Classic rock, the blues, Southern rock and yes, country are all ingrained in an energetic, powerful package thats become a major part of the club circuit. Texas-raised singer/songwriter Grant Gilbert is country music without the twang. His musical journey started in high school when his brother booked him a show to play Fuzzys Taco Shop in his hometown of Santo, Texas; population 315. Brantley Gilbert - Son Of The Dirty South (The Lyrics) ft. Jelly Roll. The word Amendment is written above two large guns with the text of the Second Amendment. His mother ran a preschool program at the local Baptist Church. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. He has a brother named Kolby. Barrett Hardy-Clay was born on November 11, 2017. Once he got sober, he and Amber reconnected and married on June 28, 2015. However, his family is there to remind him about what it was like. Brantley Gilbert has, for a long time, made his support for the military known. Brantley Gilbert's parents are Becky and Keith Gilbert. Brantley Gilbert isnt just a supporter of the military, but also everything it stands for. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. He gradually developed a liking towards music and eventually made up his mind to choose a career in music. New Country 101-Five Fest with Brantley Gilbert, LANCO, Colt Ford and more 6 p.m. Oct. 15. The hard work chewed up more of the clock than the good times, but those good times were and still are completely awesome. Brantleys support for our nations military is incredible. Gilbert produces his singles and does many duets and album releases too. Getty Images. The following month, the high-school sweethearts walked the red carpet at the 2019 ACM Awards in Las Vegas, where Cochran put her baby bump on display in a shimmery gold gown featuring a high slit, as well as matching heels, cradling her belly as the cameras flashed. Brantley Gilbert has been sober for more than seven years, when he entered rehab to overcome his addiction to drugs and alcohol. 2 with Husband Kyle Peterson, Rafael Nadal and Wife Mery 'Xisca' Perell Welcome Their First Baby in Mallorca, Riding High on Five No. Were trainin them young out here! Brantley Gilbert - Bottoms Up (Official Music Video) Brantley Gilbert - Rolex On A Redneck (The Lyrics) ft. Jason Aldean. But Im getting to where Im okay letting him tough it out. Brantley Gilbert fist-bumps a fan in the pit at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Once he scored a record deal and was making enough to pursue music full time, every day was a party, he says. He started booking shows in clubs, restaurants and coffee shops from Abilene to Fort Worth, doing at least one show almost every weekend since that inaugural Fuzzys performance. You even diaper them differently, so Im gonna be learning a whole lot of stuff from these books Amber reads and I cant wait!, I am just mush with Barrett, he admitted. Brantley finally took his last drink on December 18, 2011, and hasnt had another since. Brantley Gilbert always sings about his small-town country life whether it be now or when he was growing up. One particular story we love is when he teamed up with the Wounded Warrior Project to start an event called The Rolling Odyssey, a motorcycle ride from Houston to Baton Rouge and back. Gilbert wrote "One Hell of an Amen" based on a soldier who served alongside his friend overseas. The contest winner will get the bike with taxes and shipping included. In May of 2017, the two announced that they would soon be the parents of a baby boy! Country rock star Brantley Gilbert has got plenty of dates scheduled on his 2023 tour, and tickets for all his upcoming shows are on sale now! Braylen joining our family now makes it all that much more special.. I had to do something as all these emotions were hitting me at once. They want it to be done the right way. It was back when they were both attending the Johnson Bible College, a private Christian university in Kimberlin Heights, Tennessee, that the two met. Read on to learn more about Brantley Gilberts interactions with the military. "They're going to know sooner than others that I'm not a superhero. Hospitalized for pancreatitis, he was told that unless he gave up the bottle, he wouldnt make it til his next birthday. However, prices can vary based on the date of show, seat selection, tour guests, and many other factors. When Brantley Gilbert performs in Cleveland, concerts are typically held at Quicken Loans Arena, which seats 20562, FirstEnergy Stadium, which seats 73200, or House Of Blues - Cleveland, which seats 2500. I put her through hell., There was shame Nobody wakes up one morning and goes, I want to be a drunk and a pill addict. I definitely wasnt raised that way. and fear: