BRANTLEY GILBERT ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, "SO HELP ME GOD"

10-Track Collection Set for Release Thursday, November 10, Including

New Single “Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton Featuring Vince Gill

Son of the Dirty South Tour Continues Tonight Before the Georgia-Native

Joins Five Finger Death Punch on Co-Headlining Tour

Gilbert Partners with Nine Line Apparel for Exclusive Shirt Design to

Benefit Veterans Through Nine Line Foundation

Multi-Platinum country star Brantley Gilbert is the first to admit he’s meticulous when it comes to writing and releasing new music, tinkering and tweaking things until he feels he’s found the best way to serve the song and the project.

“I’ve always taken a little longer than most artists, especially in this genre, to put an album out and that’s partly to do with me being a perfectionist,” Gilbert prefaces. “But we’ve been looking forward to getting this album out for a long time. I’ve been blessed to sit down with some of the best writers in the country, and I feel like we’ve written some wonderful stuff.”

Armed with a 10-track collection that meets the Georgia-native’s standards, Gilbert announces his long-awaited new album "So Help Me God" via The Valory Music Co., set for digital release Thursday, November 10. Pre-save the album HERE.

“In the past, my albums were almost direct reflections, direct chapters of my life,” shares Gilbert. “Whatever I’d gone through since I wrote the last record would make its way onto the new album. There’s still some of that with "So Help Me God" since I’m a co-writer on all the songs – it’s been three years since the last release and a lot of life lived. But I feel like this album is more of a mixtape of great songs.

“We wanted to put songs that sounded good together, but also songs that covered a wide variety of genre influences,” Gilbert elaborates. “There’s a lot of different songwriting styles on the album. We’re super excited about it, and I can’t wait for BG Nation to hear what we’ve been working on.”

With the release of So Help Me God also comes Gilbert’s newest single headed to Country radio on November 14, “Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill. Co-written with Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana, Hunger Phelps and Taylor Phillips, the album opener highlights a way of life that can often feel like it’s disappearing, as the pace of everyday life continues to speed up.

When they pave all the dirt roads

And John Deeres are dinosaurs

When the last back 40 gets sold

And young boys don’t open doors

When you can’t hunt a white tail

And keep what you reel in

Well, I hope I’m in heaven by then

No, I don’t wanna go today but I don’t wanna live

Down here at a place that thinks that that place don’t exist

There comes a day this country’s somewhere country don’t fit in

Hell, I hope I’m in heaven by then

“We were on a writing retreat in Texas that we do every year, and everybody was out on the porch. I don’t remember who threw a word in here or there and who didn’t, so we ended up with a bunch of writers on ‘Heaven By Then,’” Gilbert notes. “And I love songs like that. It came out of a conversation. A guitar ended up in HARDY’s lap, which is usually a good sign that it’s about to turn into something special. I think we all knew that as it was being written. It came to life that night.

“To have Blake Shelton and Vince Gill on the song meant so much to me. Those two brought so much to the table and gave it a voice I didn’t have. We were all in separate places when we recorded, but it was a cool way for everyone to put their spin on it. They just did what felt natural and sonically you hear that,” he concludes.

As the Son Of The Dirty South Tour with “Son Of The Dirty South” collaborator Jelly Roll continues tonight, Gilbert’s co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch kicks off November 9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and continues through December 17, wrapping in Las Vegas, Nevada. For tickets and more information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com.

As a longtime supporter and advocate for service men and women, Gilbert continues championing veterans through his latest partnership with Nine Line Apparel for an exclusive shirt design, which will benefit Nine Line Foundation.

Nine Line Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to meeting the financial and specialized needs of severely injured soldiers and their families. In combat, Nine Line is an emergency medevac request and is often the difference between life and death for the most severely wounded soldiers. Since 2013, Nine Line Foundation’s mission has been to serve in a similar manner, offering a lifeline once wounded veterans return stateside.

The exclusive design can be purchased on a t-shirt for $25.99, long sleeve for $29.99 or hoodie for $42.99. For more information, visit NineLineApparel.com.

"So Help Me God" Track List:

1.) "Heaven By Then" with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill 

(Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana, Hunger Phelps, Taylor Phillips)

2.) "Rolex® On A Redneck" featuring Jason Aldean 

(Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Randy Montana, Taylor Phillips)

3. "Miles of Memories" 

(Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Josh Phillips)

4.) "She’s The One" 

(Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips)

5.) "The Worst Country Song Of All Time" featuring Toby Keith and HARDY

(Brantley Gilbert, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Will Weatherly)

6.) "Son Of The Dirty South" featuring Jelly Roll

(Brantley Gilbert, Andrew Baylis, Jason Bradley DeFord)

7.) "How To Talk To Girls"

(Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Brian Wayne Davis, Brandon Day, Chase McGill, Josh Phillips, Taylor Phillips, Michael Ray)

8.) "Little Piece of Heaven"

(Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Greylan James, Taylor Phillips, Cole Taylor)

9.) "Gone But Not Forgotten"

(Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Jason Blaine, Jay Brunswick)

10.) "So Help Me God"

(Brantley Gilbert, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Will Weatherly)

Son Of The Dirty South Tour Dates

Nov. 3 - Hertz Arena Estero, Fla.
Nov. 4 - Enmarket Arena Savannah, Ga.

