Billy Gilman
PMP Network Presents
Billy Gilman, a country music singer, reflects on his vocal journey. He shares how he overcame challenges with his voice, which taught him the importance of discipline and self-care. Gilman also touches on his homeschooling experience.
Country Singer
Billy Gilman
About Billy Gilman
Billy Gilman is an American country music singer from Westerly, Rhode Island, who became the youngest artist to achieve a Top 40 country hit at age eleven with his debut single "One Voice" in 2000. His double-platinum debut album and gold-certified Christmas record established him as a child star in country music. He earned a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and later competed on NBC's "The Voice" in 2016, finishing as runner-up.
In this interview
- Describes losing vocal control during puberty, becoming hoarse within half a song.
- Explains how voice challenges taught him discipline and the importance of vocal care.
- Recalls being homeschooled from sixth grade to pursue his music career.
- Shares that he now avoids speaking before going on stage to protect his voice.
“It showed me how fragile it is and how I should really take care of it. It taught me a lot about discipline.”— Billy Gilman, in this interview
