If one were creating a list of the bad boys of country music, Brantley Gilbert would have to be on that list. Granted, he may not be on the same level as Waylon Jennings and the old-school outlaws of country music, but Gilbert can balance out his tough side and rough edges with sensitive and heart-felt songwriting. Gilbert has the look and attitude of one of country music’s best bad boys, not to mention a hit song called “Bad Boy” that helped to cement his standing as one of the greatest country singers of his generation.

The Prodigal Son

Gilbert was anything but an instant success at the start of his career. His first album: A Modern Day Prodigal Son, failed to produce any hits or launch Gilbert to stardom. However, the songs “My Kinda Party” and “The Best of Me” would later be recorded by established country star Jason Aldean, showing Gilbert’s talents as a songwriter. Gilbert’s second album is what earned him attention as one of the best young country artists, especially his collaboration with Colt Ford on “Dirt Road Anthem.” After that, it was smooth sailing for Gilbert, who has produced a string of hits with his unique and authentic sound. His fans have always seemed to appreciate that Gilbert never tries to be anything other than himself, a country bad boy that deep down is a sensitive songwriter with a heart of gold.

Touring with Friends

Perhaps the best thing about seeing Gilbert in concert is that he always seems to bring some friends along with him. He’s always been willing to share the spotlight, which is why he always tours with other great country artists, some of whom are bigger stars than he is. Over the years, Gilbert has been happy to jump on the tour of stars like Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, and Kid Rock. At the same time, Gilbert has also hit the road with the likes of Thomas Rhett, Colt Ford, Uncle Kracker, Eric Paslay, and Justin Moore. In other words, seeing Gilbert in concert usually means seeing more than one of today’s great country singers, giving fans one of country music’s bad boys and a lot of bang for their buck.