Brantley Gilbert and Five Finger Death Punch Co-Headlining Dates

Nov. 9  - Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, Mich.
Nov. 10 - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne, Ind.
Nov. 12 - Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky.
Nov. 14 - Schottenstein Center Columbus, Ohio
Nov. 16 - Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tenn.
Nov. 17 - Thompson-Boling Arena Knoxville, Tenn.
Nov. 19 - Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Charleston, S.C.
Nov. 20 - Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, S.C.
Nov. 22 - Amalie Arena Tampa, Fla.
Nov. 25 - Legacy Arena at The BJCC Birmingham, Ala.
Nov. 26  -Simmons Bank Arena Little Rock, Ark.
Nov. 29 - T-Mobile Center Kansas City, Mo.
Nov. 30 - CHI Health Center Omaha Omaha, Neb.
Dec. 2 - Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center Madison, Wis.
Dec. 3 - Resch Center Green Bay, Wis.
Dec. 5 - Target Center Minneapolis, Minn.
Dec. 7 - Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, Iowa
Dec. 9 - Alerus Center Grand Forks, N.D.
Dec. 10 - Denny Sandford PREMIER Center Sioux Falls, S.D.
Dec. 13 - Spokane Arena Spokane, Wa.
Dec. 15 - Ford Idaho Center Arena Nampa, Id.
Dec. 17 - Michelob ULTRA Arena Las Vegas, Nev.

BRANTLEY GILBERT PREMIERES THE WORST COUNTRY VIDEO OF ALL TIME

Georgia-Native Readies Fans for New Music On the Horizon

Following the release of his latest single “The Worst Country Song of All Time” via The Valory Music Co., multi-Platinum selling country rocker Brantley Gilbert ups the ante with the worst country video of all time, directed by Gilbert and Brian Vaughn, featuring his collaborator on the track HARDY, with a special appearance from Toby Keith. The video premiered exclusively on Facebook.com with Gilbert joining live ahead of the video’s initial screening.

Starring a rowdy crew of recognizable political figures, including a saxophone-wielding Bill Clinton, the video, like the song, parodies the genre with an elaborate approach, featuring electric cars and minivans along with some questionable fashion choices, proving Gilbert and his co-writer know how to poke fun at themselves while also spotlighting all they love about the format. 

“I honestly never thought we’d get this far with this song,” chuckles Gilbert. “It really started as a goofy idea that we were having fun with, and we’ve been glad to bring a laugh to folks this summer after such a rough year. We can’t wait for BG Nation to see what else we have in store later this year.”

Released earlier this summer, Entertainment Tonight calls “The Worst Country Song of All Time” “tongue-in-cheek,” while Barstool Sports praises it as a “rambunctious, boot-stomping good time.” Billboard shares that the song is “a sendup of every other stereotypical one, slagging the lifestyle linchpins in the genre…and celebrating the stuff that country’s songs typically try to escape.”

“If you take it seriously enough to criticize it,” Gilbert shared with Billboard, “you're missing the whole point.”

With three No. 1 albums and seven No. 1 singles, Gilbert has been writing and recording during his time off from the road, readying his fans for more new music later this year.

“We’ve had a lot of great writes over the last few months,” Gilbert says. “We got outside of our box a little bit. As artists and writers, we have a group of people that we’re extremely comfortable writing with, that we know we’re going to be productive with and we know what kind of song we’re going write. But we branched out a little bit and wrote with some folks we haven’t written with before, just to see what would happen and what would come out of it.

“I have to say, I’m extremely proud of what we got on the way,” he concludes.

“The Worst Country Song Of All Time” is the first taste of new music following the release of Fire & Brimstone (Deluxe Edition), an extended version of his fifth studio album which explores love and family, redemption and life in a small town, with all 17 tracks written or co-written by Gilbert. Lead single “What Happens In A Small Town” featuring Lindsay Ell marked his fifth No. 1 as an artist, seventh No. 1 as a songwriter and earned nominations for the 2019 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year and 2020 ACM Award for Music Event of the Year.

Earlier this year, Gilbert held his inaugural trail ride with partners including Polaris, Gander Outdoors, Camping World, Brimstone® Recreation, Traeger Grills, Whiskey Jam and Appalachia Made Co., raising $75,000 to benefit ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund to support those in the entertainment industry who lost work due to the pandemic.

Gilbert continues to raise funds for the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music with the “Garage-full of Awesome Giveaway.” Fans who donate $10 or more will be entered to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to meet Gilbert in person for a trail-riding adventure; a RZR Trail S 1000 Ultimate in Ghost Gray, courtesy of Polaris; 2021 Heartland Fuel 362, courtesy of Camping World; and $5,000 cash. Donate HERE.

BRANTLEY GILBERT CELEBRATES ALBUM RELEASE AT WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE FREE CONCERT FOR THE USO / PERFORMS ON FOX AND FRIENDS TOMORROW 10/8

Performs Tomorrow on Fox & Friends (10/8)

Brantley Gilbert with U.S. service men and women. |

Photo Credit: Trevor Forbess

With his new album Fire & Brimstone hot off The Valory Music Co. presses, Georgia boy and modern-day outlaw Brantley Gilbert heads to New York today for multiple media appearances and performances. Tonight at 7 PM, Gilbert kicks off the week with the “iHeartCountry Album Release Party with Brantley Gilbert,” an exclusive performance and Q&A at the iHeartRadio Theater NY.  Fans can tune into a 60-minute live video stream on LiveXLive. The event will also broadcast live on iHeartMedia’s Mainstream Country radio stations at 7pm local time.

Tomorrow (10/8), Gilbert will appear for an early morning performance on Fox & Friends. Tune in to see Gilbert performing the new BG Nation anthem “Fire’t Up” in the 8 a.m. hour (simulcast in all timezones).

Gilbert celebrated the release of Fire & Brimstone on October 4 with the men and women on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Gilbert spent the day touring the base and meeting different units while learning about all they do for our country. Saying thank you the best way he knows how – Gilbert capped off the evening with a free concert with the USO for service members and their families at the WPAFB theater with an hour-plus long performance kicking off with “Kick It In The Sticks,” “What Happens In A Small Town” and ending with “Bottoms Up.”

Watch/share the live stream of the concert here.

His first release in nearly three years delivers Gilbert’s take on love, family, redemption and life in a small town. Like his previous four albums, all 15 tracks on Fire & Brimstone are either written or co-written by Gilbert.

Then on October 9, Nashville’s Lower Broadway crowd can throw down with Gilbert as he headlines on the Birthday Bash stage and helps the world-famous honky-tonk Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge celebrate its 59th Anniversary Birthday Bash. The free block party includes special guests Randy Houser, Lee Brice, Jon Pardi, Darryl Worley, Terri Clark, Montgomery Gentry, Payton Smith and more.

For additional information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com

Photo Credit: Trevor Forbess

Brantley Gilbert at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

 Photo Credit: Trevor Forbess

SINGLE REVIEW: "STONE COLD SOBER" - BRANTLEY GILBERT

SINGLE: "Stone Cold Sober"
ARTIST: Brantley Gilbert
REVIEWER: Maria Talamo
Follow Maria on Twitter at @Maria_Talamo

Georgia native Brantley Gilbert somehow manages to get better with every single he comes out with and his newest one “Stone Cold Sober” is no exception to that. Artists are always talking about how they like to write songs about things that they have gone through or experienced in their lives and that is something Brantley has definitely perfected. For those who don’t know, Gilbert was in a near fatal car accident when he was nineteen after drinking and driving. The accident led him to pursue his dreams in music, but, the more popular he became the more he would drink.  He decided to get help in December of 2011 and has been “Stone Cold Sober” ever since. The inspiration behind this song came from a drunk dial he made to his now-wife Amber. During the chorus he sings “I let the whiskey talk/ and baby it said too much/ I got the feeling now/ It didn’t say enough…” Throughout the song you can hear the raw emotion and his realization that what he said actually ended up being true.

If you haven’t heard this song yet then I’m not sure what you’re waiting for! “Stone Cold Sober” hits radio August 31 and it's one you won’t want to miss.

THE NON-PROFIT, TASK FORCE DAGGER FOUNDATION, WILL USE $25,000 DONATION FROM ACM LIFTING LIVES® TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO WOUNDED VETERANS

Foundation Was Gifted Check Donation at Taping for ACM Presents: Superstar Duets; Special Premieres TONIGHT at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS Television Network

Pictured from left to right: Brantley Gilbert, Country Artist, Keith David, Managing Director of Task Force Dagger Foundation, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, Chuck Yerry, Task Force Dagger Foundation.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2015) – Tonight, Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network, ACM Presents: Superstar Duets two-hour special will bring some of country music’s brightest stars together on-stage for never-before-seen duet performances – the product of a two-day live event taping in Arlington, Texas leading up to the 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. But what a lot of viewers don’t know, is that ticket proceeds from the live event went to support a great cause: ACM Lifting Lives®, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music®, and military philanthropies.

One of those military institutions was the 501(c)(3) non-profit, Task Force Dagger Foundation, which was presented a $25,000 check donation on stage at the April 18 taping in Arlington, Texas by country music star Brantley Gilbert and Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Task Force Dagger Foundation’s managing director, Keith David, (pictured, center) and Chuck Yerry (pictured, right) were on hand to accept the generous donation on the foundation’s behalf.

Board members of Task Force Dagger Foundation say they will use the contribution from ACM Lifting Lives® to fuel their primary mission and provide immediate financial assistance to wounded and ill soldiers and their families, as well as the families of fallen soldiers of The United States Army Special Operations Command.

“Task Force Dagger Foundation is very judicious in how we disburse our funds and we are working very diligently to ensure that where the money will go is where it is supposed to go: to soldiers and their families,” said Keith David. “We are honored and humbled by this generous gift from ACM Lifting Lives® and we look forward to witnessing improvement in the lives of those brave and heroic soldiers who've served our country as a result."

Operating since 2009, Task Force Dagger Foundation assists U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) soldiers and their families when a valid need is identified – either through the unit command, or through the SOCOM Care Coalition – with outreach programs and services classified in areas such as ‘immediate needs,’ ‘SOF Health Awareness,’ and ‘Recreational Therapy Events.’

Hannah Martin, manager of ACM Lifting Lives® said, “"ACM Lifting Lives® is proud to support Task Force Dagger Foundation as one of our military beneficiaries this year. We hope this donation makes a difference in the lives of wounded veterans that receive immediate assistance through the good work of this foundation.”

This isn't the first time Task Force Dagger Foundation has seen support from the country music community. The Journey Home Project, another non-profit organization deeply rooted in the country music industry, with country legend Charlie Daniels as its Chairman of The Board, and Daniels’ long-time manager, David Corlew as its co-founder, has been one of the biggest supporters of the mission of the Task Force Dagger Foundation.

“The Journey Home Project was founded to seek out and assist those veterans organizations that do the most good by matching them with donors,” said Daniels. “The Task Force Dagger Foundation is without a doubt, one of those worthy organizations that truly makes a difference in the lives of veterans.”

