HALFWAY TO HEAVEN follows his 2009 release, A MODERN DAY PRODIGAL SON, which features hit singles, G.R.I.T.S. And Whenever Were Alone. As tour dates multiply throughout the South, Brantleys fan base continues to expand, and like most artists these days, fans can stay updated about tour dates and news via MySpace. Modern Day Prodigal Son. Contemporary Country.
The contemporary country rock artist Brantley Keith Gilbert from Jefferson, Georgia has become pretty much an instant success story. Modern Day Prodigal Son, produced for Average Joe’s.
The story of the Prodigal Son never gets old. But it is easy to miss the full impact of this parable because it is set in New Testament times within the context of the Jewish culture. A Long Way Off brings the story into a contemporary setting that makes it more relatable.
Much to the disappointment of his father (John Diehl)-and much to the disgust of his older brother, Seth (Dave Blamy)-handsome college grad Jake Abraham (Jason Burkey) does not want to continue working in the family's agricultural farm. He has other ambitions and they do not include agricultural business at any level. So, he asks for his inheritance in order to set off and begin a new life.
But Jake flaunts his finances, makes unwise investments and yields to a lifestyle of foolish partying. It doesn't take long before this 'new life' does not look so good and Jake finds his life in danger. He is trapped.
As in the biblical Prodigal Son, Jake returns home humbled and repentant - and is received with arms open wide by his father. The older brother, meanwhile, is not so keen to see him. But, as good stories go, the brother comes around. (Although in the biblical account, there is no suggestion that the brother comes around. Still one can hope.)
A few other special characters are part of Jake's life and were instrumental in his turnaround including a homeless man (Rusty Martin, Sr.) and a barista called Summer (Zoe Myers). Summer serves to add a touch of romance to the story too.
Video: 'A Long Way Off' - Official Movie Trailer
Brantley Keith Gilbert, popularly known as Brantly Gilbert, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. The tattoos on Brantley’s body shows his dedication and faith towards Christianity and his patriotism. Let’s take a look!
ARMS TATTOOS 1. ‘Cross’ TattooTattoo: ‘Cross’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: This tattoo of a cross on Brantley’s left arm was inked in 2012. Later, the star got the portrait of Jesus added to this tattoo. A cross tattoo shows a person’s faith in Christianity and God. Such a tattoo also represents the event of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Brantley got added the ‘Portrait of Jesus’ on his ‘Cross’ tattoo
2. ‘A MODERN DAY PRODIGAL SON’ TattooTattoo: ‘A MODERN DAY PRODIGAL SON’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: ‘A MODERN DAY PRODIGAL SON’ is the debut studio album of Brantley Gilbert, released on October 27, 2009.
3. ‘BG Logo’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘BG Logo’ Tattoo on his left forearm.
Meaning: Brantley got his logo ‘BG’ inked on his left forearm, which stands for his ‘Brantley Gilbert Nation’.
4. ‘Angels’ TattooTattoo: ‘Angels’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: Brantley is an active Christian who has always shown his faith and dedication towards God by writing several songs like ‘My Faith In You’ and getting body inks, mostly dedicated to Christianity. The angels are considered as the messengers of God. The tattoos of angels signify blessings of the Divine power.
5. ‘Brass Knuckle’ TattooTattoo: ‘Brass Knuckle’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: A brass knuckle tattoo symbolizes the everyday struggles of life.
6. ‘Japanese Fire and Skulls Pattern’ Tattoo‘Japanese Fire and Skulls Pattern’ Tattoo on his left arm
7. Unidentified TattooTattoo: Unidentified Tattoo on his left arm.
Tattoo: ‘BG Logo’ Tattoo on his left forearm.
Meaning: Brantley got his logo ‘BG’ inked on his left forearm, which stands for his ‘Brantley Gilbert Nation’.
4. ‘Angels’ TattooTattoo: ‘Angels’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: Brantley is an active Christian who has always shown his faith and dedication towards God by writing several songs like ‘My Faith In You’ and getting body inks, mostly dedicated to Christianity. The angels are considered as the messengers of God. The tattoos of angels signify blessings of the Divine power.
5. ‘Brass Knuckle’ TattooTattoo: ‘Brass Knuckle’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: A brass knuckle tattoo symbolizes the everyday struggles of life.
6. ‘Japanese Fire and Skulls Pattern’ Tattoo‘Japanese Fire and Skulls Pattern’ Tattoo on his left arm
7. Unidentified TattooTattoo: Unidentified Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: No clear piece of information regarding this tattoo is available.
8. ‘BM’ TattooTattoo: ‘BM’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Brantley Gilbert Modern Day Prodigal SonMeaning: ‘BM’ refers to ‘Big Machine Records’, an American independent record label which re-released Brantley’s ‘Halfway To Heaven’ with new recordings and bonus tracks in 2011.
9. ‘American Flag’ Tattoo HANDS TATTOOS 10. ‘Handcuffs’ TattooTattoo: ‘Handcuffs’ Tattoo on his left hand.
Meaning: Brantley got the tattoo of a ‘handcuffs’ with some ‘unidentified date’ over it.
11. ‘Psalm 144.1’ TattooTattoo: ‘Psalm 144.1’ Tattoo on his left hand.
Meaning: In July 2017, Brantley got the tattoo of ‘Psalm 144.1 of Bible Verse’ inked on his left hand. Psalm 144.1 is read as,
Praise the Lord who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.”
On July 12, 2017, Brantley uploaded the picture of this tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
Praise the Lord who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. Psalm 144:1. Thanks to my boy Carl, Grace, and Lacey for coming out and hooking me up!”
CHEST TATTOOS 12. ‘RESPECT’ TattooTattoo: ‘Respect’ Tattoo on his chest.
Meaning: This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Jason Fancher.
13. ‘Cross’ TattooTattoo: ‘Cross’ Tattoo on his chest that continues till his lower abdomen.
Brantley Gilbert Modern Day Prodigal Son Zip VersionMeaning: Again, this tattoo was inked in July 2017. Brantley uploaded the picture of this tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
Praise the Lord who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. Psalm 144:1. Thanks to my boy Carl, Grace, and Lacey for coming out and hooking me up!”
BACK TATTOOS 14. ‘Pair of Pistols’ TattooTattoo: ‘Pair of Pistols’ on his back.
Meaning: This tattoo was inked by the tattoo artist, Carl Grace in February 2015. This tattoo is a replica of the two 1911 Pistols that Brantley carries in his ‘Bottoms Up’ music video.
Brantley getting his ‘Pistols’ tattoo inked by Carl Grace in February 2015
15. ‘Amendment’ TattooTattoo: ‘Amendment’ Tattoo on his back.
Meaning: On May 2015, Brantley got the ‘Amendment’ tattoo inked by the tattoo artist, Carl Grace. This tattoo was inked to show his support for the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution. On May 6, 2015, Brantley uploaded the picture of this tattoo on his Instagram account, with the caption,
So BG nation…. I wanted to take my support of the 2nd amendment to another level, so my boy Carl Grace came by the house and hooked me up yesterday!!!”
Below the Amendment tattoo, he got inked,
A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”
16. ‘The Crown of Thorns’ TattooTattoo: ‘The Crown of Thorns’ Tattoo on his back.
Meaning: Brantley got the tattoo of ‘the crown of thorns’ with a ‘tiny cross’ inked on his back to show his dedication towards Christianity.
