On the Cover – Billy Gilman

5/31/2001 – June 2001

Label: Epic Nashville
Booking: CAA—Rod Essig
Management: RPM Management
Producers: Blake Chancey, Don Cook, David Malloy

Current Single: “She’s My Girl”
Current Album: Dare to Dream
Current Video: “She’s My Girl”

Birth Date: May 24, 1988
Interests: Fishing, four wheeling and roller skating
Interesting Facts: Outside Interests: Started singing professionally at 8 years old.
Awards: American Music Award as Favorite New Country Artist (2000); CMT Rising Star Award (2000)

Hits: “One Voice,” “There’s A Hero”

RIAA Certifications: One Voice (Platinum); Classic Christmas (Gold) Musical Influences: Marty Robbins, LeAnn Rimes, Pam Tillis and Ray Benson

I feel I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing,” says Billy Gilman. “I know not everyone will agree that a young kid like me should be making records, but then they don’t know me.” Gilman exploded on the scene last year with his first single, “One Voice,” and his million-plus selling debut album of the same title. In 2001 he continues his musical dream with the release of his highly anticipated sophomore country album Dare to Dream. “I’ve never experienced a vocalist like Billy,” says co-producer David Malloy. “Over this last year, Billy has learned control and nuances with his vocals that usually take years to master. He’s learned how to take a song and make it his own.” Malloy’s sentiments have been shared by many other music lovers who have been vocal in their praise of the young singer’s musical gifts including singer Vince Gill who marvels, “Whether he’s a kid or not, he’s legitimately a great singer.”