Find out more about the Task Force Dagger Foundation and how to get involved by visiting http://www.taskforcedagger.org.

For more information on ACM Lifting Lives®, visit http://www.acmliftinglives.org.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM NRA COUNTRY AND BRANTLEY GILBERT - NASHVILLE AND DULUTH, GA TOUR STOPS ONLY

Brantley Gilbert's "Let it Ride" Tour will be stopping in Nashville, TN and Duluth, GA in just a few weeks! Brantley has partnered with NRA Country to offer you a free TSHIRT when you buy your tickets online for his show.

Use the special code listed below then simply present your ticket at the merchandise stand at the venue on the night of the show to redeem your TSHIRT.

If you haven't caught one of Brantley's shows, we recommend you check him out! A true outdoorsman and talented artist, Brantley's show delivers a fun night of high-energy music entertainment. Brantley is nominated for Best Country Album on the American Music Awards.

For more information on your favorite country music artists, check out nracountry.com and NRA Country on Facebook and Twitter!

Show info:

Brantley Gilbert "Let It Ride Tour" 2014 w/ special guests Tyler Farr, Chase Bryant & Brian Davis

The Arena at Gwinnett Center – Duluth, GA
Friday, November 28 - 7pm
Ticketing link: www.axs.com
NRA password: TSHIRT
Brantley Gilbert "Let It Ride Tour" 2014 w/ special guests Tyler Farr, Chase Bryant & Brian Davis

Bridgestone Arena – Nashville
Friday, December 5 - 7pm
Ticketing link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B004D04E3782C4C
NRA password: TSHIRT

NRA COUNTRY PRESENTS: BRANTLEY GILBERT AT THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW

Tickets Available Now for February 8th Concert in Harrisburg, PA

PHOTO CREDIT: James Minchin

PRESS RELEASE

Nashville, TN – (January 23, 2014)… Country Music star and established hit-maker Brantley Gilbert will headline the Great American Outdoor Show presented by NRA Country on Saturday, February 8th. The concert is part of the festivities at the first Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA at the Farm Show Complex. The ticketed event will take place in the complex’s Large Arena. Tickets are $30 for stadium seating/$35 for floor seating and can be purchased HERE now. The February 8th concert gives fans a chance to see Brantley before the March launch of his new headlining tour, Let It Ride, featuring NRA Country artists Thomas Rhett and Eric Paslay. Joining Brantley on the Great American Outdoor Show bill are singer/songwriter Cheryl LuQuire and local music talent and “HeadHunters TV” Outdoor Channel star, Nate Hosie. Tickets purchased for previously announced headliner will be honored at this event.

Celebrating the outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans and their families, the Great American Outdoor Show debuts February 1-9, 2014. Hundreds of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy nine days and 650,000 square feet of shooting, hunting, fishing, camping and boating exhibits, plus, evening events and interactive displays at the country’s largest sports and outdoor show. Visit Great American Outdoor Show for the latest news and information about the event.

Be sure to get NRA COUNTRY CONNECTED and JOIN the FREE Fan Club at NRACountry.com. Membership includes access to online concerts, fan club parties, contests, VIP meet & greets, exclusive content from your favorite country artists and other special offers and discounts on great outdoor gear and merchandise!

About NRA Country: 

Respect. Honor. Freedom. It's a lifestyle and a bond between the best and brightest in country music and hard-working Americans. NRA Country is powered by pride, love of country, respect for the military, and our responsibility to protect our great American lifestyle. NRA Country celebrates these values with concerts and events benefiting military and veteran services organizations, first responders, conservation organizations, firearm safety programs, and local charities making a difference in their communities. Get NRA Country Connected at www.nracountry.com and get the latest artist info and exclusive events on Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT BRANTLEY GILBERT: 

ACM New Male Artist, Brantley Gilbert has already earned a striking set of “notches” on his industry belt, including four #1 singles, impressive album sales of over 1 million and multiple award show nominations from the CMA, ACM, ACA & CMT Music Awards. “Bottoms Up,” the first single from his upcoming third studio album, recently hit Country radio. His sophomore project, the GOLD-certified HALFWAY TO HEAVEN DELUXE, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and has since produced two GOLD-certified, #1 hits – “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” – as well as his Top 10 “More Than Miles.” As a celebrated songwriter, he has also penned #1 songs – “My Kinda Party,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.”

TIM MCGRAW ACCELERATES INTO 2013 WITH THE 30 CITY "TWO LANES OF FREEDOM" TOUR

McGraw Launches First-Ever "Fanticipation" Program With Tumblr In Each Market 

 Debut Big Machine Records Album "Two Lanes Of Freedom" Set For Release On Feb 5 

Country Music icon Tim McGraw announced today that his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, will crank up this summer in Birmingham, AL on May 2 and continue on to 30 cities through July.   The U.S. trek, will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.

McGraw has partnered with Tumblr to create the "Fanticipation" program which will allow fans, for the first time ever, to announce through Tumblr when tickets will be available in their own hometown.   Beginning in early February, McGraw will call a fan in each market who is selected to participate in "Fanticipation" and personally tip them off, so they can share the information with their friends and other McGraw fans first.   For more information on "Fanticipation," click here: http://timmcgraw.tumblr.com/.

