Brantley Gilbert is a well-known American country singer, songwriter, and record producer who received the ACM New Male Artist Award in 2013. His songs You Don’t Know Her Like I Do and Country Must Be Country Wide have contributed to his widespread fame. He has also authored songs recorded by Jason Aldean, a prominent American country musician.
Facts at a Glance
| Real Name | Brantley Gilbert |
| Nick Name | Brantley |
| Date Of Birth | January 20, 1985 |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Birthplace | Jefferson, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye color | Green |
| Net Worth | $15 million |
Early Life and Age
Brantley Keith Gilbert was born in Jefferson, Georgia, USA. He is the son of Becky Gilbert and Keith Gilbert, and has a younger brother named Kolby Gilbert. Gilbert discovered his passion for singing and songwriting at the age of 13. He pursued marital and relationship counseling at Georgia College and State University. At 19, he was involved in a serious accident that led to the loss of most of his memories, subsequently ending his academic pursuits, and prompting his decision to pursue a career in music. Additionally, he participated in baseball and football during high school.
Physical Traits
Brantley Gilbert stands at 1.83 m (6 feet) and weighs 80 kg. He has light brown hair, green eyes, and a fair complexion, adorned with numerous tattoos.
Net Worth
Brantley Gilbert has a net worth of $15 million as of February 2024, fueled by successful albums and songs. His generous contributions include $10.5 million to Toys for Tots in December 2015. Specific details about his earnings are not available.
Career
Brantley Gilbert made his mark by signing with Warner Chappell Publishing after moving to Nashville. His debut album, Modern Day Prodigal Son, was released independently on October 27, 2009, through Average Joes Entertainment. His second album, Halfway to Heaven, was released on March 16, 2010, under the same label. Following this, he signed with Valory Music Co., a part of Big Machine Records, and re-released Halfway to Heaven with new recordings and tracks in 2011. His songs “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “You Don’t Know Her As I Do” both topped the Hot Country Songs chart. Additionally, his tracks Kick It in the Sticks and More Than Miles achieved high rankings on Country Airplay. In 2013, he was honored with the ACM New Male Artist Award. His second album, Just As I Am, released on May 19, 2014, via Valory Music Co., achieved US Platinum Certification, with over one million sales. The album’s lead track, Bottoms Up, also charted. Additionally, his songs My Kinda Party and Dirt Road Anthem, which were previously featured on his first and second albums, were included in Jason Aldean’s 2010 album My Kinda Party. Gilbert has been part of various tours since 2011, and in 2015, he won the iHeartRadio Music Awards, while also receiving a nomination for the Billboard Music Awards under the category of Top Country Artist/Album the same year.
Personal Life: Wife and Family
Brantley Gilbert married Amber Cochran, a schoolteacher, in June 2015. Together, they faced fertility issues for two years before announcing Amber’s pregnancy and subsequently welcoming their first child, Barrett Hardy-Clay Gilbert, on November 11, 2017. Their second child, Braylen Hendrix Gilbert, was born on September 9, 2019. Prior to his marriage with Amber, Gilbert was briefly married to country singer and actress Jana Kramer, with whom he parted ways in August 2013.
