Brantley Gilbert Already Has at Least Nine Songs for New Album
Brantley Gilbert started his new project with an astonishing 250 songs in consideration. However, the singer says that he has nearly completed his third album, with nine strong contenders already chosen for the follow-up to his 2012 gold-selling disc, ‘Halfway to Heaven.’
“This one’s definitely gonna be rockin’,” Gilbert tells Billboard in a recent interview. “It’ll have the girl songs on there, too, of course, the little softer side, but it’s pretty intense.”
Gilbert promises the new collection will be a continuation of his personal journey, saying, “‘Modern Day Prodigal Son’ [his 2009 debut] told a story, a chapter of my life, from the time I was born ’til the last couple years of high school. ‘Halfway to Heaven’ picked up where that left off.”
“Now it’s been more than two years since ‘Halfway to Heaven,’ so I’ll be covering the next chapter of my life and pick up where that one left off,” adds Gilbert.
It’s been two years between albums for a good reason, though. “I was on the road for a lot of that time, y’know? We’ve been so busy since ‘Halfway to Heaven’ came out. We haven’t spent that much time at home or got to do much of anything but work,” the hardworking singer admits. “I wrote a lot on the road, so a lot of the context is memories and things that happened out there. And, of course, there’s a little bit of attitude in there.”
Of the remaining songs to be recorded, the ‘More Than Miles’ singer says that he will look no further than his own catalog for the material. “I don’t put out anything I don’t write, and I don’t write about anything I haven’t experienced,” he shares.
“A lot of artists are good at picking songs that relate to situations in their lives and can express them well. But I’m a little selfish; it’s got to be about me,” says Gilbert. “That’s the only way I can get that expression, that kind of passion you need for a song. Otherwise I don’t feel like it’s real.”
One real-life situation Brantley may draw creative energy from is his romance to fellow country superstar Jana Kramer. The two confirmed their relationship last year, and just moved in together earlier this year — leading many to believe that the two are on the fast track to a long-lasting relationship.
When Brantley isn’t in the studio or at home spending time with his gorgeous girlfriend, the superstar can be found on the road promoting his current chart-climbing single, ‘More Than Miles.’ The singer hopes to be able to incorporate his new material into his setlist leading up to the release of his new album.
“We’re definitely excited to get in there and play some new songs,” he notes. “We’ve been playing the same ones for quite awhile now. We love ‘em, but it’s time for something new.”
‘Sad Cat Diary’ Offers Hilarious Insight Into the Mind of a Cat
May 19, 2013 4:00 AM As, you know, Jon refers to me as 'The Cat Lady' on the air. Just because I adopted my first cat a year ago and have since acquired 7 more, doesn't make me a cat lady. Or does it??? ;-) Ok, I know it would appear that I, if I'm not the cat lady NOW, I am well on my way. In the past year, I have become very in tune with cats and all of their personalities. Maybe that's why I love them so much and they, in turn, are drawn to me. lol
I found a video that gives a little insight to the mind of the sad cat (which is only ONE of their many personalities) Watch, learn and laugh!! It's seriously, hilarious!
Annual Book Sale at Willard Library Set for June 1st
The area's largest one day book sale will feature books from nearly every genre along with other materials for purchase.
‘Koalaing’ Could Be the Cutest Web Photo Trend Yet
Forget (if you haven't already) milking, planking, hadokening, any of those-ings that were internet fads for a hot minute. They've been replaced. They're done. Koalaing -- that's the trick o' the day. It involved clinging as tightly to a pole or tree as possible like a koala. It's pretty adorable. Check it out.
Chris Young Doesn’t Feel Pressure When It Comes to Fourth Album
With a string of No. 1 singles – 'Tomorrow' and 'You' from 2011's 'Neon,' and 'Gettin' You Home,' 'The Man I Want to Be' and 'Voices,' from 2009's 'The Man I Want to Be'-- there are expectations surrounding Chris Young's upcoming fourth album. But as for pressure? Pft. He's feeling none of that.
Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?
It was the wildest show behind bars, and George Strait was in the thick of it for one year in the early '80s. He wasn't the only one. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall … they all did time behind the walls of the Huntsville Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Dierks Bentley Says Third Baby Was ‘Kinda Planned, Kinda Unplanned’
Dierks Bentley, with decidedly shorter hair, spoke to a Jacksonville radio station during an appreciation event for the military and revealed how his wife Cassidy let him know that their third bundle of joy was on the way. The pregnancy, according to Bentley, was sort of a surprise, but not really.
Would Keith Urban Return to ‘American Idol’?
Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.
Deer Goes Crazy After Crashing Into a Bus
May 18, 2013 12:00 PM I have had my fair share of run ins with deer. Living in the country, it's just a way of life. You must, during the early morning hours and evening/night hours, constantly be on alert and have your eyes scanning the sides of the road.
Once, on a trip back to Indiana from Tennessee, a deer came inches away from slamming through the passenger side window of my car, injuring my son. Luckily, the deer hit the front of the windshield and rolled off the hood of the car. But in the case of this bus, it came right through the window and went crazy!!
Trick Shot Videos That Would Make LeBron and Tiger Jealous
May 18, 2013 8:00 AM Trick shot videos can be pretty amazing depending on how elaborate they are, which in some cases might even make you question their authenticity. The first Video is one of the most incredible basketball shots you will ever see featuring a guy falling from a 100-goot platform and dropping the ball through the hoop. The second video might be the greates trick golf shot ever and definitely a one-in-a-million shot.
‘Sixty for Sixty’ Campaign for George Strait Falls Short
May 18, 2013 4:00 AM George Strait turns 61 years old TODAY! The "Sixty for Sixty" campaign to get George his 60th #1 single while he was still 60 years old didn't quite make it, "Give It All We Got Tonight" has only made it to #10. But, that's OK, there is no one like George Strait and there quite possibly never will be. Several, I mean tons, of artists made videos to try and urge fans to buy the single. It is very touching. Watch them give love and admiration to the king of country music.