After more than two decades on the road, McGraw's ability to entertain and command a crowd continues to be a defining characteristic of both his artistry and superstar status.   Earlier this year the Tampa Tribune described McGraw's live show as "effortless" while the Atlanta Journal Constitution remarked "he's so casually cool onstage" and OC Weekly said "It's a bold claim, but McGraw could and should be poised to reign as king of country music..."

"This album marks a new sense of excitement and artistic freedom for me, and I really wanted to extend that same feeling to the tour and create a cool vibe for the fans," explains McGraw.  "Let's leave anything that might be weighing us down out in the parking lot and spend a few hours together feeling alive and free.  We've started working up new songs from the album, and there's some really cool stuff we'll be able to pull out this summer. My band is just kick-ass...there's nothing these guys can't play!  We'll be counting the days til Birmingham!"

TWO LANES OF FREEDOM Tour Dates: 

5/2 Birmingham, AL    Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
5/3 Charlotte, NC    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
5/4 Raleigh, NC     Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
5/10 West Palm Beach, FL    Cruzan Amphitheatre
5/11 Tampa, FL    1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
5/12 Atlanta, GA    Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
5/17 Philadelphia, PA    Susquehanna Bank Center
5/18 Pittsburgh, PA    First Niagara Pavilion
5/19 Detroit, MI    DTE Energy Music Theatre
5/23 St. Louis, MO    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
5/24 Chicago, IL    First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
5/25 Cincinnati, OH    Riverbend Music Center
5/26 Darien Lakes, NY    Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
5/30 Indianapolis, IN    Klipsch Music Center
5/31 Cleveland, OH    Blossom Music Center
6/1 Washington, D.C.    Jiffy LubeLive
6/7 San Diego, CA    Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
6/8 San Bernardino, CA    San Manuel Amphitheatre
6/9 Mountain View, CA    Shoreline Amphitheatre
6/13 Albuquerque, NM    Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents the Pavilion
6/14 Salt Lake City, UT    USANA Amphitheatre
6/15 Denver, CO    Fiddler's Green
6/20 Beaumont, TX    Ford Park Pavilion
6/22 Dallas, TX    Gexa Energy Pavilion
6/28 Hartford, CT    Comcast Theatre
6/29 Boston, MA    Comcast Center
6/30 Holmdel, NJ    PNC Bank Arts Center
7/25 Toronto, ONT    Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
7/26 Bethel, NY    Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/27 Virginia Beach, VA    Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach

On Feb. 5, McGraw will release his first album on Big Machine Records, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.  The album follows his record-shattering career, selling over 40 million albums and dominating the charts with 32 No. one singles.  Since the release of his debut album in 1993, he has won three GRAMMY's, 14 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards, and 10 AMA's, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated The Blind Side, Country Strong and Friday Night Lights-as well as hosting Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre.  Nielsen-BDS recently certified McGraw as the most-played Country artist of the past 20 years (1992-2012) with more than 10 million spins detected and Mediabase recognized him as the most-played Country artist in the history of their tracking service.

Brantley Gilbert has already earned a striking set of "notches" on his industry belt, including four No. one singles and impressive album sales of over 1 million.  Rising duo Love and Theft celebrated their first No. one song "Angel Eyes" last year from their self-titled album.

For Tim McGraw and Pennzoil, cars represent freedom, which is why both have teamed up for the second year to celebrate the love of music and cars.

For more updates and the latest information, visit  www.timmcgraw.com or follow @thetimmcgraw on twitter

CHRIS YOUNG AND BRANTLEY GILBERT TO GUEST STAR ON ABC'S "NASHVILLE" ON WED JAN 23

Source: www.musicrow.com

Chris Young and Brantley Gilbert will make guest appearances on an upcoming episode of ABC’s Nashville, scheduled to air on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10 p.m. ET.

In the episode, country star Rayna James (played by Connie Britton) and new star Juliette Barnes (played by Hayden Panettiere) attend an industry party to celebrate the success of their hit duet “Wrong Song.” Gilbert and Young, who cameo as themselves, also attend the party.

The episode also has plenty of drama to keep viewers’ attention: at the party, Rayna is aggressively pursued by an executive from a competing record label, while Juliette brings her mother to the event (her mother has had a history of substance abuse). Rayna’s husband Teddy (played by Eric Close) also confronts her over his suspicions regarding her relationship with producer Liam (portrayed by Michiel Huisman).

Country Thunder Arizona Announces Star-Packed Line-Up Including Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert and More

Four-Day Weekend Passes Available at $99 for a Limited Time

 

Florence, AZ (November 13, 2012) – Country Thunder is rolling into Florence, Ariz., April 11-14, 2013, and they’re bringing today’s hottest country stars with them — Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Kip Moore and many more (complete list below) .  And don’t forget, in order to enter the campgrounds a 4-day admission wristband is required. Four-day passes are available for the early bird special rate of $99 for a very limited time, so get yours now before they go up in price to $120 TONIGHT at 11:59pm CST. For more on tickets for 2013 or for any of your Country Thunder needs, please visit www.countrythunder.com or call (866) 802-6418.

Country Thunder 2013 will feature more on-site entertainment than ever before. The premier festival will offer a wide array of lifestyles activities ranging from Electric Thunder, which features electric music nightly, to thrill rides. And this year will feature the brand new Bluegrass tent. Get your tickets now, because you are not going to want to miss this!

