It truly is a BG Nation. In a recent study by the Social Security Administration, as reported on The Today Show and ABCnews.com today, the name “Brantley” made the biggest leap on the list of “2011’s Top Baby Boy Names,” jumping 416 places from No. 736 to No. 320. One of the attributing factors for the jump was said to be in part due to Country Music newcomer Brantley Gilbert, whose #1 hit, “Country Must Be Country Wide,” topped the Country Music charts last year. Brantley’s current single, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” is a Top 10 hit and rising.
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Social Secuirty Administration Says More Baby Boys Being Named "Brantley"
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Brantley Gilbert Surprised with Gold Certification
May 7, 2012 0 CommentsBefore Saturday (5/5) night’s sold-out concert at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, Brantley Gilbert was surprised with a GOLD plaque to commemorate sales of over 500,000 copies of HALFWAY TO HEAVEN. His label family, The Valory Music Co, (under The Big Machine Label Group umbrella), and booking agency, CAA, hosted a pre-show celebration for the accolade.
“We couldn’t be more proud of Brantley and are not only celebrating a GOLD record but that HALFWAY TO HEAVEN is now officially halfway to platinum,” said Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta.
The album features the GOLD-certified, #1 hit, “Country Must Be Country Wide,” as well as his current Top 15 single, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.”
Gilbert played a fiercely entertaining 45-minute set after the presentation that had the sold-out crowd on their feet with their fists in the air as he belted out his hits "Country Must Be Country Wide," and "You Don't Know Her Like I Do." Gilbert proved to the Nashville community that he is a force to be reckoned with, backed by thousands of passionate fans who proudly call themselves the "BG Nation."
Chosen for an opening slot on Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour, the hot newcomer has earned rave reviews, including this tweet,” Eric Church is up next, but @BrantleyGilbert had the Nashville crowd in the palm of his hand. http://pic.twitter.com/eIhaeIaL,” from USA Today Nashville correspondent Brian Mansfield, after attending the Nashville tour stop.
Among Gilbert’s impressive list of industry accolades, the 27-year-old rising star was most recently nominated for the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year after earning his first-ever nod in the Song of the Year category at the 2011 CMA Awards. His first single, “Country Must Be Country Wide,” on The Valory Music Co. also garnered him the prestigious honor of being the only new artist in 2011 to have a #1 hit at Country radio. As a celebrated songwriter, Gilbert has penned three #1 hits – “My Kinda Party,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” and “Country Must Be Country Wide.”
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Pictured (L-R): Back Row – Big Machine Label Group’s Harry Lyons, Justin Key, Kelsey Chandler, Megan Knutson, Whitney Sutton, John Zarling, Annie Ortmeier, The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, Jake Basden, Erik Powell, Jimmy Chapin; Middle Row – Big Machine Label Group’s Matthew Hargis, Jimmy Harnen, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Scott Borchetta, Brantley Gilbert, Allison Jones, Kelly Rich, Brittney McKenna; Front Row – Wayne Milligan, Andrew Kautz, Nikki Burns and Seth Hellman (Photo Credit: Chase Reynolds)
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BRANTLEY GILBERT’S HALFWAY TO HEAVEN CERTIFIED GOLD
April 23, 2012 0 CommentsBrantley Gilbert’s first album on The Valory Music Co., HALFWAY TO HEAVEN, has been certified Gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000. Released just last September, the album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and produced the Gold-certified, #1 smash, “Country Must Be Country Wide.”
“Man, to have ‘Heaven’ go Gold means a lot to me. I never thought my first major release would sell 500,000 copies. Thanks so much to the BG Nation and all ya’ll who bought a copy,” said Gilbert.
Gilbert’s latest single, “You Don’t Know Her like I Do,” has climbed into the Top 15 on both Billboard and Mediabase charts. Co-written by the typically tough southern rocker, Gilbert opens up about a past love, revealing a softer and more vulnerable side.
Gilbert is currently out on the road with Eric Church on The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour.
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BMLG Racks Up 10 CMT Music Award Nominations
April 23, 2012 0 CommentsNominations for the 2012 CMT Music Awards were announced this morning, and a big congratulations is in order for some of our BMLG artists! Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, the Band Perry, Eli Young Band and Brantley Gilbert all received nominations, for a total of 10 nominations across the label group. Visit CMT.com for more information about the awards and a full list of nominees. Be sure to VOTE for your favorites here.
