Brantley Gilbert

Gilbert recorded an earthy version of "Long Haired Country Boy" to honor the late legend.

GIlbert's moving version of the song was a highlight of this year's 'A Capitol Fourth' broadcast.

Would you expect anything less?

Sometimes, it takes a few broken hearts to find true love.

Cochran, a school teacher from Gilbert's hometown, and now his wife, has inspired many of Gilbert's best (and saddest) songs.

Brantley Gilbert knows the hard days make the great ones that much sweeter. The country star shares that sentiment in his brand-new song, "Hard Days."

Watch five incredible tributes from country stars to brave members of the military.

Mom, Mother, Mama, Mommy -- whatever she's called, she's played an integral role in these country stars' lives.

"I wasn't the best version of myself in that relationship," the singer and actor admits.

There are a number of country stars who enjoy a bit of marijuana every so often, or have at least tried it -- including some who may surprise you.