Thursday:

4:00-5:00pm Chris Janson
5:30-6:30pm Sweetwater Rain
7:00-8:30pm Kip Moore
9:00-10:30pm Brantley Gilbert

Friday:

1:00-2:00pm TBA
2:30-3:30pm TBA
4:00-5:00pm Jana Kramer
5:30-6:30pm Love & Theft
7:00-8:30pm Tracy Lawrence
9:00-10:30pm  Eric Church

Saturday:

1:00-2:00pm TBA
2:30-3:30pm Morgan Frazier
4:00-5:00pm Parmalee
5:30-6:30pm Diamond Rio
7:00-8:30pm Lee Brice
9:00-10:30pm Toby Keith

Sunday:

1:00-2:00pm TBA
2:30-3:30pm Edens Edge
4:00-5:00pm TBA
5:30-6:30pm Jerrod Niemann
7:00-8:30pm Justin Moore
9:00-10:30pm Lady Antebellum

ATTENTION CHICAGO, NEW YORK AND NASHVILLE COUNTRY FANS!

Photo Credit: Nashville Music Guide

October is Country Music Month and some of country's best and most celebrated songwriters are coming to New York, Chicago and Nashville as part of the CMA Songwriters Series. Get your tickets to an intimate songwriting event where artists and successful songwriters take turns telling the stories behind their hits and perform them in the raw, just as they originally wrote them.

Oct. 24 Chicago (Joe's Bar): Sunny Sweeney, Bob DiPiero, Kendell Marvell, Leslie Satcher

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Oct. 25 New York City (Joe's Pub): Sunny Sweeney, Bob DiPiero, Kendell Marvell, Leslie Satcher

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Oct. 31 Nashville (Marathon Music Works): Kristian Bush, Brantley Gilbert, Bob DiPiero

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TICKETS FOR DIERKS BENTLEY'S "MILES AND MUSIC FOR KIDS" CONCERT ON SALE TOMORROW - PERFORMERS INCLUDE DIERKS, SHERYL CROW, CHRIS YOUNG, BRANTLEY GILBERT, CRAIG CAMPBELL AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

BRANTLEY GILBERT IS "HELL ON WHEELS"

Bad boy Brantley Gilbert is on the road and he's "Hell on Wheels". He's finally headlining his own "Hell on Wheels" tour which kicks off on September 27 in Lafayette, Indiana. Appearing with Brantley on select dates are Brian Davis, Greg Bates and Uncle Kracker. Even though this one takes place in the fall, you can guarantee it's gonna be hot!

ALL DATES BELOW FEATURE BRIAN DAVIS, GREG BATES AND UNCLE KRACKER
DATES ARE AS SHOWN ON BRANTLEY'S FACEBOOK PAGE

Sep 27 Lafayette, IN 

Sep 28 Poplar Bluff, MO

Oct 04 Missoula, MT  

Oct 05 Bozeman, MT

Oct 06 Boise, ID

Oct 11 Dodge City, KS

Oct 18 Amarillo, TX

Oct 19 Las Cruces, NM

Oct 20 San Antonio, TX

A Thank You From Brantley Gilbert

TOUR DATES: TOBY KEITH "LIVE IN OVERDRIVE TOUR" 2012

Below are all current listed dates for the Toby Keith "Live in Overdrive Tour" 2012. Check to see if Toby's coming to your area along with special guest, Brantley Gilbert. They taking country music countrywide this summer. Special guest dates are subject to change.

Jun 14, 2012 Salt Lake City UT  USANA Amphitheatre Buy Tickets
Jun 15, 2012 Denver CO  Comfort Dental Amphitheatre Buy Tickets

Jun 16, 2012 AlbuquerqueNM Hard Rock Presents The Pavilion Buy Tickets

Jun 22, 2012 N Platte NE Nebraskaland Days Buy Tickets

Jun 23, 2012 Manhattan KS Country Stampede Buy Tickets

Jun 29, 2012 Detroit MI DTE Energy Music Center Buy Tickets

Jun 30, 2012 Indianapolis IN Klipsch Music Center Coming Soon

Jul 04, 2012 White Sulpher Springs WV Greenbrier Classic Buy Tickets

Jul 12, 2012 Sarnia ON CA Rogers Bayfest Buy Tickets

Jul 13, 2012 Cleveland OH Blossom Music Center Coming Soon

Jul 14, 2012 Washington DC Jiffy Lube Live Buy Tickets

Jul 15, 2012 Raleigh NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion Buy Tickets

Jul 21, 2012 Monticello IA Great Jones County Fair Buy Tickets

Jul 22, 2012 Twin Lakes WI Country Thunder Buy Tickets

Jul 26, 2012 Virginia Beach VA Farm Bureau Live at VA Beach Coming Soon

Jul 27, 2012 Pittsburgh PA First Niagra Pavilion Coming Soon

Jul 28, 2012 Cincinnati OH Riverbend Music Center Coming Soon

Jul 29, 2012 Darien Lake NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center Buy Tickets

Aug 02, 2012 SpartaWI Fort McCoy Coming Soon

Aug 03, 2012 Detroit Lakes MN WE Fest Buy Tickets

Aug 04, 2012 Camrose AB CA Big Valley Jamboree Buy Tickets

Aug 08, 2012 Lake Tahoe NV Lake Tahoe Harvey's Outdoor Arena Buy Tickets

Aug 09, 2012 San Diego CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre Coming Soon

Aug 10, 2012 San Bernadino CA San Manuel Amphitheatre Buy Tickets

Aug 12, 2012 Mountain View CA Shoreline Amphitheater Coming Soon

Aug 18, 2012 Philadelphia PA Susquehanna Amphitheater Coming Soon

Aug 24, 2012 Atlanta GA Aaron's Amphitheatre Get Tickets

Aug 25, 2012 Charlotte NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Buy Tickets

Sep 01, 2012 St. Louis MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Coming Soon

Sep 02, 2012 Chicago IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheater Coming Soon
Sep 07, 2012 Dallas TX Gexa Energy Pavilion Coming Soon

Sep 08, 2012 Houston TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Buy Tickets

Sep 14, 2012 Tampa FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheater Coming Soon

Sep 15, 2012 West Palm Beach FL Cruzan Amphitheatre Coming Soon

Sep 21, 2012 Hartford CT Comcast Theater Coming Soon

NEW ADDITIONS TO CMA FEST STAGE AT LP FIELD

To those going to this year's CMA Festival in Music City, you wanted more, you're getting your wish!!

Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Alan Jackson, Scotty McCreery and Blake Shelton have been added to the stage at LP Field with previously announced artists Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band. 

 

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DIERKS BENTLEY is racing up the charts with his latest cd, "Home". The cd debuted in the top spot. You can purchase "Home" or any of Dierks' music on iTunes or Amazon. 

BRANTLEY GILBERT is the new kid on the block, writing a hit song for Jason Aldean with "Dirt Road Anthem" and dominating with his own #1 song, "Country Must Be Country Wide." Check out his music on iTunes and Amazon. His debut cd is amazing!

SCOTTY McCREERY took 2011 by storm as the winner of American Idol and the country newcomer has been in the spotlight ever since. He's currently on tour with Brad Paisley. Purchase his debut platinum cd on iTunes and Amazon.

ALAN JACKSON has played this game before and he's suiting up to play again this year. He played last year as a guest on Zac Brown's performance of "As She's Walking Away" but he'll be playing an entire set this year. You can purchase his latest single "So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore" on iTunes and Amazon.

Peta's favorite entertainer and judge on NBC's "The Voice", BLAKE SHELTON,
will entertain the heck out of you at CMA Fest this year, if not with his music, then
with his wicked sense of humor. His latest cd, Red River Blue, is outstanding. Purchase a copy on iTunes and Amazon.

BRANTLEY GILBERT, HUNTER HAYES & SCOTTY McCREERY CHOSEN BY COUNTRY FANS AT GACTV.COM AS NOMINEES FOR ACM NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

NOTE: Even though JT Hodges didn't make the final three, he's still one of our top choices for New Artist of the Year! Congratulations to all who were in the running and especially to these three outstanding new artists: Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery.

ALL THREE TO COMPETE FOR FAN-VOTED AWARD DURING THE LIVE TELECAST OF THE 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS

Fans Can Vote at VOTEACM.com Starting March 19th

Encino, CA (February 9, 2012) - The Academy of Country Music and Great American Country (GAC) announced today that Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery have been named nominees for this year’s ACM New Artist of the Year Award, which will be given out during the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

Voting for New Artist of the Year will take place at www.VoteACM.com beginning March 19, 2012 at 12:00 noon ET/9:00 AM PT and will continue until 5:00 PM PT on Sunday, April 1, 2012 (before the LIVE show starts). The New Artist of the Year final nominees were selected by a combined vote of the fans and professional members of the Academy of Country Music. Professional member votes will be combined with fan votes to obtain the winner of the category for the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS.

Leading up to the show, fans can watch interviews and exclusive performances with the three nominees on GAC’s “ACM New Artist of the Year” special, premiering Monday, March 19, 2012 at 9:00 PM ET and re-airing multiple times until voting closes on April 1. Additional air times and dates can be found at GACtv.com/ACM.

The winner of the New Artist of the Year category will be awarded on the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

About the ACM New Artist of the Year Nominees:

Brantley Gilbert

At the age of 27, Brantley Gilbert already has an impressive list of industry accolades. The deluxe version of the rising star's sophomore album, Halfway to Heaven Deluxe, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart in September 2011. Collectively, the standard and deluxe versions of Halfway to Heaven have already sold almost 500,000 albums to date. Brantley’s first single on The Valory Music Co., “Country Must Be Country Wide,” recently scored the #1 spot at Country radio. As a celebrated songwriter, Gilbert also penned three #1 hits – “My Kinda Party,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” and most recently, “Country Must Be Country Wide.” In addition to playing his own headlining dates, Gilbert is currently on the road with Eric Church for his The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour. For tour dates and more on Brantley visit: www.facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

Hunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes is the only 2011 debut artist to play every instrument, write/co-write every song and co-produce his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. This multi-instrumentalist garnered praise with recent national television appearances on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Billboard calls Hunter “a prodigious talent…drawing on modern pop and country sounds – including Keith Urban, John Mayer, Rascal Flatts and Jason Mraz.” USA Today raves “if this Louisiana singer is as good as this single [Storm Warning], he’s about to be a big country star.” He has co-written songs for Rascal Flatts and Montgomery Gentry and has shared the stage with Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum, Hank Williams, Jr., Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and more. Hunter is currently on his first headlining Most Wanted Tour with sold out dates across the country.

For more information, see www.hunterhayes.com

Scotty McCreery

Scotty McCreery's debut album, Clear As Day, was certified platinum in just three months, and he was recently named No. 1 on Billboard magazine's list of Top New Country Artists for 2011. Clear As Day debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts, making him the youngest man in history to open at the top of the all-genre chart with a debut release. It garnered the highest sales of any country solo album released last year and held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for six weeks. The album's first single, I Love You This Big, has been certified gold, and his current single, The Trouble With Girls, is approaching gold status. He is currently touring as part of Brad Paisley's Virtual Reality Tour 2012 presented by Chevrolet.

