What was Brantley Gilbert's first song?

What was Brantley Gilbert's first album?
A Modern Day Prodigal Son is the debut studio album from American country rock singer Brantley Gilbert. It was first self-released on a limited scale with just the first eleven songs back in 2005. It finally was released nationally by Average Joes in October 2009 (and later re-released by Valory Music Co.).
Are Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean friends?
NASHVILLE, TN (March 25, 2022) – In the last decade, MULTI-PLATINUM Country stars Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean have swapped songs, toured together, and remained friends and advocates for each other's careers, leaving fans eager to see the two Georgia-natives join forces for a song.Mar 25, 2022