In the world of country music, the show must always go on. But for Brantley Gilbert, one concert took an unexpected turn when a new show was about to begin – the birth of his third child.
It was just another night on the “Off the Rails Tour” for the country rock singer who took the stage at the Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi. But shortly after launching into his set, Gilbert was abruptly pulled away, responding to an emergency backstage.
As Gilbert’s video on Instagram reveals, the “craziest night” of the singer’s life unfolded in real time. His wife, Amber Cochran Gilbert, had gone into labor, and there was no time to make it to the hospital.
“You got a new grandbaby,” Gilbert enthusiastically announced to his mother over the phone, the joy and adrenaline palpable in his voice. As his mom celebrated the news, the proud papa had to cut the call short reluctantly – he had a show to finish.
Rushing back on stage, Gilbert proudly shared the news with his adoring fans. “We got a baby,” he told the crowd, congratulating his bandmates.
It was a birth story for the ages that Gilbert will undoubtedly remember for the rest of his life. “Watching such an amazing woman do such an amazing thing is something I’ll never forget,” the singer wrote in his Instagram post, paying tribute to his “savage” wife, Amber.
The couple welcomed their newborn son, Abram Howell Gilbert, into the world on the tour bus with the help of their road family and a midwife named Brittany Thornton. And as the video shows, the tiny bundle of joy made his grand entrance surrounded by love and support.
For Gilbert, this latest chapter in his family’s life is a testament to the strength and resilience of his wife, Amber. “Thank you to our road family for rallying around us,” he wrote, “and most of all… Amber Gilbert, for letting me love you and showing me EXACTLY how powerful a woman can be. I love you.”
It’s a sentiment that no doubt resonates with parents everywhere as they navigate the joys and challenges of bringing new life into the world. And for Gilbert, who is already a proud father of two, this unexpected birth story is a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary moments happen when you least expect them.
As the country star returned to the stage to finish his show, one can only imagine the surge of emotion he must have felt. The roar of the crowd and the embrace of his bandmates were triumphant moments, a testament to the resilience and dedication that have defined Gilbert’s career.
But in the end, the arrival of his newborn son truly stole the show. “We will never forget how you got here,” the proud parents wrote in a joint Instagram post, “and we can’t wait to see what you do here.”
For Brantley Gilbert, this night on the “Off the Rails Tour” will forever be etched in his memory. It was a story of love, strength, and the power of family that will no doubt inspire country music fans for years to come. As the singer continues his journey, one thing is sure—his newest little roadie is in for the ride of a lifetime.