When country singer Brantley Gilbert took the stage in Tupelo, Mississippi, on October 11, he probably thought he was in for another wild night on his Off the Rails Tour. Little did he know that instead of singing to his fans, he’d be rushing offstage to witness the arrival of his third child—on his tour bus, no less! Talk about a plot twist worthy of a country song.
Amber Gilbert, Brantley’s wife, went into labor right in the middle of the concert, and Brantley made a heroic exit from the spotlight just as the show was kicking off. The moment was nothing short of chaotic, but it also turned into a heartwarming experience that he couldn’t wait to share with fans. After some whirlwind moments, he returned to the stage, announced the exciting news, and even had the crowd cheering along. Can you imagine the roar of excitement when he shouted, “We got a baby!” amidst the cheers of his concert-goers?
In a follow-up Instagram post, Brantley expressed his admiration for Amber’s strength and courage through it all. He even thanked Brittany Thornton, who helped with the delivery, proving that it takes a village—even in the middle of a concert! And let’s be real: who can think of a better encore than welcoming a new family member? Now that’s a night to remember, even if the setlist had to be postponed!
So, what’s next for Brantley? With two older siblings already in the mix, it seems like there might be some lively household shenanigans in their future. So here’s hoping they’ll have some material for Brantley’s next album; I mean, who wouldn’t want to hear a ballad about delivering a baby between back-to-back performances?
Mike Sanders
