Billy Gilman Biography

Billy Gilman (born William Wendell Gilman III) is an American singer, who gained popularity for his debut single “One Voice”, a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2000. He has released five albums, including three for Epic Nashville. In 2016, Gilman auditioned for season 11 of the US edition of The Voice and competed as part of Team Adam Levine, finishing as runner-up for the season.

Billy Gilman Age

Gilman is 33 years old as of 2021, he was born on 24 May 1988, in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 24 May every year and his birth sign is Aries.

Billy Gilman Height and Weight

Gilman stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters), weighs 71 Kg (157 lbs), and has brown hair and brown eyes.

Billy Gilman Education

Unfortunately, details about where Gilman went to high school/college are not known to the public. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.

Billy Gilman Family, Parents

Gilman was born on May 24, 1988, in Westerly, Rhode Island. He was raised in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, in the town of Richmond. He is the son of Frances “Fran” (Woodmansee) and William Wendell “Bill” Gilman, Jr., who works in maintenance.

Billy Gilman Siblings

His younger brother is called Colin.

Billy Gilman Gay

In a video posted on November 20, 2014, Gilman came out as gay. He released his video titled “My Story by Billy Gilman” on One Voice Productions YouTube page only hours after another country singer Ty Herndon had come out. Gilman said in the video that Herndon’s public acknowledgment inspired him to do the same.

Billy Gilman Salary

Details about Gilman’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Billy Gilman Net Worth

Gilman’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a singer. Through his various sources of income, Gilman has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Billy Gilman Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Billy Gilman.

Billy Gilman Wiki

Full Names: William Wendell Gilman III
Popular As: Gilman
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: Singer
Nationality: American
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Gay

Billy Gilman Birthday

Age / How Old?: 33 (2021)
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Birth: May 24, 1988
Place of Birth: Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.
Birthday: May 24th

Billy Gilman Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters)
Weight: 71 Kg (157 lbs)
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Shoe Size: Not Available
Biceps Size: Not Available
Chest Size: Not Available
Waist Size: Not Available
Hip Size: Not Available

Billy Gilman Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Single
Husband/Spouse: Not Available
Children: Not Available

Billy Gilman Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Singer

Billy Gilman Career

Gilman’s debut single “One Voice”, became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 38. It also became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2000. 11 years old at the time, he became the youngest artist to ever have a top 40 single on the country chart.

His debut album, also called One Voice was released on June 20, 2000, on Epic Records, and was certified double platinum in the United States. The album included the title track “One Voice” and the follow-up singles “Oklahoma” and “There’s a Hero”. The single “Oklahoma” was released on October 9, 2000, making it to the Billboard Hot Country Songs top 40 peaking at number 33. It also cracked the main Hot 100 chart peaking at number 63.

Gilman was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his debut single “One Voice” and was nominated for Best Country Song for the songwriters, Don Cook and David Malloy.

Gilman released a Christmas album in 2000 titled Classic Christmas which went gold, followed on May 8, 2001, by his second album Dare to Dream, which was certified gold, although its singles “Elisabeth” and “She’s My Girl” both fell short of top 40 on the Billboard country singles charts peaking at numbers 50 and 56 respectively.

After Dare to Dream, Gilman’s voice began to noticeably change because of the onset of puberty, forcing him temporarily to withdraw from singing.

His final album for Epic was released on April 15, 2003, and was entitled Music Through Heartsongs: Songs Based on the Poems of Mattie J.T. Stepanek. The tracks were based on poems written by the child poet Mattie Stepanek, a poet with muscular dystrophy who died in 2004, almost one year after the album’s release.

Gilman signed to Image Entertainment in 2005 for the release of his fifth album, Everything and More. A self-titled album Billy Gilman followed in 2006.

The Voice

In 2016, Gilman participated in the audition for the 11th season of the American version of The Voice. An emotional introduction showed him that he supported his parents clearly portraying him as a child star and that he appeared as gay in 2014. Backstage at The Voice host Carson Daly: “I have to face the fact that I am gay…just like I am a singer. You know, I love the roots of country music, but basically, I have always Want to be a pop singer.

In fact, it’s scary to come here and be 100% yourself. There is only one thing. I’m filming and reinventing myself.”

Gilman at the hearing for the blind on September 20, 2016, Sang Adele’s “When We Are Young” on the show. Gilman’s performance impressed all four jurors.

Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, and Blake Shelton soon after Gilman started singing, she first Turning the chair, Miley Cyrus followed closely, and Blake Shelton and Alicia Keys turned around at the end of the performance.

Charities and activism

The first time Billy appeared on the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon was in September 2001.

Two years later, in 2003, he began serving as the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Youth Chairman. He served six terms, from 2003 to 2008.

As of 2017, he is still a celebrity ambassador for MDA and continues to perform on many of their charity drives.

In April 2012, Gilman collaborated with other country artists and released a charity single, “The Choice”, for Soles4Souls, a shoe charity with proceeds going for purchase of shoes for needy children worldwide.

In addition to Gilman as spokesman for the charity song and lead singer on it, 18 top country singers also took part in support. The track features vocals from Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Craig Morgan, Josh Turner, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Steve Holy, Kellie Pickler, Keith Urban, Wynonna Judd, Rodney Atkins, Amy Grant, Montgomery Gentry, Diamond Rio, Vince Gill, Richie McDonald, Ronnie Milsap, and Randy Travis.

Gilman was the host of the 2014 Artists Music Guild’s AMG Heritage Awards. His co-host for the event was Mallory Lewis and the puppet Lamb Chop. Gilman also took home the statue for the 2014 AMG Heritage Mainstream Artist of the Year.

In popular culture

In 2000, Gilman appeared on the tribute album Country Goes Raffi, performing the Raffi song “Baby Beluga”. In 2000, he also appeared on the television special Twas the Night Before Christmas singing seasonal songs.

On September 7 and September 10, 2001, Gilman performed the song “Ben” at Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration in New York which was later televised. It was originally sung by Jackson himself in 1972.

Gilman was also on the album Dream A Dream by Welsh soprano Charlotte Church, singing the title track as a featured vocalist with her. The song is for voice and orchestra based on Fauré’s Pavane Op. 50 (“Elysium”).

In 2002, Gilman took part in a reading for the then Broadway-bound musical A Tale of Two Cities, in which he played “The Young Man”, who is Madame DeFarge’s brother.

In 2003, he appeared in the short documentary Our Country; and in 2005, he released the promotional documentary Billy Gilman: The Making of Everything and More through Image Entertainment.

Billy Gilman Songs

Studio albums

One Voice (2000)
Classic Christmas (2000)
Dare to Dream (2001)
Music Through Heartsongs (2003)
Everything and More (2005)
Billy Gilman (2006)

Compilation albums

My Time On Earth (2006)

Billy Gilman Awards and Achievements

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Gilman received one nomination.

2001: “One Voice”

American Music Awards

2001: Himself

Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Gilman

Who is Billy Gilman?

How old is Billy Gilman?

Gilman is an American national born on 24^th May 1988, in Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.

How tall is Billy Gilman?

Gilman stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters).

Is Billy Gilman married?

How much is Billy Gilman worth?

Gilman has an approximate net worth of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters). This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the music industry.

How much does Billy Gilman make?