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Kick It in the Sticks

Kick It in the Sticks

0000 single by Brantley Gilbert

"Kick It in the Sticks" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brantley Gilbert.[4][3] It was originally released in 2010 and re-released in 2012 as a single from his album Halfway to Heaven via the Valory Music Group.[5] The song was by Gilbert, along with Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip.

Quick Facts Single by Brantley Gilbert, from the album Halfway to Heaven ...

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song five stars out of five, writing that "while the aggressive guitars and spoken-word delivery can be intimidating, Gilbert's message couldn't be more welcoming."[1]

T. Ballard Lesemann, writing for the Charleston City Paper, described the 2010 version as "an authentic redneck anthem that touches all the clichés", and compared it to grunge and nu-metal.[2]

Music video

The music video, which was made for the 2010 version, directed by Potsy Ponciroli, premiered on October 4, 2011.[6] It depicts a rowdy party in the woods. T. Ballard Lesemann, writing for the Charleston City Paper, described as looking like "something Kid Rock might have directed."[2]

Charts and certifications (2012 version)

The 2010 release of "Kick It in the Sticks" had failed to chart, but the 2012 rendition went to number 29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 38 on the Country Airplay chart.[7]

Chart performance

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Certifications

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References

  1. [1]
    Dukes, Billy (July 16, 2012). "Brantley Gilbert, 'Kick It in the Sticks' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  2. [2]
    Lesemann, T. Ballard (2010-07-07). "Brantley Gilbert likes it rough". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  3. [3]
    Allen, James (2010-03-16). "Halfway to Heaven - Brantley Gilbert : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  4. [4]
    Conaway, Alanna (July 19, 2012). "Brantley Gilbert, 'Kick It in the Sticks' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  5. [5]
    "Brantley Gilbert - Kick It In The Sticks | New Country Music, Songs. Listen for Free". Roughstock.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  6. [6]
    "CMT : Videos : Brantley Gilbert : Kick It in the Sticks". Country Music Television. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  7. [7]
    Morris, Edward (July 28, 2012). "Dierks Bentley's "5-1-5-0," Zac Brown Band's Uncaged Top Charts". Country Music Television. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  8. [8]
    "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Week of September 15, 2012". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 13, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  9. [9]
    "Brantley Gilbert Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  10. [10]
    "Brantley Gilbert Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  11. [11]
    "American single certifications – Brantley Gilbert – Kick It in the Sticks". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
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