Gilbert will light up the infield ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500
TALLADEGA, Ala. (July 22, 2026) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Brantley Gilbert will headline the Saturday Night Concert at Talladega Superspeedway this fall as part of the YellaWood 500 race weekend this October.
“It’s exciting to have Brantley Gilbert headline our Saturday Night Concert as part of The Chase triple-header weekend at Talladega Superspeedway” said Josh Harris, Region President, Talladega Superspeedway and Darlington Raceway. “Brantley brings unmatched passion to his high-energy performances and fans are in for an unforgettable night before our drivers battle in Sunday’s YellaWood 500.”
A Georgia native, Gilbert is known as one of the most popular artists in the country music scene, debuting in 2009. Gilbert has accumulated numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career including 8.3 billion career streams and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. Gilbert is also an ACM, CMA and AMA award winner.
Gilbert is also known for collaborating with other pioneers of country music including Thomas Rhett, Justin Moore, Jelly Roll and more. Gilbert has also written songs that artists Colt Ford and Jason Aldean have recorded (4x Platinum “Dirt Road Anthem” and 4x Platinum “My Kinda Party”). Gilbert is currently on the Real American Tour and recently announced and expansion that will keep him on the road through November 2026.
On July 24, Gilbert is set to release his eighth studio album SINS OF THE FATHER, his first full-length project with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The 15-track collection marks his most personal album yet, continuing the honest songwriting and hard-hitting sound that have become trademarks of his career. Lead single “GOOD DAMN” is currently climbing the charts at Country radio.
The Chase race action at Talladega Superspeedway kicks off Friday, October 23, with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series The Progress Group 250 on Saturday, October 24.
The excitement continues into Sunday, Oct. 25, with the return of the YellaWood 500 during as the NASCAR Cup Series drivers prepare to tackle the iconic 33-degree banking.
For ticketing information and more details about upcoming events, including the YellaWood 500 race weekend, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.
Fans are also encouraged to keep up with all the happenings at Talladega Superspeedway by following along on X, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as in the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest speedway news.
About Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is the most competitive racetrack on the NASCAR schedule (record 88 lead changes in 188 laps), the highest-banked (33 degrees) and the longest (2.66 miles), as well as the most fun and fan-friendly. Three-and four-wide racing at 200 mph are a norm at Talladega Superspeedway, along with nail-biting, photo finishes. For information, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
About Brantley Gilbert
Multi-Platinum trailblazer Brantley Gilbert turns up the heat with “GOOD DAMN,” his first single with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville on Wheelhouse Records, available now. A simmering, sexy throwback that nods to the swagger and storytelling of his early days and inspired by the real-life twists in his love story with his wife of 11 years, the song captures the tension of running into the one who got away and realizing the spark never left. Unmistakably BG, “GOOD DAMN” is proof that some flames never fade. An era-defining artist forever bonded to his fans, Gilbert’s been mining the timeless values of hard-working dedication, high-octane thrills and humble faith since his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, creating a chart-topping grit-and-grace fusion which helped set the stage for today’s genre-blending format. With his dedicated BG Nation behind him, the performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams, boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. Possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson and Toby Keith to Kenny Chesney, Nickelback and more.
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