What Happens In A Small Town - Brantley Gilbert

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About What Happens in a Small Town

"What Happens in a Small Town" is a song recorded by American country rock artist Brantley Gilbert and Canadian country music artist Lindsay Ell. It is the first single from Gilbert's 2019 album Fire & Brimstone.

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Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Gilbert (born January 20, 1985 in Jefferson, Georgia) is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In December 2010, he left Average Joe's to join Valory, where he charted "Country Must Be Country Wide". A deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven was released on September 13, 2011, two months before "Country Must Be Country Wide" reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In July 2012 his follow-up, "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", also hit No. 1. more »

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Album Release "What Happens in a Small Town" is a song from Brantley Gilbert's fifth studio album called "Fire and Brimstone", which was released in 2019.

Collaboration This song features Lindsey Ell, a Canadian country music artist and guitarist known for her versatile musical style.

Chart Performance "What Happens in a Small Town" reached the number one spot on the Billboard US Country Airplay chart, it was Brantley Gilbert's fifth song to reach number one on this chart.

Music Video The music video for "What Happens in a Small Town" was directed by Shaun Silva and captures realistic small-town drama and heartbreak, premiering in February 2019.

Certification The single received a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it sold over one million units in the United States.

Songwriters Brantley Gilbert co-wrote the song with Brock Berryhill, Josh Dunne, and Rhett Akins, who are all accomplished songwriters in the country music genre.

Awards The song was nominated for a 2020 Academy of Country Music award for "Music Event of the Year".

Lyrics The lyrics of "What Happens in a Small Town" reflect on the trials and tribulations of a love story set in a small town, and how hard it is to move on after a break-up when you keep seeing your former lover around town.

Unique Sound The song features a mix of country, rock, and heavy metal, showcasing Brantley Gilbert's unique style.

Reception "What Happens in a Small Town" received mixed reviews, some praised the song's storyline and Gilbert's edgy voice, while others felt that the track sounded much like Gilbert's previous works.

Song Length The running time for "What Happens in a Small Town" is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.

Music Catalog This track is Brantley Gilbert's 16th single to be released to country radio, but was his first duet that he has sent to country radio.

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