For more information about Scotty, see  www.scottymccreery-official.com

ACM New Artist of the Year ... Who's Got Your Vote?

Is it JT Hodges? Hunter Hayes? Brantley Gilbert? Thompson Square? Justin Moore? Scotty McCreery? Jerrod Niemann? Or is it David Nail? Whoever you vote for, make sure it's for their talent and not just a pretty face. The award shows are meant to recognize artists for their talents, we already recognize their gorgeous faces :-)

VOTE NOW! May the best artist win!

Make Your Vote Count! Vote for the ACM New Artist of the Year Award!

OK guys, it's that time! Fan voting for the ACM New Artist of the Year Award begins at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 16th! This is where your opinion counts! Make your voice heard and vote for your favorite new artist. This vote will narrow it down to the 3 finalists. Click HERE to VOTE! 

Brantley Gilbert      Hunter Hayes           JT Hodges         Scotty McCreery

Justin Moore               David Nail            Jerrod Niemann     Thompson Square

FINALLY! ERIC CHURCH ANNOUNCES 2012 HEADLINING TOUR

ERIC CHURCH-THE BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS TOUR 

w/special guest Brantley Gilbert
*and The Cadillac Black, Blackberry Smoke, Sonia Leigh, Jon Pardi and Drake White
(*artists on various dates) 

Eric Church

Photo Credit: Ann-Marie Hensley

Eric is hitting the road and will be performing over 50 dates through May 2010 with special guest, Brantley Gilbert.

Don’t be surprised if “Parental Discretion Advised” appears on the ticket when Eric Church brings his newly announced The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour to over 50 cities in 2012. The St. Petersburg Times recalls his last performance in their town noting Church “made the rowdiest yawp, and drew the most toked-up fans.” With word of mouth long fueling Church’s sweat-soaked, sold-out crowds, Church surprised Music Row naysayers earlier this year when his third release, CHIEF, topped the Billboard charts with over 145,000 albums sold in its first week—a true testament to the years of hard work by Church and his band on the road. CHIEF has since been certified Gold and produced the Top 15 “Homeboy” as well as current Top 15 and climbing single, “Drink In My Hand,” on which Church’s live show serves as the backdrop for the music video counterpart.

No other up-and-coming artist is quite as suitable for the raucous Church crowd as Big Machine Label Group's Brantley Gilbert. Gilbert, who has experienced recent radio success with his current No. 1 hit, “Country Must Be Country Wide,” has been building his fan base on the outskirts of “polished” country for years in the southeast. Similar to Church, Gilbert brings grit and attitude to the stage – and he should fit in just fine with the theme of The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour.

Brantley Gilbert

Photo Credit: Nolan Key

Church announced the tour earlier today on EricChurch.com to his Church Choir members exclusively, and beginning on January 19, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR, Church will kick off the 50+ dates nationwide with stops stretching from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL and Nashville, TN.

“We have been building our entire career for this tour. It is truly the culmination of a lot of blood, sweat and beer that has brought us to this point in our career," says Church. "I have always trusted our fans to deliver with their dedication and passion, they have always exceeded my expectations. I have never been more excited to begin a tour than this one. The band and I are committed to emptying the tank every night and delivering the best show we can."

Eric Church-The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour

January 19 Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith Convention Center
January 20 Cape Girardeau, MO Show Me Center
January 21 Southaven, MS Desoto Civic Center
January 26 Madison, WI The Alliant Energy Center
January 27 Saginaw, MI The Dow Event Center
January 28 Terre Haute, IN The ISU Hulman Center
February 2 Savannah, GA Savannah Civic Center
February 3 Knoxville, TN Thompson Boling Arena
February 4 Norfolk, VA Ted Constant Center
February 16 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center
February 17 Salisbury, MD Wicomico Civic Center
February 18 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
February 23 Battle Creek, MI Kellogg Arena
February 24 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center @ CSU
February 25 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial Col.
March 1 Portland, ME Cumberland County Civic Center
March 2 Lowell, MA Tsongas Center at UMASS Lowell
March 3 Indiana, PA Kovalchick Center
March 8 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Center
March 10 Orange Beach, AL Amphitheater at The Wharf

Ticket prices range from $34.75 for reserved seats to $199 for the aptly titled, “Put a Drink in YOUR Hand” VIP Package. The package will be limited to no more than 200 fans per show and will include premiere seating, a pre-show party with food and drinks, a two-song acoustic performance by Church, as well as autographed memorabilia including a limited edition signed show poster, Eric Church - The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour t-shirt, and an exclusive tour laminate. The VIP experience will be made available through all ticketing outlets.

Forthcoming dates to be announced in the following markets: Portland, ME; Lowell, MA; Indiana, PA; Oklahoma City, OK; Jonesboro, AR; Orange Beach, AL; New York, NY; Binghamton, NY; Reading, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Estero, FL; Orlando, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Las Vegas, NV; Tupelo, MS; Bossier City, LA; Auburn, AL; Evansville, IN; St. Louis, MO; Pikeville, KY; Columbus, OH; Lexington, KY; Bloomington, IL; Springfield, MO; Birmingham, AL; Nashville, TN; Toledo, OH; Chicago, IL; Youngstown, OH; Minneapolis, MN; Topeka, KS; Morrison, CO.