Merle Haggard, George Jones, Ray Charles, Buck Owens, Don Rich, Gene Watson, Delbert McClinton, Charley Pride, Dean Dillion, Red Lane, Hank Cochran, Curly Putman, Bobby Braddock, Mac Davis, Wayne Kemp, Dallas Frazer, Whitey Shafer, B.B. King, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Bruce Springsteen, Junior Lowe, Carl Montgomery, Earl "Peanutt" Montgomery, Roger Murrah, John Schweers, Steven Foster, Ledbelly, Hank Williams, Harlan Howard, Dave Kirby, Harold Riley, Bobby Russell, Bobby Goldsboro, Mickey Newbury, Dean Martin, William Cross & Terry Skinner
Billy Lawson was born and raised in the Muscle Shoals area of
Northwest Alabama in a little town called Zip City. His next door neighbor was studio musician,
Junior Lowe, who played on some of the early R&B classics by
artists such as Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett, Clarence Carter and
Aretha Franklin. When Billy was nine or ten years old, Junior would
let him sit in and sing with his band at the Ponderosa Club on the
Alabama-Tennessee state line. This club was owned by W.R.
Morris, the author of a biography on the legendary Tennessee
Sheriff Buford Pusser, which was later made into a motion picture
titled “Walking Tall.” W.R. still likes to brag about being the first
person to “discover” Billy’s talent.
Another friend of the family who influenced Billy was Carl
Montgomery, the co-author of the truck driver hit “Six Days On The
Road.” Carl was the brother of Earl “Peanut” Montgomery, writer of
38 singles by George Jones, and Melba Montgomery, star of the
Grand Ole Opry.
Billy knew three chords on his Silvertone and could sing along with
Charley Pride, Buck Owens and Merle Haggard by the time he
entered grade school. Wherever there was live music, that’s where
you could find Billy soaking it all up like a hungry sponge.
After high school Billy started working the Alabama-Tennessee
state line club and dance hall circuit with his band. One night
Larry Hamby a CBS representative came to a Muscle Shoals Club
and signed Billy “on the spot” to an album deal on Epic records. The legendary Sam Phillips was there that night to put in a good word.
But, as luck would have it, Billy’s key man at Epic was moved to the
West Coast and put in charge of the Pop and Rock division of the label.
Along with several other acts, Billy was lost in the shuffle.
Meanwhile, Muscle Shoals film maker Tonya Holley was casting for Orion Pictures. she had Billy to come down and audition in Selma, AL, for
an up-coming movie staring Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones
and Powers Boothe. Billy and his band got the part and Jessica
Lange got an Oscar for best actress in “Blue Sky.”
During all of these experiences,Billy continued to write songs--songs
that were good enough to get the attention of Sony/Tree publisher
and producer, Don Cook. Don signed him one week and by the next
week, Billy had cuts on three major artists. Within a little over a year
Billy had two ..1 hits...”Learning As you Go” by Rick Trevino and “I Left
Something Turned On At Home” by Trace Adkins also “Irresistible You”
A ..20 by Ty England.
Billy's song "He Ain't Even Cold Yet" recorded by Gretchen Wilson was played in an episode of HBO's The Sopranos this past season.
Billy was one of the 14 John Rich hand picked songwriters for CMT's "Gone Country" Hosted by John Rich & Starring Bobby Brown, Maureen McCormick, Sisqo, Dee Snyder, Diana BeGarmo, Carnie Wilson & Julio Iglesias Jr.
The following is a list of some of the other artists that have recorded
Billy's songs:
T.G. Sheppard Chalee Tennison
Mel McDaniel John Anderson
Lonestar Daryle Singletary
Lee Ann Womack Daron Norwood
Shenandoah Delbert McClinton
Confederate Railroad George Strait
Sammy Kershaw Lori Morgan
Tim McGraw Travis Tritt
Ken Mellons Gretchen Wilson
Ty England Charley Pride
Bryan White Oak Ridge Boys
Ronnie Milsap Rick Trevino
Trace Adkins Angela Hacker
Zac Hacker Blake Shelton
Billy Bob Thornton Maureen McCormick "Marsha Brady" Jermaine Jackson Gene Watson
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Ciao,Billy thanks for your friendship,Iam very happy, you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, and stupendous voice. you are certainly one of my favorite, in your musical kind The feels great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather to lot! The hope to listen soon to you, in italy.. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music, all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
Hey Mr. Billy, You know what, Doll? I just wanted to take the time to say...Thank You -so kindly- for being my friend. In this life, I think it's so important to tell the ones we love & care about that they are special to us in a big way. ~You are special to me & I'm so greatful to call you -a friend-. Yes Sir, I know that your busy life keeps you indeed busy, but you always take time to stop & chat...Thank you Billy, for just being you! You are Awesome, Sweet Friend! Have a Blessed Day! TM
Billy, you look so diffrent in the new profile picture...I think you had a little too much sun tanning ...and who is the handsome guy in the background? Have a great weekend, Jutta
...and who is the handsome guy in the background?
