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My Take
Billy Gilman moves me because his story is about endurance, not just early talent. He arrived as a child prodigy, soaring up the charts with One Voice and a clear, aching tone few kids could match. But the curse of the young star is real: voices change, trends shift, and the spotlight wanders. What I respect is that he kept finding ways to sing and eventually reintroduced himself rather than fading into a nostalgia footnote. There is a stubborn devotion to his craft in that arc. I value performers who survive their own beginnings, and Gilman strikes me as someone who chose sincerity over spectacle.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Billy Gilman
- Name (Japanese)
- ビリー・ギルマン
- Reading
- びりー・ぎるまん
- Born
- May 24, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Favorite Country New Artist
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Billy Gilman born?
Born May 24, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Billy Gilman from?
Billy Gilman is from Westerly, Rhode Island, United States.
What does Billy Gilman do?
Billy Gilman works as singer, songwriter, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.