New artist of the Year

Brantley Gilbert wondered what all the commotion was about on the morning of September 5. His phone has started going crazy, as people were calling to congratulate him on being named a New Artist of the Year finalist by the Country Music Association. That "way" has paid off quite handsomely. His "Halfway To Heaven" album has been certified Gold. "That's a great feeling. The hardest part about the next record is going to be topping it."- Gilbert. At the same time, the Georgia native says that he tries not to dwell too much about his many successes as of late, and just tries to enjoy every step along the way.