What’s up BG Nation…we wanted to take a moment to spotlight each of the hard working, kick ass members of Brantley’s band…starting with drummer Ben Sims 🥁

Read on to get to know more about him….and stay tuned for more band member spotlights!

Q: How long have you been a member of BG’s band? Any memories from your first performance with BG? 

A: I have been with Brantley around 17-18 years. My first show was at Mikes Down Under in Jefferson, GA. I had seen him play there a few months before to see if I wanted to audition. I really loved how much the people loved his music. 

Q: Is there one show with BG that stands out for any particular reason in your memory, and why? 

A: Honestly, I can’t name a particular show. I’ve had such an amazing career with Brantley and had the privilege to share the stage with some amazing musicians. Every show has some great story behind it. 

Q: Any pre-show rituals? 

A: I do stretch and warm up with some rudiments on the drums…..But my favorite ritual by far is prayer. Brantley likes to pray before every show. Also the 5 band guys pray in our dressing room every show as well. 

Q: Favorite BG song to perform, and why? 

A: It’s hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to I think I’d have to pick “Read Me My Rights.” Love drumming to that one!

Q: Favorite place to perform, and why?

A: So many amazing places but I gotta give it to Red Rocks. Such a beautiful venue that people travel from all over to see a show there. 

Q: Tell us one thing fans may not know about BG. 

A: Brantley is an amazing boss. Not only that, he sees all his employees as family and equals. He’s got our backs in any situation, no matter if it’s work related or personal. Can’t imagine working for anyone else!

Tomorrow at 10am CT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for the 8/29 Camden NJ, 8/31 Holmdel NJ and 9/2 Virginia Beach VA shows. If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT tomorrow and choose the Meet & Greet button by the August 29, August 31, or September 2 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends August 19 at 10am or when the 10^th spot is awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

NOTE: IF YOU AREN’T SEEING THE MEET & GREET BUTTON RIGHT AT 10AM CT, PLEASE CLEAR YOUR BROWSER CACHE.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on August 29, August 31, and September 2, please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.

Monday 8/7 at 10am CT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for the following shows:

8/24 Bangor, ME
8/26 Bristow, VA
8/27 Hershey, PA

If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT this Monday 8/14 and choose the Meet & Greet button by the August 24, 26 or 27 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends August 15 at 12pm CT or when the 10^th spot is awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on August 24, 26, and 27; please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.

Monday 8/7 at 10am CT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for the following shows:

8/18 Tinley Park, IL
8/19 Noblesville, IN
8/22 Mansfield, MA

If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT this Monday and choose the Meet & Greet button by the August 18, 19 or 22 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends August 8 at 12pm CT or when the 10^th spot is awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on August 18, 19, and 22; please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.

Tomorrow at 10am CT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for 8/13 Clarkston, MI and 8/16 Darien Center, NY shows. If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT tomorrow and choose the Meet & Greet button by the August 13 or 16 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends July 29 at 12pm or when the 10^th spot is awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on August 13 and 16; please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.

Tomorrow at 10am CT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for the following shows:

8/3 Maryland Heights, MO
8/5 Milwaukee, WI
8/7 St. Paul, MN
8/9 Cuyahoga Falls, OH

If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT tomorrow and choose the Meet & Greet button by the August 3, 5, 7 or 9 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends July 22 at 12pm or when the 10^th spot is awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on August 3, 5, 7 and 9; please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.

Can’t tell y’all how much it means to me to be able to stand in front of BG Nation every night on the Get Rollin’ Tour with Nickelback… Who’s already seen a show? 

Tomorrow at 10am CT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for the following shows:

7/29/23 Tampa, FL

7/30/23 Alpharetta, CA

8/1/23 Nashville, TN

If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT tomorrow and choose the Meet & Greet button by the July 29, July 30, or August 1 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends July 15 at 12pm or when the 10^th spot is awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on July 29, July 30, and August 1; please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.

Tomorrow at 10am CT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for the following shows:

July 22: Dallas, TX

July 23: The Woodlands, TX

If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT tomorrow and choose the Meet & Greet button by the July 22 or 23 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends July 12 at 12pm or when the 10^th spot is awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on July 22 and 23; please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.

Needless to say, we are having zero fun on the Get Rollin Tour with Nickelback 😂🐻 And let’s just say our off days aren’t bad either BG Nation hahaha

ENTER NOW FOR THE CHANCE TO ATTEND BRANTLEY’S MEET AND GREETS JULY 6 SALT LAKE CITY, JULY 8 WHEATLAND, CA OR JULY 9 MOUNTAINVIEW, CA!

Go HERE and click on the Meet & Greet button to the right of the July 6, 8 or 9 date.

The first 10 Silver member concert ticket holders per tour date to enter (or when the 10^th pair of meet and greet passes are awarded, whichever comes first) will receive 2 passes to a meet and greet. Winners will be notified as soon as all spots are filled, but no later than June 28.

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Open only to legal residents 50 U.S. + D.C., 18+, who are Silver Tier members of the BG Nation Official Fan Club in good standing, and have already purchased their tickets to attend the Brantley Gilbert concert associated with the Concert Game selected at entry.  Limit 1 entry/member.  Ends June 26th or when the 10^th pair of meet and greet passes per tour date are awarded, whichever one is sooner. Sponsor: BMLG.  See Official T&C’s for more info. 

Need more info on how meet & greets work? See topic here

Tomorrow at 10am CT/ 8am PT we’re opening Meet & Greet entry for the July 6 Salt Lake City, UT, July 8 Wheatland, CA and July 9 Mountain View, CA shows. If you have tickets in hand and are 18+, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 10 pairs of meet and greet passes.

How do I enter? Visit the tour page at 10am CT tomorrow and choose the Meet & Greet button by the July 6, July 8 or July 9 date. First 10 Silver members to sign up are in!  Ends June 21 at 10am or when the 10^th spot if awarded – whichever comes first! More details down below.

When are the meet & greets? The meet & greets will be held on July 6, 8 and 9; please make sure you’re available to attend before entering.  Winners will be able to pick up their meet and greet passes at Will Call after 4pm on the day of show! 

We’ve included a screen recording of the entry process below, but here’s a quick breakdown:

• On the day/ time meet and greet for the show date you’re attending opens, go to the Tour page and tap on the “Meet & Greet” button next to the date you want to enter for. You will then be taken to the event details page for that date.
• On the event details page, under “Meet & Greets” on the right side, you’ll then tap the “Enter Now” button.
• On the next page, you’ll read the terms, scroll to the bottom and check the box to agree to the meet and greet rules then click “Submit.”
• If you’ve won a spot at the Meet & Greet, the BG Nation team will reach out to you within a few days of entry with further details and a waiver that must be signed for you to attend.