Biografia

Brantley was a college student studying at Georgia College & State University and was aspiring to be a marriage and relationship counselor.

He held a job as a special-needs counselor at Friendship Elementary in Gainesville, Georgia.

Critically injured, Gilbert's academic career came to a screeching halt, as most of his memories were erased by the trauma that he suffered. According to Gilbert, the accident spurred him to dedicate himself to his musical career and writing songs helped him recapture some memories he lost in the crash.

Brantley began writing and singing original music when he was thirteen.

He played baseball and football in high school.