A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on Billy Gilman when he announced he was going to be on NBC's The Voice. I was ecstatic then and I'm even more ecstatic now, as he is.... GOING TO THE LIVES BABY.
I've never doubted this mans ability to sing. I've been a die hard fan since I was 5 years old. I grew up listening to his childhood music and I own all of his CDs. This being said and seeing how excited I was for The Voice, you can imagine how I was at his recent concert. There was even a slight wardrobe malfunction during the show and he joked with the entire audience about it.
!!!!!!!!! I basically hyperventilated and couldn't speak. This is something I've dreamed of happening since I first saw him in concert at 6 years old. Some singers don't sound the same live as they do on a recorded song and I'm pleased to announce this wasn't the case when I was 6 and it wasn't the case now at 21. Before I ever talked to him, I thought he was an amazing individual. After talking to him, that opinion hasn't changed. He was so genuine and kind to all of us. He even remembered my first article and I'm sure most celebrities would not remember something like that. They also don't do free meet and greets after the show either. Let me tell you what, they guy smells wonderful (courtesy of the 3 hugs I received).
I'm reaching out to all of you Voice fans to ask, please please please vote for this amazing man when the lives begin. He deserves to see his dreams come true again but singing the music he has always wanted to sing. There is not a doubt in my mind that he could win this thing.
I'm so glad I have stuck by his side for 16 years. I've watched him grow and accept himself in a way some people aren't able to do.
I can't wait to watch you do amazing things with your music from this point forward. Hopefully it results in a Voice win, but I know you'll do amazing even if it doesn't result in a win. I'll not so patiently wait for a new album, while downloading The Voice songs as they release on iTunes. Love you always BG.