hairspray (2007), Lee Daniels" The Butler (2013) and in National Broadcasting Company"s live-musical event The Wiz Live! in December 2015. As a child, he starred in Coca-Cola commercials and played a role in the film Mamma Flora"s Family. He also performed in a church choir and gospel band with his family.
In 2007, Kelley starred in the film adaptation of Hairspray.
Both his performance and the film received positive reviews. On December 2, 2011, Kelley sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the Pac-12 Conference Championship Game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
In 2015, Kelley was cast in the role of the Scarecrow in National Broadcasting Company"s production of The Wiz Live!.
