NASHVILLE, TN. (Webster PR) - After a brief and well-deserved recess,
Billy Gilman will release a brand new album entitled EVERYTHING AND MORE on May 3 under the Image Entertainment imprint.
George Steele III, VP, Audio Operations Image
Music Group shares his sentiments surrounding the new relationship and the project, "The Image Entertainment
Music Group is extremely proud to have the opportunity to work with Billy Gilman. We are confident Billy's artistry, passion and personal commitment to EVERYTHING AND MORE will have a tremendous impact in our sales, promotion and the overall success of the marketing group."
Billy introduces his fifth recording: 'I think EVERYTHING AND MORE is a more mature version of ONE VOICE. The music is fun and includes all aspects of the country genre (including Bluegrass, Pop, Country Rock, and traditional ballads) and every song is about a new aspect in my life. One song is about the trying times that I went through with my voice change and my fear that I may never sing again. Another song, 'I'm Not Me Anymore,' is about how I've grown and changed—it's my favorite.
This time, I had a say in what I wanted to record and I'm so proud of this project because it's a reflection of who I am today as a young adult. I think the lyrics of each and every song create a picture-just as if you were at the movies. I really hope everyone enjoys my 'photo' album!' Producer Sandy Linzer adds, 'Billy Gilman is producer's dream. The only thing bigger than his talent is his heart.'
Recognized as a child star worldwide, Billy Gilman is a show-business natural who burst into the country music scene with the release of his debut single "One Voice." The single entered the Billboard chart in 2000 making him the youngest artist at the time to ever hit the Billboard country airplay chart. The tiny 11-year old powerhouse edged out Brenda Lee to become the youngest person ever to have a song on the magazine's Country Singles Chart.
Gilman has already made it to the top in Country Music. As testimony to his success, ONE VOICE was certified platinum selling over one million copies less than three months after its release (September 2000).
Billy released his second album, CLASSIC CHRISTMAS, in October 2000 and the holiday CD was certified gold before the close of the year. In May 2001, just weeks before his thirteenth birthday, Billy recorded and released his third album, DARE TO DREAM. He went on to record MUSIC THROUGH HEART SONGS, a collaboration with young poet Mattie J. T. Stepanek, which was issued under the Sony Music (2003).
Billy has appeared on national television programs including The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Oprah, The Tonight Show and The Today Show. He's also appeared as presenter or performer at some of the industries most renowned awards shows such as the CMA Awards, the TNN/Country Weekly Awards and the American Music Awards and he earned a prestigious Grammy nomination (losing out to the legendary Johnny Cash).
The first single-and the title track-will be released to country radio today, February 21, 2005. The month of May will celebrate the release of the new album and Billy's 17th birthday (May 24).
Label Contact:
George Steele III, VP, Audio Operations
Image Music Group
20525 Nordhoff St., Suite 200
Chatsworth, CA 91311
