Biography

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Why this name?
It is my given name

Do you play live?
Yes, anywhere I can

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It gives listeners the opportunity to listen to the music before they buy it.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Well of Course if the offer is right


Band History:

Billy has opened shows for Doug Stone and Marty Stuart. He was Patsy Lynn’s first keyboard player then he went to work for Loretta Lynn for four years at her ranch. In 2004 Billy signed a recording contract with KMA Records in Nashville, TN.

Born - September 8
Home - Clarksville, TN
Height - 6’1 Weight - 195 lbs
Eyes - Brown Hair - Black
Status - Single

Musical Influences
* Wilson Pickett
* Merle Haggard
* Sam Cook
* Billy Jo Royal

Everything from rock n’ roll to classic country to Memphis soul/blues to the gospel songs taught to him by his mother in Sunday School

Age 10 - Started playing the piano
Age 13 - Played skating rinks and private clubs
Age 14 - Appeared on WSM Ch.4 In Nashville, TN
Age 21 - On the road - Holiday Inn circuit from the 5 southern states and Clarksville-Fort Campbell, KY area. Then worked for Stage 2 Attractions and Traveled all over the western states

1983 - Top 10 finalist in Wrangler Country Star Search. Recorded a 45 rpm record which was titled, "It Hasn’t Been Easy"

1989 - Billy and his band won the 1st Loretta Lynn Talent Search, and took 2nd place. Opened shows for Patsy Lynn on her tour through Canada. Also worked for Loretta for 4 years.

1990 - Played in a band that opened up the show for Doug Stone and Marty Stuart

2004 - Signed a recording contract with KMA Records in Nashville, TN

2005 - Voted "Most Promising Male Vocalist Of The Year" by The "Tennessee Country Music Alliance" (TCMA) in Nashville.

Billy Has appeared on "Country On The Move", and also "Music City Explosion" which aired on WNPX-TV (Pax) in Tennessee

2007 - Billy recently recorded his latest album, "Keep On Lovin Me" the title track written by: Jimmy and Lorraine Smart.

2008 - Billy has a new release with Leakelane Music Group, Miranda Promotions International, the chart climbing tune "Angel Of Mercy" is sky rocketing the music charts in country and top 40.

It has been said that, this tune is one of the fastest climbing tunes in the history of Spins Tracking System to date.

Billy has recently released the supporting music video of his song "Angel Of Mercy" Produced by JLS Productions Of Nashville Tennessee.

Billy also played the supporting roll in the new music video released by Trinity Lane "Things Could Be Better" also Produced by JLS Productions Of Nashville.

Billy is now managed and promoted by Leakelane Music Group Miranda Promotions International, where he has enjoyed a quick turn around in his career, with things moving so fastly he is over whelmed with excitement and looking forward to all the new phases his career will venture.