You've heard the stories about Brantley Gilbert as he has sold out every show across the country for the past several months!  Now, you can EXPERIENCE Brantley Gilbert for ONE NIGHT ONLY as he brings it to Abilene and The Lucky Mule Saloon, Thursday, May 12th!  You've heard his hit songs...  "My Kind Of Party" which shot to NUMBER 1 as sung by Jason Aldean...  "Dirt Road Anthem" which he co-wrote with Colt Ford... and now, you can experience them (and more) LIVE at Abilene's Premier Venue The Lucky Mule Saloon!

Having sold out every venue on his current tour, Brantley Gilbert expecting to do the same in Abilene as he rolls into town on Thursday, May 12th along with special guests Whiskey Myers!

Brantley Gilbert knows that tomorrow is no guarantee. Just over five years ago the talented singer/songwriter was ignoring his deepest ambition of becoming a country singer and was just going through the motions of everyday life. It wasn’t until a nearly-fatal car accident that Brantley opened his eyes, realized the importance of living each day to the fullest, and decided to pursue his love for music as a career.

Brantley Gilbert was born and raised in the small town of Jefferson, Georgia, just outside of Athens city limits. It is that upbringing and small town influence Gilbert credits toward allowing him to cultivate his unique sound. With well-known rock bands REM and the B-52’s having roots nearby, Brantley’s taste in music always swayed toward a rock feel, but his true-to-life testimony of heartache, trials, triumph, and success found a home in country music.

After taking the stage night-after-night, Brantley began to notice familiar faces in the crowds. A group of believers who shared his passion for life and music had developed, and pretty soon the following had taken-on a life of its own. He quickly realized that his acoustic shows — however intimate — didn’t satisfy his audience’s thirst for his rock-infused country music. In order to meet their demand, he formed a band.

"We went from these acoustic shows to a bona fide Country-Rock-Soul show that is wide open," says Brantley. "Even when we play a ballad, it’s high energy."

With the fans demanding new music from Brantley, he came to Nashville, Tennessee where he soon signed with Warner Chappell Publishing and began to develop music for a debut album release. One of his songs, "The Best of Me," was recorded by country superstar Jason Aldean and earned a spot on his Wal-Mart exclusive and iTunes release, Wide Open.

Moreover, in August 2010, Brantley’s song "My Kinda Party," became a No. 1 smash for Aldean. The superstar’s latest single, "Dirt Road Anthem," was also written by Brantley.

"It’s an honor that someone like Jason would want to record one of my songs," says Brantley. "It’s a big step for me as a songwriter and I couldn’t have asked for a better artist to perform the song. After all, he is a Georgia boy!"

On March 16, 2010, the rising star released his sophomore album, Halfway To Heaven, the follow-up to his debut national release, A Modern-Day Prodigal Son. The album peaked at No. 2 on iTunes Country Album Charts, and at No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart for all genres.

In February 2011, Brantley passed another career milestone when he signed with Big Machine Label Group imprint The Valory Music Co. -- home to superstars Reba and Jewel as well as No. 1 chart-topper Justin Moore.

As tour dates multiply throughout the South, Brantley’s fan base continues to expand. The rising star’s MySpace page garners more than 25,000 listeners daily— a number that has brought him to the No. 1 spot on MySpace Music Charts for both country and southern rock.

Brantley Gilbert’s debut Valory Music Co. single has already impacted country radio, and he’s currently in the studio with award-winning producer Dann Huff.

"I’ve realized that life can be very short, and everyone should take advantage of it," says Brantley. "If you’re gonna live, do something with it. Make it great."