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Brantley Gilbert | |
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.jpg) Gilbert at Simpleman 2011. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 20, 1985 |
| Origin | Jefferson, Georgia, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Country, Country rock[1] |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Average Joe's Entertainment Valory |
| Website | http://brantleygilbert.com/ |
Brantley Gilbert (born January 20, 1985 in Jefferson, Georgia) is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In December 2010, he left Average Joe's to join Valory, where he charted "Country Must Be Country Wide". A deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven was released on September 13, 2011, two months before "Country Must Be Country Wide" reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In July 2012 his follow-up, "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", also hit No. 1.
Albums
His first album, Modern Day Prodigal Son, was originally set to be released in 2006. After signing with Average Joe's Entertainment in mid-2009, he finally released the album.[2] Halfway to Heaven, followed in 2010.[3] In February 2011, he signed with Big Machine Records' Valory Music Group division.[4] He then re-released Halfway to Heaven as a deluxe edition with additional tracks.
Songwriting
Brantley Gilbert decided to become a singer after an almost fatal car accident when he was nineteen; he survived with a DUI as his worst problem from it. He has written songs that Colt Ford and Jason Aldean have cut. The songs "Dirt Road Anthem" (co-written and originally recorded by Colt Ford) and "My Kinda Party" were released as major hits for Aldean from his 2010 album My Kinda Party; they were both recorded by Gilbert himself on his first album "Modern Day Prodigal Son" and revisited on his second album "Halfway to Heaven". Aldean also cut Brantley Gilbert's "The Best of Me", which is available on the Wal-Mart exclusive and iTunes release of his 2009 album Wide Open.[5]
Personal life
Gilbert began dating actress and country singer Jana Kramer. They announced this in September 2012.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales threshold) | ||||||
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| US Country | US | US Heat |
US Indie | ||||||
| Modern Day Prodigal Son |
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58 | 38 | 44 | — | ||||
| Halfway to Heaven |
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2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | ||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales threshold) |
Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Country Airplay | US | CAN | ||||
| 2010 | "Kick It in the Sticks" | — | — | — | — | Halfway to Heaven | |
| "My Kind of Crazy" | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2011 | "Them Boys" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Country Must Be Country Wide" | 1 | — | 50 | 91 | |||
| "You Don't Know Her Like I Do" | 1 | — | 49 | 73 |
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| 2012 | "Kick It in the Sticks" (re-release)A | 29 | 34 | 113 | — | ||
| "More Than Miles"B | — | 47 | — | — | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||
- A Did not enter the Hot 100 but charted on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.[10]
- B Current single. Did not enter Hot Country Songs but charted on Country Airplay.[11]
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Kick It in the Sticks"[12] | Potsy Ponciroli |
| "My Kind of Crazy" | Mason Dixon | |
| 2011 | "Country Must Be Country Wide" | Shane Drake |
| "You Don't Know Her Like I Do" | Justin Key |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CMA Awards | New Artist of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b Leggett, Steve. "Brantley Gilbert biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ Richter, Alison. "Mr. Modesty". Metro Spirit. June 7, 2010 <http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=1993101070588705&ShowArticle_ID=11010607100620745>.[dead link]
- ^ Lesemann, Ballard. "Brantley Gilbert Likes it Rough". Charleston City Paper. June 7, 2010 <http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/brantley-gilbert-likes-it-rough/Content?oid=2121379
- ^ "Brantley Gilbert Signs With Valory Music Company". Roughstock. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ August 25, 2010 (2010-08-25). "Is Brantley Gilbert Jason Aldean's Favorite Songwriter? | Today's Country Music Videos". Todayscountrymusicvideos.com. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Dukes, Billy (September 21, 2012). "Brantley Gilbert Confirms That He and Jana Kramer Are Dating". Taste of Country. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ "American album certifications – Brantley Gilbert – Halfway to Heaven". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "American single certifications – Brantley Gilbert – Country Must Be Country Wide". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "American single certifications – Brantley Gilbert – You Don%27t Know Her Like I Do". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Week of September 15, 2012". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update for October 22, 2012" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. October 22, 2012. p. 12. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Brantley Gilbert : Kick It in the Sticks". Country Music Television. Retrieved August 22, 2012.