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Billy Facts
Billy Facts

Billy Facts

Billy was born May 24, 1988 in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA. Billy co-headlined a national tour with Jessica Andrews.
Billy's favorite color is blue. Billy's full name is William Wendell Gilman III.
Billy's favorite movies are 'Grumpier Old Men', 'The Perfect Storm' and 'Just Married'. Billy's natural hair color is blond.
Billy has blue eyes. Billy likes the New York Mets and the Nashville Predators.
Billy has a cat named Zoe and a dog named Wizzer. Billy loves to cook!
As of 2001, Billy was the youngest solo artist in any genre of music to receive a Platinum record. On September 12, 2000 only twelve weeks to the day of its release, Billy's 'One Voice' album received Platinum certification from the RIAA, signifying One Million albums shipped.
Billy's first public appearance was at the age of 8 at the Swamp Yankee Days. Billy’s fourth album Music Through Heartsongs was released April 15, 2003.
Billy’s third album, Dare to Dream was released May 8, 2001 and went Gold on June 19, 2001. Billy's Christmas CD, "Classic Christmas", was certified Gold.
Billy’s second album Classic Christmas was released on October 17, 2000 and went Gold on December 4, 2000. Billy first sang at the age of 3 to Pam Tillis' song, "Cleopatra, Queen of Denial".
Billy is the National Youth Chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Billy's favorite magazines are People and Billboard.
Billy's height is approximatly 5'8. Billy’s fifth album, Everything and More, was his first album through the Image Entertainment label and was released May 3, 2005.
Billy was the only debut artist in the year 2000 to receive a Platinum record. Billy drives a 2006 Shelby Mustang.
Billy's favorite Country music songs are 'If You've Got Leavin' on Your Mind' by Loretta Lynn and 'Cryin' by Roy Orbison. Billy has a younger brother named Colin.
Billy's first album, "One Voice", went Gold just 4 weeks after its release on July 19th, 2000. It is now double platinum. Billy's first album titled "One Voice" was certified DOUBLE PLATINUM!
Billy's heritage is English, Scottish & French. Billy's first televised performance was of him singing "Roly Poly" with Asleep at the Wheel at the ACM awards.
Billy has been on the Oprah show twice. Billy's favorite books are 'Falling Up' by Shel Silverstein and 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Billy was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2001. One for Best Country Vocal Performance and the other for Best Country Song. Billy's hometown is Hope Valley, Rhode Island.
Billy’s sixth album, "Billy Gilman", was released September 5, 2006. On May 22, 2000 Billy became the youngest solo artist ever to appear on Billboard's Country charts, breaking Brenda Lee's record (1957), with his debut single 'One Voice.'
Billy's favorite actors are Tom Hanks and Walter Matthau; his favorite actresses are Jannifer Aniston and Julia Roberts.

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