Keegan was abandoned in China as a newborn, but adopted at 6 months old. He grew up in Indiana and spent most of his time outdoors, but also liked to sing. Keegan was shy and would only sing in private, yet his mother noticed his talent for music. She enrolled him in piano lessons at 7, and by 16 he was teaching lessons of his own. He formed a band and started singing publicly at local festivals and church events. Keegan is currently a junior at Belmont University studying music business and production.