Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Keith Gilbert, born on January 20, 1985, in Jefferson, Georgia, established himself as a prominent figure in country rock music. His career began in 2005, initially as a songwriter in Nashville, where he signed with Warner Chappell Publishing. This early phase proved foundational, leading to the release of his debut album, “A Modern Day Prodigal Son,” in 2009 under Average Joes Entertainment. This was followed by “Halfway to Heaven” in 2010. Gilbert’s songwriting prowess was evident early on, co-writing hit singles such as “My Kinda Party” and “Dirt Road Anthem” for Jason Aldean, and even having Aldean cover his song “The Best of Me.”

In 2011, Gilbert’s career advanced significantly when he signed with Valory Music Co., a division of Big Machine Records. This partnership led to the re-release of “Halfway to Heaven” as a deluxe edition, featuring production by Dann Huff. This album produced his first two number-one hits on the Hot Country Songs chart: “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.” His album “Just as I Am,” released in May 2014, continued this success with its lead single “Bottoms Up” also reaching number one, and “One Hell of an Amen” becoming his fourth chart-topper in 2015. He was honored with the ACM New Male Artist award in 2013, solidifying his position in the country music landscape.

Gilbert continued to release successful albums including “The Devil Don’t Sleep” (2017), “Fire & Brimstone” (2019), and “So Help Me God” (2022). His work frequently features collaborations with other notable artists, such as Lindsay Ell on “What Happens in a Small Town” (2018), Hardy and Toby Keith on “The Worst Country Song of All Time” (2021), and Jelly Roll on “Son of the Dirty South” (2022). Throughout his career, Gilbert has demonstrated a consistent ability to produce chart-topping music, earning him multiple awards and a dedicated fanbase, reflecting a career built on sustained achievement and artistic collaboration. His personal life includes an eight-day USO tour in 2013, entertaining American service members in Italy and Kuwait.