Would you care to introduce yourself?
Sure! My name is Billy Gilman and I'm an 18 year old singer.
What got you into singing?
My family said I "came out" singing so nothing really got me into it, I think It was born in me. But at 3 years old I knew that I had a voice different from others in the fact that I could hold notes and learn lyrics.
How did you pick what genre to sing in?
Country Music was always around me from birth. So it just seemed natural do sing something that came natural at that time.
Best moments in career?
Winning the American Music Award, Singing On the "Grand Ole' Opry", Singing for both Presidents Clinton and Bush. So many things I've been lucky enough to do
Worst moments in career?
Probably like any singer, forgetting the words on live TV.
How did you get signed?
I was 8 when I met my vocal coach, who is now my manager, Angela Bacari, she knew a guy who sent a demo to a great Country Group called "Asleep AT The Wheel" and they introduced me to Sony Music and at that time my old Management Firm.
What's your advice to all the budding artists out there?
If it is what you truly love to do then go for it!
Why should people be encouraged to listen to your music?
Well, I don't think people should be encouraged to do anything they don't feel is right but if they like fun, clean music that really is rockin then I think they would like my newest record "Billy Gilman".
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Who are your role models and why?
I have to many. Anyone from Hank Williams to Tony Bennett make up who I am today. My parents I look up to and as well as Angela.
What are your passions/concerns for the world?
My concerns for this world is keeping old morals alive. You examine how life was 30 years ago even 20 years ago and it was much less immoral as it is today. Another thing that I think scares people is the technology, although great uselful things come from technology, technology is also the downfall to America as well and the world. Things that have happened over and over again (over the course of the last couple thousand years. Wars etc) are being so much more brutal with the help of advanced technology. I hope this world instills the true hope of a better more peceful world with God because in the end, it is he who has control over the world in its entirety.
Describe yourself in 3 words
I always say this... I'm Driven, Focused and Fun
Who are the coolest people you've met?
Too many. Aerosmith were awesome people, Ray Charles was an honor to meet.
If you could do anything for one day, what would it be?
I would like to be invisible in the white house during the meetings and the conferences and see what really goes on behind closed doors. See the decision making behind all this confusion lately.
If you could change something about your life, what would it be?
I don't know, I have really never thought about changing something. It would be cool if I could go into town or somewhere and not be stared at but thats part of it all i guess. So I don't think I would change anything...so far!
How does it feel to be a role model?
Its tough because as you grow older that image may shift but all in all its honoring to think people look up to me in that light.
Do you answer your fanmail?
When I have the time! Whenever I do I try to really devote enough time so I can respond to as many as I can
Tell me a random fact about you.
I like to cook...The ladies love it when I cook!
What's the nicest thing a fan has ever said to you?
I think the nicest thing might be when someone writes to you or comes up to you and says "Your song helped me when my mom passed away or my dad passed away" When it touches them enough to help them cope and find inner peace, it really inspires me to keep finding material that does that again and again.
What do you look for in a girl?
Would it be shallow if I said Good Looks? But she has to be fun and be musical maybe to help me and input on what she doesn’t like with my music or what she loves. Great smile, and all around go with the flow girl
Describe your perfect day.
No phone calls, no television, computers and have it with friends, at the beach.
How can people contact you?
They can through my website BillyGilman.com