I was building a house at the time and I remember calling my manager and going, Hey man are they pouring concrete for my house today? Brantley Gilbert doesnt like remembering the dark days of his addiction. Hes won numerous awards and accolades, and has celebrated several number one hits. Its such a blessing for us to welcome Braylen and both momma and baby girl are doing great, Gilbert tells PEOPLE. It was in June 2015, that Amber and Brantley tied the knot and decided to start a family together. William Morris Endeavor added Gilbert to its concert-booking roster. I just wanted a healthy, happy baby, but a little girl means a whole other deal., I know I have so much to learn, added the "What Happens in a Small Town" crooner. And Hub City Shakedown cradles a snarling, fuzzy guitar solo inside a blues/rock setting with all the passion of the late Glenn Freys Smugglers Blues.. Today, the 33-year-old One Hell of An Amen singer is a country star with back-to-back platinum albums. His addiction didnt seem to hinder his success; by 2011, he had a top five album and a CMA Song of the Year nomination for writing Dirt Road Anthem., It wasnt like I was stumbling around all day, he says. Because, being married and being a dad now, life's different; the things I'm doing daily are different. Just what the hell was I thinking?. Receive daily updates with the best country music videos, news, and more! Naturally, broken hearts and go-nowhere experiences with girls are at the heart of many of those songs, though even when things have gone wrong, Gilbert tends to find at least something redeeming in the center of it. They have continued their friendship and often call each other out on social media. In an interview with Impacting Our Future, Gilbert explained that his views on the military are deeply personal. Not only does he take every opportunity to help out veterans and serving members of the military, but hes also written songs to show support. Brantley Gilbert served as a marriage and relationship counselor at Friendship elementary in . - June 28, 2019 04:25 pm EDT. Gilbert's life before sobriety is filled with a few dark chapters, including a couple arrests and a near-fatal car accident when he was just 19 years old. However, as he recalls in a tell-all interview with People, he came dangerously close to never becoming any of those things. Gilberts father and uncle had graduated from Texas Tech in Lubbock, and Grant had always expected he would enroll there, too. It's like youre on top of the world for that little bit, and then it's gone. 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Even though it was like a hard time, it doesn't mean it was all bad, he reasons. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. These world-famous performers served in the armed forces, and all retired to a career in the arts. Brantley has said that his time spent growing up in Jefferson, Georgia is foggy in his memory. I got to the point where I knew it was something I couldnt do on my own, he tells PEOPLE. Bottoms up! Brantley Gilbert has a lot to celebrate. and measures 19 inches long. Im going to talk redneck. Gilbert did just that throughout the evening in blasting President Joe Biden and other political snowflakes, face masks and COVID-19. The self-taught musician kept his grassroots work ethic throughout high school, finding time to call restaurants for singing gigs while sitting in his car before Friday night football games. He had to buy a sound system from Guitar Center the night before the gig to even fulfill the date, and he learned the equipment on the fly to collect that first check. 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All About Dom Fenison, HARDY and Caleigh Ryan Are Married! To go back to that frame of mind now is hard. The business was as an insulation supplier. Also Friday night: Modern Day Prodigal Son, What Happens in a Small Town (his duet with Lindsay Ell, she singing along via music video), Country Must Be Country Wide and covers of songs by Steve Earle, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Colt Ford and Five Finger Death Punch. Josh Abbott, whose own self-named band has racked up a series of Top 10 country albums in Billboard, signed up to manage Gilbert in tandem with Triple 8 Management, a firm that already represents such disparate acts as Texas-bred country/rock group Eli Young Band, mainstream-country singer Scotty McCreery and Iceland indie rockers KALEO. Tickets for Brantley Gilbert shows in Phoenix start at $67.00, and average $123.00. Held On To features Gilberts scrappy vocals atop power chords in a track awash with mystery. And they don't cut corners.. While Brantley Gilbert didnt serve in the military, there are some country singers who have. By now we know that Brantley is way more athletic than we thought. During the ride, he became friends with a Wounded Warrior named Justin Patterson. I think a girl is going to be a whole new level of everything, and Im ready. Gilbert began guitar lessons in the second grade but quit shortly after, ultimately deciding that if he was going to learn how to play, he was going to do it by himself. His father was a preacher turned entrepreneur. Receive daily updates with the best country music videos, news, and more! After everything hed been through, that was the push Brantley needed to finally get sober. Gilbert was thinking of that discussion he would have with his children when he "Man That Hung the Moon" from his upcoming new album. 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The energy in those joints was palpable, and Gilbert sought it out in other mediums, too, honing in on the radio and on the best albums from his parents collection. Brantley recalls ending up in the hospital with terrible abdominal pains in late 2011. 1s, Scotty McCreery Now Awaits Fatherhood: 'I Don't Think I've Stopped Smiling', Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Parents newsletter. Ol' BG coming down from the stage to take out the trash. There is a significant challenge in Washington for communities big and small. Jul 30 Get Rollin' Tour Alpharetta, GA TICKETS RSVP VIP. Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? The bands dedication and attitude have made a mark with public audiences and inside the music business, too. She didnt want her daughter to have anything to do with him. But the crash didnt bring an end to Brantleys addictions. Kimberlin Heights is a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee and today the college is called Jonhson University. His back is facing the crowd and hes on a platform, which is being lifted in the air. Grant kicked off 2023 with his single, Six Pack State of Mind with Josh Abbott, and has more new music on the horizon. The country singer-songwriter, 34, and his wife Amber have welcomed their second child, daughter Braylen Hendrix Gilbert, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively. Thats a natural mix for Gilbert, since the band knows the love/hate experience of the road well. His addictions led to the end of their relationship. It was an eye-opening experience for Abbott, who was impressed with Gilberts budding talent. He's in a better place," the singer insists. Youve likely heard a few of Brantleys pumped up party songs, such as The Weekend. But did you have any idea that hes a sober man, and has been since 2011? Not long after that, they nearly led to the end of his life, again. 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Born in Jefferson, Georgia, in 1985, Gilbert moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and got his start in the industry as a songwriter before releasing his debut album "Modern Day Prodigal Son" in 2009. Gilberts ear was influenced early by his relatives playing fiddle and family vacations planned around Turnpike Troubadours concerts. After saying how Brantley changed his life with his support and care, Patterson gave him one of his coveted Purple Heart medals. In an interview with Impacting Our Future, Gilbert explained that his views on the military are deeply personal. Gilbert and Price started showing up at open-mic nights at the Blue Light, a rowdy club that became a proving ground for some of Gilberts heroes: Josh Abbott, Wade Bowen and William Clark Green. I wrote Man That Hung the Moon on the bus heading home thinking how life was about to change in the most incredible ways, Gilbert explains of the song, which will be included on Fire & Brimstone, out Oct. 4. Photo Credit: Alexa Campbell. It was while doing his community service at the local church that he met his future wife, Amber Cochran. We're still in our early twenties, and we're learning about ourselves a lot. My awesome wife gave me a Polaris ATV. There wasnt a period of time that went by that I didnt think of her, he says. In a video he shared to his Facebook page, Brantley introduces a little boy named Cam, who just so happens to be his godson. Its been an honor to be able to team up with Bendon for such an amazing cause as Toys for Tots. 800-745-3000, livenation.com . He hit his head pretty hard in the process, and because of this, his memory isnt what it used to be. He remembers carrying a black leather bag around Nashville that he filled with bottles of booze so he could have something to drink at arms reach at all times. Heres just how often hed pause to take a drink: Every hour and a half to two hours itd be time to get two or three good pulls on the bottle. 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