Tennessee has long been known throughout the world for its rich
musical heritage; talented musicians from across the nation have
traveled to Nashville to begin legendary careers that have earned Music
City USA a reputation that is unsurpassed in the pantheon of American
Music.
One such talented musician is Billy Dean, whose insightful
songwriting, clear and distinctive voice, and masterful instrumental
gifts have earned him accolades from many awards academies and countless
devoted fans.
A native of Quincy, Florida, Billy was raised appreciating the value
of music and has a diverse array of musical influences. After attending
college on a basketball scholarship, Billy moved to Nashville in 1983
and by 1990 had recorded his first Top 5 Hit "Only Here For A Little
While".
Since then, Billy has transcended genres with his unique repertoire
earning numerous awards, including: The Academy of Country Music's Song
of the Year "Somewhere In My Broken Heart", ACM New Male Vocalist of The
Year, BMI Pop Awards, BMI Song Awards, BMI Million Air Plays Award,
Country Music Television Rising Star Award, NSAI Song of The Year, and a
Grammy for a Country Tribute "Amazing Grace".
Billy's appeal reaches beyond the music world. He has appeared on
numerous television shows as well as made-for TV movies, including: Blue
Valley Songbird, A Face to Kill For, Lois & Clark, One Life to Live,
Diagnosis Murder, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The Montel
Show, and many others.
After twelve albums and eleven Top 10 singles spanning over a period
of eighteen years, Billy has founded the publishing company BDMG (Billy
Dean Music Group). Billy continues to make contributions to the Country
Music world by building brands with music and empowering children, by
being a spokesperson for Averitt Cares For Kids, and Sunkist's Take A
Stand Program.
His latest album "Let Them Be Little" was inspired by those closest
to him, his two children Hannah & Eli, and his wife Stephanie. Billy's
illustrious career was recently recognized with a proclamation from the
State of Tennessee House of Representatives.
