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United States Billy Gilman, an American country music singer, gained recognition as a child artist and later as a runner-up on The Voice, demonstrating a sustained career through vocal and personal transitions.
UAL Agency features Billy Gilman, acknowledging his ten million albums sold worldwide and awards from The Grammys, Academy of Country Music, CMA, and Billboard.
Angela Bacari manages Billy Gilman. Previously, he was managed by Mark T. Johnson (Align Talent Management). Contact information is available for verified management.
Billy Gilman signed a recording contract with Pinecastle Records, joining the bluegrass world. This partnership followed his appearance as runner-up on NBC's The Voice.
Billy Gilman first appeared on the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon in September 2001. He served as the MDA's National Youth Chairman from 2003 to 2008 and continues as a celebrity ambassador, performing at charity drives.
In April 2012, Billy Gilman collaborated with other country artists on a charity single, "The Choice," to support Soles4Souls. The proceeds from the song were dedicated to purchasing shoes for needy children globally. Gilman was the spokesman and lead singer for this initiative, joined by 18 prominent country artists.
William Wendell Gilman III, known professionally as Billy Gilman, was born on May 24, 1988, in Westerly, Rhode Island. Raised in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, he began singing at a very young age, making his first public performance at seven. At the age of nine, he was discovered by Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel, which led to recording demos and eventually signing with Epic Records Nashville in 2000. This early start launched a career marked by significant achievements in country music, despite later vocal changes due to puberty and a period of personal and professional readjustment.
Gilman released his debut single, “One Voice,” which became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2000. At 11 years old, he became the youngest artist to achieve a top 40 single on the country chart. His debut album, also titled “One Voice,” released in June 2000, was certified double platinum in the United States and contained the successful singles “Oklahoma” and “There’s a Hero.” He received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for “One Voice” and was also nominated for Best Country Song for its songwriters, Don Cook and David Malloy. After releasing a Christmas album, “Classic Christmas,” in 2000, which went gold, and a second album, “Dare to Dream,” in 2001, Gilman’s voice underwent changes, prompting a temporary hiatus from singing.
In 2016, Gilman auditioned for season 11 of the US edition of The Voice, where he competed as part of Team Adam Levine and finished as runner-up. His appearance on the show brought renewed attention to his career, allowing him to publicly address his personal journey, including coming out as gay in 2014. He has continued his musical endeavors, signing with Pinecastle Records in 2023, and collaborating on charity singles, notably “The Choice” for Soles4Souls in 2012, alongside numerous prominent country artists.
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