Billy Facts

Billy's full name is William Wendell Gilman III.

Billy was born May 24, 1988 in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA.

Billy's hometown is Hope Valley, Rhode Island.

Billy's favorite books are 'Falling Up' by Shel Silverstein and 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Billy's favorite color is blue.

Billy's favorite Country music songs are 'If You've Got Leavin' on Your Mind' by Loretta Lynn and 'Cryin' by Roy Orbison.

Billy first sang at the age of 3 to Pam Tillis' song, "Cleopatra, Queen of Denial".

Billy was the only debut artist in the year 2000 to receive a Platinum record. Billy's heritage is English, Scottish & French.

Billy's first album, "One Voice", went Gold just 4 weeks after its release on July 19th, 2000. It is now double platinum.

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 first televised performance was of him singing "Roly Poly" with Asleep at the Wheel at the ACM awards.

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 album titled "One Voice" was certified DOUBLE PLATINUM!

As of 2001, Billy was the youngest solo artist in any genre of music to receive a Platinum record.

Billy's first public appearance was at the age of 8 at the Swamp Yankee Days.

Billy is the National Youth Chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Billy has blue eyes.

Billy loves to cook!

Billy's favorite actors are Tom Hanks and Walter Matthau; his favorite actresses are Jannifer Aniston and Julia Roberts.

Billy's favorite movies are 'Grumpier Old Men', 'The Perfect Storm' and 'Just Married'.

Billy's natural hair color is blond.

Billy's height is approximatly 5'8.

Billy was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2001. One for Best Country Vocal Performance and the other for Best Country Song.

Billy's favorite magazines are People and Billboard.

Billy has a cat named Zoe and a dog named Wizzer.

Billy has been on the Oprah show twice.

Billy has a younger brother named Colin.

Billy likes the New York Mets and the Nashville Predators.

Billy’s second album Classic Christmas was released on October 17, 2000 and went Gold on December 4, 2000. Billy co-headlined a national tour with Jessica Andrews.

Billy's Christmas CD, "Classic Christmas", was certified Gold.

Billy’s third album, Dare to Dream was released May 8, 2001 and went Gold on June 19, 2001.

Billy’s fourth album Music Through Heartsongs was released April 15, 2003.

Billy’s fifth album, Everything and More, was his first album through the Image Entertainment label and was released May 3, 2005.

Billy’s sixth album, "Billy Gilman", was released September 5, 2006.

Billy drives a 2006 Shelby Mustang.