"Billy’s true talents lie in being able to capture and communicate profound emotions. - Susan Jarvis, Country Music Capital News"
Read the album review here
Over the past few years Billy has enjoyed enormous success on the country music circuit in Australia and overseas. He won the Rising star Male in the 2003 independent country music awards of Australia and in 2004 was a top 4 finalist in the Male Vocal section he was also a top 5 finalist in the 2004 Golden Guitar's for Best New Talent. In 2005 he was named Entertainer of the Year at the Victorian and National Country Music Awards.
His debut Album "Post-It Note Proposal" had 3 singles released and each single had chart success and major airplay in Australia and overseas. His music is now heard in over 20 countries.
He has toured extensively both here and overseas performing at major festivals such as Tamworth, the Toyota Gympie Muster and the Mildura country music festival. Included in this was a 4 ½ month performance stint at the Taj Corramandel Hotel in Chennai, India. he is currently endorsed by Yamaha guitars and is a sought after performer at major events all around Australia and overseas.
He was raised on a small farm outside of Moe in eastern Victoria. The youngest of 4 children, He grew up listening to his father sing the songs of Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers and Jim Reeves. For as long as he can remember, music has been a part of his life. Growing up in a musical family meant that music was never far away.
His new Album “Doin’ OK” was released at the Tamworth country Music festival in 2008 and has already received rave reviews from country music listeners and media. It received 7 top 10 Nominations in the 2009 Victorian and National Country Music Awards and A Top 5 finalist spot in the TIARA awards.
The first single released in Febuary 2008 "Everything I Needed to say" is a major highlight of a great album.
So make sure you check out this country music star on the rise.
Did you know there is only 3 weeks remaining until all entries for the 2009 Golden Saddle Awards must be submitted.
All independent country music artists that have commercially released physically product (CDs, CD Singles or EPs) between February 1st 2008 and January 31st 2009, and reside in Queensland, New South Wales, ACT or Victoria have less than 3 weeks to get their submissions in.
For the first time ever, the awards has $5000 cash prize.
The awards final will be held in conjunction with Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday 12th September 2009, during their brand new country music festival.
All entries MUST be submitted by 5pm Monday 1st June 2009.
For more information and to download the application form, please visit www.goldensaddles.com.au or phone 02 9653 2351.
Proudly presented in partnership with Rooty Hill RSL and Southern Cross Television.
Hey Mate. Hope all is well. The people you run into walking down the street of Tamworth. That day with the heat. Thinking it should of been a Pub. LOL. Got my number now if you need a player. Keep in touch. Keep kicking it. Pete
Clip looks excellent Willie !.... Oooooh guess what???... We getting on the piss in a few more sleeps ! Anyways, back to the clip... Man that guitar sounds nice!! hehe Love you long time! Mickie Boy
