BRANTLEY GILBERT PERFORMS FOR SOLD-OUT ARENAS DURING HELL ON WHEELS TOUR

Reigning ACM New Male Vocalist Now Vying For New Artist of the Year Title




Brantley Gilbert interacts with rowdy fans at his sold-out show in Morgantown, WV.
Photo Credit: Justin Nolan Key

NASHVILLE, TN (February 19, 2013): Brantley Gilbert kicked off the second leg of his HELL ON WHEELS TOUR with a bang. Having already performed to seven sold-out arenas in Kansas City, MO; Lincoln, NE; Mankato, MN; Corbin, KY; Morgantown, WV; Augusta, GA and Chattanooga, TN, Gilbert is ramping up to perform two more shows this weekend. He and special guest Kip Moore will perform to full houses in Tulsa, OK (2/22) and Thackerville, OK (2/23).

Music critics have noted the close connection Brantley maintains with his fans during the live performances:

The Kansas City Star notes, “…what he does say in his blue-collar way resonates with fans, an even mix of males and females, from their 20s to their 40s. That big crowd hooted and hollered and sang through much of it, from the love ballads like “Saving Amy” to the Southern rock anthems like ’G.R.I.T.S.’”

Gilbert’s set includes an array of music from his rowdy hits “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “Kick It In The Sticks” to the softer #1 “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and “More Than Miles.” Fans have also been treated to a few new songs, slated for Gilbert’s next album later this year.

While still reeling from an exciting run of shows, Gilbert was named the Academy of Country Music (ACM) New Male Vocalist of The Year. The honor places him in the running for New Artist of the Year, vying for the spot against the New Female Vocalist of The Year and New Group/Duo Vocalist of The Year. Fan voting begins on Monday (3/25) via www.voteacm.com. The winner will be announced live during the 48^th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which air on Sunday (4/7) on CBS at 8:00p ET/ delayed PT.
 

BRANTLEY GILBERT PROVES STAYING POWER DURING FIRST-EVER HEADLINING TOUR KICKOFF
 

The CMA New Artist of the Year Nominee Performed For Over 14,000 Fans, Shattered Merchandise Records & Surpassed  Attendance Highs


Record-setting crowd at Poplar Bluff's Black River Coliseum

Saturday night's Oklahoma City Crowd in the pouring rain
(Photos Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.)

NASHVILLE, TN  – October 1, 2012 – CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Brantley Gilbert laid a solid foundation for his HELL ON WHEELS TOUR over the weekend, playing to over 14,000 screaming fans and hard-core BG Nation followers in Lafayette, IN (9/27); Poplar Bluff, MO (9/28) and Oklahoma City, OK (9/29) setting the attendance record for Poplar Bluff’s Black River Coliseum on Friday night.

From elaborate lighting effects and stage layout to the premium sound system and merchandise designs, Gilbert has overseen the entire HELL ON WHEELS TOUR experience. His set offers a wide range of music from country to rock with a few cover tunes, like David Lee Murphy’s “Dust On The Bottle,” as well as Gilbert’s own #1 hits, including “My Kinda Party,” “Country Must Be Country Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and more.

During Saturday night’s show in Oklahoma City, more than 5,000 fans endured pouring rain throughout the high-energy set. Check out one fan’s video here of Gilbert’s Top 40-and-climbing single, “Kick It In the Sticks.”

“We have had an incredible time this year being out on the road with Eric Church and Toby Keith. Both of those guys have influenced parts of this tour. But I told my team earlier this summer that I wanted us to think about every detail of the show to ensure the fans walked away with a unique experience,” said Gilbert.

He continued, “If there is one thing I have learned over the years, it’s that my fans come from different backgrounds – Country fans, Rock fans, music fans. But when they come to my show, they are BG fans and I want to make sure they walk away with an even greater understanding of my music, and of me. I believe we delivered that this weekend … even in the downpour, I could hear them singing and saw their fists in the air. It was amazing!”

The tour will continue through the middle of November with a break on November 1 when Gilbert will head to Nashville, where the Country rocker earned his second-ever nomination at the 2012 CMA Awards. Gilbert is the only New Artist of the Year nominee to have a Gold album, a headlining tour, two consecutive #1 singles and over one million Facebook fans. For tour dates and more, visit https://www.facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

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BRANTLEY GILBERT WILL RAISE HELL ON FIRST HEADLINING TOUR
 

CMA “New Artist of the Year” Nominee Kicks Off HELL ON WHEELS Tour Tonight (9/17) in Lafayette, IN
 

Brantley Makes a Surprise Appearance for Fans on Nashville’s Lower Broadway

Photo Credit: Beth Qwinn, Getty Images
 

NASHVILLE, TN – (September 27, 2012) –  CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Brantley Gilbert will raise a little hell as he embarks on his first headlining tour, which kicks off tonight (9/27) in Lafayette, IN  and continues in Oklahoma City, OK (9/28) and Poplar Bluff, MO (9/29). The 19-city trek will take the hot newcomer across the country throughout the middle of November.

Gilbert took a break from rehearsing to give fans an exclusive first look at the “wheels” that will power the tour in Nashville on Monday (9/24). He then performed an intimate, acoustic set for SiriusXM’s The Highway. Posting the event to his more than 1 million fans on Facebook the star was swarmed by members of the BG Nation all hoping to catch a glimpse.

The “Country Must Be Country Wide” singer has already had a standout year receiving his second consecutive #1 hit with the Gold-certified, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” from his Gold-selling album HAFLWAY TO HEAVEN. Gilbert’s current southern anthem, “Kick It In The Sticks,” is already  Top 40-and-rising at Country radio and the accompanying video has received over 12.5 million views on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ve8sNTqrzCw.

Gilbert has continued to receive praise for his high-energy live show while out on the road earlier this year with Eric Church and Toby Keith.

REVIEWS:

“Hundreds in the jumping, fist-pumping crowd sang —or, more accurately —screamed along when the Georgia-bred rocker flawlessly delivered the fast-paced stroll down memory lane about the good old days on a dirt road.” – THE WASHINGTON POST

“The energy that Brantley Gilbert brought to his set was almost indescribable. If the energy from the pumping arms of the 2,000 people in the mosh pit arrayed in front of the stage could have been harnessed, it likely would have powered the Huntington Center.” – THE TOLEDO BLADE

HELL ON WHEELS Tour Dates:
9/27: Lafayette, IN- Purdue- Elliot Hall of Music
9/28: Poplar Bluff, MO- Black River Coliseum
9/29: Oklahoma City- Zoo (Fan Jam)
10/4: Missoula, MT- Adams Event Center
10/5: Bozeman, MT- Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
10/6: Boise, ID- Taco Bell Arena
10/11: Dodge City, KS- United Wireless Arena
10/12: Fayetteville, AR- AMP
10/13: Jackson, MS- Mississippi Coliseum
10/18: Amarillo, TX- Amarillo Civic Center
10/19: Las Cruces, NM- Pan American Center
10/20: San Antonio, TX- Cowboys Dance Hall
10/26: Ames, IA- Hilton Coliseum
10/27: Rockford, IL- BMO Harris Bank Center
10/28: Lexington, KY- KU
11/8: Clemson, SC- Little John Coliseum
11/9: Huntington, WV- Big Sandy Superstore Arena
11/10: Johnson City, TN- Freedom Hall
11/16: Baton Rouge, LA- River Center Arena

For tour information and more, visit: www.facebook.com/brantleygilbertmusic.com.