Brantley Gilbert was performing at the Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi, on October 11, 2024. During the performance, Gilbert's wife, Amber Cochran, an educator, gave birth to their third son onboard their tour bus. The singer abruptly paused his concert to rush to the bus and welcome his son.
The singer announced the arrival of his child via a post on their official Instagram page on October 13, 2024:
"So last night might have been the craziest night of my life. Watching such an amazing woman do such an amazing thing is something I’ll never forget."
The singer continued:
"Thank you to our road family for rallying around us, Brittany Thornton for helping us bring this little dude into the world, Tupelo, Mississippi for showing us mad love and support, and most of all… Amber Gilbert, for letting me love you and showing me EXACTLY how incredibly strong a woman can be. I love you."
More on Brantley Gilbert's wife Amber Cochrane
Amber Cochrane is a teacher with a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle-Grade Education from UGA and a Masters Degree in Family Counseling from Liberty University. Cochrane describes herself on her official website in the following manner:
"What I know: I am country, deep down into my bones. I married the man who swore back in high school that we would. I thought being a school teacher would prepare me for the day I would have children. I was wrong. I love to dress up when the occasion calls for it, but I live in athleisure (Nike to be precise)"
Cochrane continued:
"I was a pageant girl. Now I am an athlete. I like to compete! I have a slight addiction to shoes and most cooking networks. I love to cook for my family & friends. My kitchen is the heart of my home. I’m not fancy. But I do like pretty things in my home. My friends seem to like me. My children are my life. My husband is my life..."
Amber Cochrane runs a personal blog on her website, with Facebook live posts. She also has a line of merchandise, including clothing and other products. She also lists out her favorite products. She started teaching at the Arc Learning Academy, a homeschool group she founded in Jefferson, Georgia.
She and Brantley Gilbert first met in high school before reconnecting and getting engaged in October 2014. The duo got married in January 2015. The duo subsequently had two children together, Braylen and Barrett.
A brief overview of Brantley Gilbert
Brantley Gilbert started his career with the album A Modern Day Prodigal Son, which was released on October 27, 2009, via Average Joes and Valory. The album was number 38 on the Billboard 200 album chart and 58 on the Top Country Albums.
Gilbert released his second studio album, Halfway to Heaven, on March 16, 2010. The album charted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album gained a platinum certification in the US.
The singer released his third studio album, Just As I Am, on May 19, 2014. The album remains the singer's most successful, having charted at 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart.