The fans of Brantley Gilbert have so much enthusiasm for his unique sound that they're known as the BG Nation. His Facebook page is visited by 7 million people every month and he ranks No.1 on MySpace music charts for Country and Southern Rock with over 16 million total song plays. Gilbert grew up listening to country music in Jefferson, Georgia, USA where he was born on January 20, 1985. He was also exposed early on to Southern rock bands and this blend of country and Southern Rock has given Gilbert's songs and shows a style all their own.

In 2004, a car accident that almost cost him his life prompted Gilbert to devote himself to music. In his own words, he said, “I've realized that life can be very short … If you're gonna live, do something with it. Make it great.” Gilbert started on stage, playing acoustic sets in various places around his hometown. His fans wanted more so Gilbert moved to a high-energy performance that's Country+Rock+Soul.

His fans pushed Gilbert to move to Nashville where he signed up with Warner Chappell Publishing to come up with his debut album Modern Day Prodigal Son. The Best of Me, a song from this album was recorded by the multi-awarded Jason Aldean and included in his album Wide Open. Gilbert's second album Halfway to Heaven reached No. 2 on iTunes Country Album charts and No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album chart. His song My Kinda Party became the title of Aldean's platinum album and was a No. 1 hit for Aldean. Gilbert feels a close affinity for Aldean, who also hails from Georgia, and wrote the superstar's latest single Dirt Road Anthem.

In 2011, Gilbert released a deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven with additional tracks under The Valory Music Company which also handles superstars like Reba, Justin Moore and Jewel. His first single with Valory, Country Must Be Country Wide, climbed to the Top 40 at Country radio and another single, You Don't Know Her Like I Do, became his second No. 1 Hit. Both songs have been certified Gold.

Meanwhile, the BG Nation marches on in ever-increasing numbers with growing enthusiasm. Sold-out concerts and the rising number of tours attest to this. Even the Social Security Administration reports that “Brantley” was the fastest-growing of the Top Baby Boy Names in 2011 and ascribes this partly to the popularity of Brantley Gilbert and his music.

Brantley is currently supporting Toby Keith on many of his Live in Overdrive Tour gigs.