Kick It in the Sticks

"Kick It in the Sticks" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brantley Gilbert.

[4][3] It was originally released in 2010 and re-released in 2012 as a single from his album Halfway to Heaven via the Valory Music Group.

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song five stars out of five, writing that "while the aggressive guitars and spoken-word delivery can be intimidating, Gilbert's message couldn't be more welcoming.

"[1] T. Ballard Lesemann, writing for the Charleston City Paper, described the 2010 version as "an authentic redneck anthem that touches all the clichés", and compared it to grunge and nu-metal.

[2] The music video, which was made for the 2010 version, directed by Potsy Ponciroli, premiered on October 4, 2011.