Taylor Swift
Video of the Year - "Safe and Sound" (featuring the Civil Wars)
Female Video of the Year - "Ours"
Collaborative Video of the Year - "Safe and Sound" (featuring the Civil Wars)
Rascal Flatts
Video of the Year - "Easy" (featuring Natasha Bedingfield)
Group Video of the Year - "Banjo"
Collaborative Video of the Year - "Easy" (featuring Natasha Bedingfield)
Martina McBride
Female Video of the Year - "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
The Band Perry
Group Video of the Year - "All Your Life"
Eli Young Band
Group Video of the Year - "Crazy Girl"
Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award
Brantley Gilbert
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year - "Country Must Be Country Wide"
Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award
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Taylor Swift, Eli Young Band Take Home Honors at 47th Annual ACM Awards
April 2, 2012 0 Comments[photo via Getty Images]
The Country music community was out in full force at last night's ACM Awards, and so was the Big Machine Label Group. Kicking off the night's wins, Eli Young Band took home the coveted Song of the Year honors for their platinum smash "Crazy Girl." Taylor Swift ended the night taking home the show's biggest honor, Entertainer of the Year, which is fan-voted.
In addition to big wins, BMLG artists made a number of appearances throughout the night's show. The one and only Reba McEntire shared hosting honors with Blake Shelton, and the duo provided no shortage of comic relief in between performances and award presentations. The Band Perry performed their new single "Postcard from Paris," Rascal Flatts and Steve Martin teamed up for "Banjo," and Brantley Gilbert rocked the house with "Country Must Be Country Wide." Another special moment featured Martina McBride's performance of "Marry Me" with Train's Pat Monahan as a couple tied the knot on stage.
For more information and a full list of winners, visit acmawards.com.
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BMLG Joins Forces with General Mills, Feeding America to Outnumber Hunger
March 30, 2012 0 CommentsGeneral Mills and Big Machine Label Group’s star-studded roster of Country music artists are teaming up with Feeding America to Outnumber Hunger in a national initiative that helps fight hunger in local communities. Outnumber Hunger will help Feeding America secure up to 15.6 million meals for local food banks to assist the one in six Americans who struggles with hunger.
According to the USDA, an estimated 49 million Americans struggle with hunger, making the issue a growing reality in every community. By simply entering codes at OutnumberHunger.com, Americans can make a difference in their local communities at a time when it matters most.
“Hunger is a year-round issue but it can be especially critical in the spring, so Feeding America food banks need help now,” said Vicki B. Escarra, President and CEO, Feeding America. “The combined reach that General Mills and Big Machine Label Group’s artists bring to the hunger crisis will help provide critical resources at this key time.”
This powerful group of partners is using its collective voice to rally Americans for the cause. Codes will appear on millions of specially-marked packages of General Mills products to give people the chance to help Feeding America secure five meals on behalf of their local food banks.
“As a leading food company, no cause is more important to us than the hunger issue,” said Cheryl Welch, Director, Outnumber Hunger at General Mills. “We’re thrilled to give people the chance to make a difference in their own communities through Outnumber Hunger.”
Specially-marked packages of General Mills products will feature an Outnumber Hunger code, as well as favorite Big Machine Label Group artists like Rascal Flatts. More than 10 General Mills brands, including Betty Crocker, Green Giant, Totino’s and Cheerios, will participate. Entering the code at OutnumberHunger.com helps Feeding America secure five meals on behalf of a local food bank. Participants enter their ZIP codes, and meals will stay in or near the area.
Big Machine Label Group artists also will offer select special codes on Facebook and Twitter that help Feeding America secure five meals for local food banks. Big Machine Label Group artists who are encouraging participation include Multi-Platinum-selling superstar artists Rascal Flatts, Reba, Martina McBride, and The Band Perry as well as established chart-topping acts Eli Young Band, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert and newcomers Sunny Sweeney, Edens Edge, Ella Mae Bowen and Thomas Rhett.
“It takes a Big Machine to Outnumber Hunger, and we have an opportunity to make a huge difference in local communities,” said Scott Borchetta, President and CEO, of Big Machine Label Group. “That’s why we’re thrilled to come together with our artists, General Mills and Feeding America to help the hunger issue in a significant way. Together we can Outnumber Hunger.”
Additionally, the Outnumber Hunger partners have created an educational video with Rascal Flatts that highlights the issue of hunger and shows how anyone can get involved to help Feeding America. It will air during a Rascal Flatts theater event in New York City and in over 600 movie theaters across the country on the night of April 5. Tickets to the movie theater concert event can be purchased online at RascalFlatts.com/Changed
“Our fans have always been strong supporters of us and our families,” said Joe Don Rooney, Rascal Flatts. “By being involved in Outnumber Hunger, we hope to provide that same support for those who may struggle with hunger. We’re grateful to have the chance to spread awareness of this important cause.”
