Brantley Gilbert paid tribute to the “13 brave American heroes (who) made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom this week” by sharing an unreleased song.
The “Country Must Be Country Wide” artist debuted “Gone But Not Forgotten” on his social media channels over the weekend. So far, the never-before-heard track has earned heartfelt appreciation from military families and veterans, plus comments from fans urging Gilbert to officially release it. Gilbert said he wrote the song “a while back,” explaining that he shared it in hopes that it would “resonate with someone who needs to hear it right now.” He wrote in his post:
“13 brave American heroes made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom this week. In hard times like this, I always find myself turning to music. I wrote this song a while back as a tribute to all of the folks we’ve lost, both overseas and in our own communities here at home. Wanted to share it with y’all in hopes it might resonate with someone who needs to hear it right now.”
People have shared how “Gone But Not Forgotten” has resonated with them, leaving hundreds of comments on Gilbert’s posts and sharing the song thousands of times.
Listen to “Gone But Not Forgotten” here: