Brantley Gilbert on Patriotic Super Bowl Performance

0:00In Durham, it's March 17th, and here's what is going on. Bradley Gilbert recently opened up about his decision to perform at an alternative Super Bowl halftime show, put on by Turning Point USA. The 41-year-old country singer joined Kid Rock, Gabby Barrett, and Lee Bryce for the all-American event streamed on YouTube, while Bad Bunny. Headlined the official NBC show. Gilbert stressed that he joined for patriotic reasons, not to stir up division. He explained that the show gave him a platform to honor veterans and active duty military members. As a husband and dad, Gilbert wanted his kids to see him perform patriotic songs alongside some football. He signed on without knowing the details of the main halftime show, but saw this as a chance to spotlight service members. Fans and critics had mixed reactions, but Gilbert stood firm, refusing to apologize. He pointed out that country music has been missing from the Super Bowl halftime stage for 23 years, since Shania Twain back in 2000.

1:00Three. The Avengers from Backlash, yet organizers called it a huge success. Turning Point USA plans to host a similar show next year during the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Gilbert is celebrating his role as an investor in Real American Beer, highlighting their full-flavor non-alcoholic option called RAB-0. Every case of RAB-0 donates $1 to the USO, supporting military families. Gilbert, who has been sober for 14 years, says it's great for anyone making smart choices like driving or skipping hangovers for family or work. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.