General Mills will donate $0.65 to Feeding America—enough to help secure 5 meals on behalf of local food banks—for every code entered. To make a difference in your local community with Outnumber Hunger, visit www.OutnumberHunger.com.
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Brantley Gilbert Goes Home with Ram Jam
March 29, 2012 0 CommentsTake a ride with Brantley Gilbert in his Ram truck as he heads home to Jefferson, GA to visit his old high school, discuss life in a small town and his passion for the music.
Watch the video below and be sure to enter for your chance to win a trip for two to Nashville to see Brantley live at the invitation-only Ram Jam 2012 later this year.
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Enter To Win a Trip to the Ram Jam Concert
March 21, 2012 0 CommentsWatch the exclusive RAM video featuring Brantley Gilbert and then be sure to enter the contest for the invitation only concert happening in Nashville in December. Also, a few lucky contest entrants may even win a free download of Brantley's song, "Kick It In The Sticks."
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Road To the Ram Jam Adds Brantley Gilbert
March 21, 2012 0 Comments“ROAD TO THE RAM® JAM” ANNOUNCES BRANTLEY GILBERT AS SECOND ARTIST IN THE ALL-STAR COUNTRY MUSIC SERIES
“Road to the Ram Jam” Provides the Ultimate Fan Experience Leading Up to the Invitation-only Ram Jam Concert in Nashville, Dec. 29th
The Valory Music Co.’s Brantley Gilbert will join previously announced BNA recording artist Kellie Pickler for the “Road to the Ram® Jam” series and sweepstakes. The Road to the Ram Jam, presented by the Ram Truck brand, features five of today’s best country music artists and provides fans the opportunity to win prizes including trips for two to an invitation-only 2012 Ram Jam concert event December 29th in Nashville, TN, where all five artists will perform.
The Road to the Ram Jam series and sweepstakes helps bring country music fans closer to some of their favorite artists with exclusive video content, the opportunity to win prizes including collectible posters and vinyl records through participating country radio stations nationwide, and free music downloads. Fans can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win trips for two to the invitation-only 2012 Ram Jam concert event at www.RamTrucks.com/RoadtoRamJam or on the Ram Trucks Facebook page at www.ramjamsweeps.com.
Gilbert will offer fans a chance to win a free download of his power-driven single “Kick It In The Sticks” when they enter the Road to the Ram Jam concert sweepstakes. The remaining Road to the Ram Jam artists will be announced throughout the year and all five participating will receive a lease on a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The trucks will then be auctioned off in early 2013 with all proceeds going to benefit a charity of each artist’s choice. Proceeds from Gilbert’s Ram truck will be donated to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). IAVA is the country's largest non-profit dedicated to supporting the 2.4 million vets of Iraq and Afghanistan and their families. For more information on IAVA fans can go to www.IAVA.org.
“Teaming up with Ram for the Road to the Ram Jam was a no brainer – it’s a great way to reach out to the BG Nation and beyond with some amazing and very cool content. And I get to bring my band to town and rock out at the 2012 Ram Jam with some other great artists,” said Gilbert. “You know the best part is we get to auction off my truck at the end of the year and donate the money to IAVA. How awesome is that? I get to drive an awesome truck and help out with a great cause to support our Troops and Veterans.”
“We are excited to have Brantley join Kellie Pickler as one of the select Road to the Ram Jam artists,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Brantley’s songs and live performances have the same authenticity and genuine work-hard, play-hard attitude as our Ram trucks.”
At just 27 years old, the rising star already has an impressive list of industry accolades. He was most recently nominated for the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year after earning his first-ever nod in the Song of the Year category at the 2011 CMA Awards. His sophomore project, HALFWAY TO HEAVEN DELUXE, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart in September 2011. Collectively, the standard and deluxe versions of the album have already sold nearly 500,000 albums. Gilbert’s first single on The Valory Music Co., “Country Must Be Country Wide,” recently scored the #1 spot at Country radio and was certified GOLD by the RIAA. As a celebrated songwriter, he has also penned three #1 hits – “My Kinda Party,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” as well as “Country Must Be Country Wide.” In addition to playing his own headlining dates, Gilbert is currently on the road with Eric Church for his The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour. For tour dates and more, check out www.facebook.com/brantleygilbertmusic.
Contest Rules The Road to the Ram® Jam sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older at the time of entry. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico are ineligible. No purchase or payment of money is necessary to win. The sweepstakes starts Feb. 1, 2012, and ends Sept. 30, 2012. Official rules and complete details are found at www.RamTrucks.com/RoadtoRamJam.
