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Billy Gilman (May 24 1988-) is an United
States|American country music singer and
songwriter.

Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, Gilman first
received notice as a performer at age seven,
attracting the attention of a local vocal coach,
Angela Bacari, who later became his manager.
Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at
the Wheel) who helped him record some demos; two
months later he was signed by Sony Music|Sony
Music Nashville.

His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very
widely-played single that crossed over well into
top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum
status, and earned a Grammy Award|Grammy
nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy,
Gilman appeared on various talk shows. A Christmas
album (which was certified gold) was released
later in the year.

He released Dare to Dream on Epic Records in 2001,
and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an
album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek.
Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The
Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released
Everything and More.