Amber Cochran, an American schoolteacher, is widely recognized as the wife of country music singer and songwriter Brantley Gilbert. The couple's enduring love story began in their hometown of Jefferson, Georgia, where they met in high school. Their relationship, which included several on-and-off phases over the years, laid the emotional foundation for many of Gilbert’s most heartfelt ballads.
Cochran notably inspired several of Gilbert's songs, including “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and “More Than Miles,” both of which reflect his personal experiences and emotions tied to their relationship. These songs have resonated deeply with fans and contributed to Gilbert's rising success in the country music industry.
After more than a decade of on-and-off dating, Amber Cochran and Brantley Gilbert were married in June 2015 in an intimate ceremony held near Gilbert's Georgia home. Amber has described their 13-year journey to the altar as a testament to the importance of patience and continual effort, quoting that “the secret to marital success is just to keep dating.”
Now settled in Jefferson, Georgia, the couple prefers to maintain a low-profile lifestyle. They typically make public appearances only for significant industry events such as the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. Despite the glitz of the music industry, they remain rooted in their hometown values.
Amber and Brantley’s relationship faced serious challenges, including a breakup primarily caused by Gilbert’s past struggles with addiction to opiates and alcohol. After successfully completing sobriety and maintaining five years of recovery, Gilbert reached out to rekindle their relationship. Demonstrating a renewed commitment, he proposed to Amber by writing a heartfelt song to her father titled “Your Little Girl.”
The couple has since welcomed their first child, a son named Barrett Hardy-Clay Gilbert. Born in 2017, Barrett has brought new depth and joy to their relationship. Brantley often speaks fondly of his wife, referring to her as "the one that got away"—a sentiment that underscores his deep appreciation for their reunion.
| Net Worth 2021: | 15 million |
