It was also included on the Billboard 2021 all-genre ‘Top Current Albums Sales’ year-end chart between artists Rob Zombie and Ariana Grande.
At first, the label was used to re-release Brewer's back catalog, but he later decided to take advantage of his complete creative control and release new recordings as well.
[6] In April 2022, Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers signed with Bob Frank Entertainment (BFE) for global distribution through The Orchard; teaming up with SGM Records for GBKR's back catalog and future releases.
Located in the SGM Records warehouse near the Louisville, KY area,[6] the Brewgrass Entertainment Studio was built in 2020 by Gary Brewer and his sons.
[11] Among producing other events, Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers host a bi-annual music festival called Shin-dig in the Park.
The music festival takes place in Spring and Fall, and the lineup includes artists of multiple genres (Bluegrass, Country, Americana, Rock, Gospel, and more).
[13] Running from November 2019 – April 2020,[14] as an artist residency; and it acted as the official kick-off to Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers 40th Anniversary celebration tour.
Deep Roots Music Fest featured former Foreigner lead singer Johnny Edwards, America's Got Talent Season 11 finalists Linkin Bridge, and special guest CJ Sparks.
Including: Sam Bush, The Travelin' McCourys, Russell Moore, Dale Ann Bradley, Doug Phelps (of the Kentucky Headhunters), T. Graham Brown, Ashton Shepherd, and Ralph Stanley II.
[21] Since its premiere, "Goin' Up Shell Creek" topped the APD Global Radio Charts for nearly a month,[22] and has been played many times on Sirius XM station, Bluegrass Junction.
[28] On October 16, 2021, Mayor Greg Fischer held a press conference with an official proclamation to congratulate Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers on their 40th anniversary and their recent album's success.