One Hell of an Amen

Brantley Gilbert

About One Hell of an Amen

"One Hell of an Amen" is a song co-written and recorded by American country rock singer Brantley Gilbert. It was released in November 2014 as the third single from his third studio album Just as I Am.


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2014
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Preacher said he died too young
Over there totin' that gun
For Uncle Sam and our freedom
Mom and Daddy dressed in black
They folded up that flag
Handed it to dad
Started prayin'
Yeah he went out 21 guns blazin'

An' that's One Hell of an Amen
That's the only way to go
Fightin' the good fight
Til the Good Lord calls you home
And so be well my friend
Til' I see you again
This is our last goodbye
But it's a Hell of an Amen, Amen

Doctor said he ain't got long
He just smiled said bring it on
If you think I'm scared
You got me all wrong
A little cancer can't break me
My heart's right and I believe
We all hit our knees
Started prayin'
Naw he never gave up
Said the Good Lord's waitin'

An' that's One Hell of an Amen
That's the only way to go
Fightin' the good fight
Til the Good Lord calls you home
So be well my friend
Til' I see you again
Yeah this is our last goodbye
But it's a Hell of an Amen

So be well my friend
Til' I see you again
This is our last goodbye
But it's a Hell of an Amen

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Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Gilbert (born January 20, 1985 in Jefferson, Georgia) is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In December 2010, he left Average Joe's to join Valory, where he charted "Country Must Be Country Wide". A deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven was released on September 13, 2011, two months before "Country Must Be Country Wide" reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In July 2012 his follow-up, "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", also hit No. 1. more »

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Written by: Brantley Keith Gilbert, Brian Davis, Thomas Michael Dekle

Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"One Hell of an Amen" by Brantley Gilbert was officially released on November 24, 2014, as the third single from his third studio album "Just as I am".
Chart Performance
The song performed exceptionally well on the charts. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart and peaked at number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Genre
"One Hell of an Amen" falls under the genre of Country Rock, a fusion of country music and rock music elements.
Songwriters
The song is credited to three songwriters: Brantley Gilbert, Brian Davis, and Mike Dekle. This combination of different talents contributed to its success.
Inspiration
Gilbert has remarked that "One Hell of an Amen" is a tribute to two real-life heroes. One was a 35-year-old man who died after his battle with cancer, and the other was a soldier in the U.S. Army who had lost his life in Iraq.
Critical Reception
Critics have given the song mixed reviews. While some appreciated the song's emotional depth, others thought it lacked complexity and was overly simplistic.
Certifications
The song's commercial success earned it Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America in 2015, signifying over a million unit sales.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Shane Drake and does a remarkable job of visually representing the song's lyrical narrative.
Acoustic Version
Gilbert also recorded an acoustic version of the song, which is featured in his deluxe edition album "Just as I am: Platinum Edition."
Fan Favorite
"One Hell of an Amen" continues to be a fan favorite at Gilbert's live performances, where he often shares the backstories behind the lyrics.
Country Music Awards
The song was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards.
Radio Broadcast
On the week of June 29, 2015, "One Hell of an Amen" rose to number one on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, making it the most played song on country radio that week.

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