"It's cheeky, and cheeky isn't usually something' I'm so good at -- I'm not good at being funny -- but it had the right kind of chip on its shoulder for me."
Gilbert is the type of guy who's rough and tough on the outside -- he sports tattoos and driving a Harley -- but when fans look at his repertoire of songs, they'll realize that he is so much more than that.
The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can b…