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Hoping some things never change, Country chart-toppers George Birge and Brantley Gilbert team up to tribute an unpaved paradise in their brand-new collaboration, “Small Forever.”
“Brantley has been a genre-defining artist, both as a songwriter and a performer. I still think it’s wild that I get to call him a friend these days and couldn’t be more fired up with how this song turned out,” shares Birge.
A slow-rolling anthem co-written by Birge with Taylor Phillips, Brock Berryhill (also the producer), and Josh Phillips, the track is steeped in hometown pride – something both artists know by heart. Following in the thematic bootsteps of Birge’s latest release “Back In The Country,” and complementing his current Top 35 single “It Won’t Be Long,” the pair lift up a simple life of faith and family tradition – a lifestyle that always stays true, no matter what the outside world thinks: “Just like God painted it / Never go changing it / Leave that little dot off the map.”
With a sleek, smoldering fusion of Country instruments and Hip-Hop beats, hit-making vocals swirl around each other like smoke from a Saturday night bonfire. Birge’s Texas soul and Gilbert’s Georgia growl collide like two sides of the same coin, as they sing of hard knocks and high times in a land of natural beauty with tight-knit communities at their side. They might be surrounded by a relentless push for progress, but these small-towners know perfection when they see it.
Firing on all cylinders, Birge is now direct support for Luke Bryan (COUNTRY SONG CAME ON TOUR), after pulling off a massive surprise while making his debut at Stagecoach. Creating a buzz as Lana Del Rey’s special guest ahead of his own headline set, Birge was spotted across all top-tier outlets like Billboard, Los Angeles Times, PAPER, Rolling Stone, The Tennessean, Us Weekly, Variety, and more, as well as making an in-studio appearance at The Viall Files.
ABOUT GEORGE BIRGE:
RECORDS Nashville artist-songwriter George Birge fast-follows two back-to-back #1s (“Cowboy Songs” and “Mind On You”) in one consecutive year (2024) with current Top 35-and-climbing single “It Won’t Be Long.” Boasting over 170 MILLION global streams across his catalog, American Songwriter praises, “George Birge has a talent for taking a simple concept and turning it into an in-depth song,” as PEOPLE hails that he’s “Always Meant for the Solo Spotlight.” Named Billboard’s Country Rookie of the Month (January 2024) and one of Nashville Lifestyles’ “Artists You Need To Know,” the Austin, TX, native’s star is on the rise after earning his first award show nomination at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and making his TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On the road as direct support for Luke Bryan, he's previously shared the stage with Gary Allan, Brantley Gilbert, Sam Hunt, Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Jake Owen, Dylan Scott, Matt Stell, and more.
ABOUT BRANTLEY GILBERT:
As one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge, multi-Platinum The Valory Music Co. trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark. With his seventh studio album, Tattoos, available now, the Georgia native chooses to embrace it – inspired by the idea that his tattoos tell a story, just like his songs. And just like his songs, he’ll never hide the truth they reveal. An era-defining artist forever bonded to his fans, Gilbert’s been mining the timeless values of hard-working dedication, high-octane thrills and humble faith since his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, creating a chart-topping grit-and-grace fusion which helped set the stage for today’s genre-blending format. With his dedicated BG Nation behind him, the fiery performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams, boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. His world-class pen helped create a watershed hit with Jason Aldean’s 4x Platinum country-rap game changer, “Dirt Road Anthem.” And possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson and Toby Keith to Kenny Chesney, Nickelback and more. Tattoos further cements his legacy – 10 cowritten, co-produced tracks with an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert’s diesel-powered smoke-and-soul vocal delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. Tracks like full-throttle “Off the Rails” and intoxicating chart-climbing single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke lead a set packed with guest appearances from Gary LeVox, Justin Moore, Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones. Gilbert is currently on his headlining Tattoos Tour with stops across North America with additional festival dates this summer. For more information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok and X @BrantleyGilbert and Facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.
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