Brantley Gilbert Net Worth, Salary, Early Life, Career, Affairs and More
Posted By: Haider Ali | March 13, 2018Brantley Gilbert Introduction:
Brantley Gilbert is an American country singer, record producer, and songwriter from Jefferson, Georgia. He had originally signed a contract with Colt Ford’s label, Average Joes Entertainment. Under this label, he has released many albums such as Halfway to Heaven and Modern Day Prodigal Son.
Now he is in the contract with the Valory division of Big Machine Records. Under the shadow of this label he has released his three studio albums The Devil Don’t Sleep, Just as I Am, and a deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven.
These albums have gone to number one and eleven country chart entries. As well as, he has written songs for Jason Aldean’s singles such as “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kinda Party.”
Childhood & Early Life of Brantley Gilbert:
Brantley Gilbert was born as Brantley Keith Gilbert on 20 January 1985 in Georgia, USA. He has his keen interest towards music, and in his childhood, his parents often listen to country music. From there, his interest towards country music has developed. However, he decided to make his profession in the field of music.
When he turned to the age of 13, he has making strategies to be a famous singer in his childhood. He has begun his career as a songwriter, and after that, he has begun to compose music while he was still in his school.
In his school, he had not performed well and not gets very best result due to his interest towards music. But nothing could stop him from making music and writing songs and also from spending most of his time to do music.
Somehow he managed to complete his high school education, but after some time suddenly he decided to create music as just for his hobby, not for a profession. After that, he got admission to the Georgia College & State University. From there he got bachelor’s degree in relationship and marriage counseling. After completing his bachelors, he began working at a counseling firm in Georgia.
Brantley Gilbert Professional Career:
Gilbert began his career in the field of music through performing the opening acts at different concerts that featured many famous country musicians.
At the end of 2006, he had completes his work on his debut album, titled ‘Modern Day Prodigal Son.’ After the release of this album he has worked too hard to make one more album and in 2009 he completed his album and released this album.
He got positive reviews from the critics and fans. However, ‘Average Joes Entertainment’ was an independent label, so it has its own choices to take the album far and wide. But the album failed to get much appreciation that it deserved.
However, he made his approach to the some major country singers, such as Jason Aldean and Colt Ford. Both of these singers are deeply impressed by his lyrics. So, they recruit Brantley Keith Gilbert to write lyrics of their songs.
The first single from the album, ‘Country Must Be Country Wide,’ became a success and topped the US Country Songs Billboard Charts. The second single ‘You don’t know her like I do’ started slow, but eventually reached the top 5 positions of the chart. The song became extremely popular as it went on to bag the Single of the Year award under the category, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, at the 2012 American Country Awards.
Recent Projects of Brantley Keith Gilbert:
Another single titled ‘Kick it in the Sticks’ was released subsequently. Although it wasn’t as successful as the previous two singles, Brantley received accolades for his songwriting skills. ‘More than Miles,’ yet another single from the album became a hit, and Brantley went on to win the ACM New Male Artist Award in 2013.
In May 2014, Brantley came up with his third studio album, ‘Just as I am,’ which featured 11 tracks. It reached the second spot on Billboard 200 and the top spot on Top Country Albums Chart. Brantley then embarked on a tour to promote the album, which was a success.
So, he wants to make the promotion of his own upcoming album, and he decided to make a tour to promote an album called ‘The Devil Don’t Sleep Tour.’ The album has recognized as his dark themes, and the critics think that ‘a welcome change.’
One of the songs of the album named ‘The Weekend’ became particularly popular, and Brantley released its music video after some time. As well as, its video had got many best reviews.
Besides from penning his own tracks, Brantley has served as a lyricist for his contemporaries as well. In fact, he got fame through his writing skills, and also he got fame through his writing abilities from his early age.
Personal Life of Brantley Gilbert:
There are many rumors and controversies related to his life that he is dating Jana Kramer. She was also a famous country singer. But in 2012, they officially announced about their relation.
In August of 2013, both of them split, and before that, they engaged for a few months. After that relation in June of 2015, he tied the knot of his marriage with Amber Cochran. By profession, she was a school teacher from Georgia. This beautiful duo has blessed with a baby boy.
Brantley Gilbert’s Rumors, and Controversy:
If a personality got fame than there are many rumors and controversies relates to his life, personal life and with his professional life. But there is less celeb who keeps their self-safe from these kinds of obligations.
Fortunately, Brantley Gilbert is also one of those who has no obligation, controversy or rumor which directly or indirectly relates to his life.
Brantley Gilbert’s Body Measurement:
Gilbert keeps the height of 1.83 m. He has green eyes with a white complexion and also lights brown hair. As well as, he has a lot of embedded in his body.
Brantley Gilbert Net Worth:
According to latest reports and analysis, Brantley Gilbert net worth has an estimated value of 15 million USD. He earns his entire fortune through his writing, singing career.