Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll released their duet “Son Of The Dirty South” last year, and Gilbert has been bringing the song on the road with him ever since.
During a recent show in Milwaukee as part of Nickelback’s Get Rollin’ Tour, Gilbert found a new duet partner, recruiting a 12-year-old fan named Brady from the sold-out crowd to sing Jelly Roll’s verses of the song.
The 12-Year-Old Is A Big Fan Of Gilbert And Jelly Roll’s “Son Of The Dirty South”
Brady’s dad Dave revealed that the special moment came about after Brady and Dave attended a Q&A and performance that was included in Gilbert’s VIP ticket packages.
“At the end of the Q&A, Brady asked Brantley if he could show [Gilbert] his practice video he had on his phone,” Dave recalled to Music Mayhem. “He told Brantley how he loved the song ‘Son Of The Dirty South’ and could help him sing Jelly Roll’s part.”
Gilbert was all in, even inviting Brady and his dad Dave to spend some time with him before the show, giving Brady advice and talking “about all kinds of stuff” with them. When it was time to perform, Brady and his dad made their way backstage where Brady received in-ear monitors before joining Gilbert on stage.
In videos shared on his social media accounts, Brady absolutely nails the song, displaying impressive confidence and earning a “crushed it!” comment from Gilbert.
Watch Brady Steal The Show Below
Brady, who goes by @metalbrady or @breakstuffbrady on social media, began singing at a young age and plays the drums as well. He has a diverse taste in music including 2000s country and lots of rock and metal. He even previously performed Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff” with the band at a concert after lead singer Fred Durst spotted Brady in the crowd holding a sign.
“It feels like a really good feeling to see all the fans cheering for you and the band,” Brady told us. “It gives you shivers down your spine when you see the crowd for the first time! For me, it’s easier [to sing] in front of a crowd, but for other people maybe not. The best part of a concert is that everyone is happy and free — it’s like a big family.”
“What a special night thanks to Brantley Gilbert and all his people for sharing their stage with me,” he added.
Jelly Roll Recently Joined Gilbert In Nashville
Gilbert recently had an online stage moment of his own when he and Jelly Roll performed “Son Of The Dirty South” during Nickelback’s show in Nashville earlier this month.
The song was originally released right before the two artists embarked on their co-headlining Son of the Dirty South Tour, and according to Gilbert, it won’t be the only collaboration fans hear from them.
Gilbert Has A Collaborative Project With Jelly Roll On The Way
The singer recently told us that he and Jelly Roll are working on a collaborative project together and will likely share an album or EP at some point.
“We pretty much just moved into Lee Brice’s studio for about a week, wrote a bunch of songs, recorded a bunch of stuff, and I think right now we’re just trying to figure out whether it’s an EP or a full album project, but there’s definitely something coming,” Gilbert revealed to Music Mayhem.
“It’s one of the first approaches in a while to a co-released project, a true 50-50 co-released project,” he added, further elaborating on the project he has coming out with Jelly Roll. “And if we’re going to be on the forefront of whatever the new version of that is, this thing can’t just be another album. It can’t just be an EP. It’s got to be, in my words, I’d say it’s got to be an MF-er, but it’s got to be special. It has to make a statement and it has to stand on its own two feet. So we’re not taking it lightly, man. It’s something we’re approaching very, very intentionally and I think folks will appreciate that when it comes full circle and comes out.”
Gilbert is currently in the midst of The Get Rollin’ Tour with one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, Nickelback. The trek continues through August 30, where it will wrap up in Belmont Park, New York at UBS Arena.
Remaining Nickelback/Brantley Gilbert Tour Dates
August
13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater
16 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
18 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
22 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
30 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
