About Billy Dawson
Billy
Dawson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, entertainer, author and
motivational speaker. He was just named Nashville Independent Music
Awards’ Artist of the Year, Best Country Male Vocalist and Best Country
Live Performer.
He
recently released his debut Christmas single “Christmas With Jesus” and
it’s being promoted to radio stations nationwide through Grassroots
Promotions. He is currently in the studio working with Grammy award
winning writer and producer Skidd Mills on a new album to be released in
2015.
Last
year Billy penned the theme song “Born to Lead” for the CBS Sports
Network Lombardi Awards and has his songs playing in stadiums nationwide
for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.
Dawson
has shared the stage with artists including Lee Brice, Aaron Lewis,
Craig Morgan, Lady Antebellum, Thompson Square, One Republic, John
Hiatt, Skillet, Five For Fighting, Colt Ford, Charlie Louvin and Cross
Canadian Ragweed.
Songwriting
heavyweight Rivers Rutherford, who penned hits such as When I Get Where
I’m Going (Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton), Real Good Man (Tim McGraw),
These Are My People (Rodney Atkins) is a longtime supporter and mentor
for Dawson.
The
last 2 years, Dawson was invited to be part of the Pat and Emmitt Smith
charities celebrity golf tournament as a celebrity along with other
celebs Darius Rucker, Marcus Allen, Eric Dickerson, Alfonso Ribiero,
Anthony Anderson, Michael Irvin, Jay Novacek, David Justice, Daryl
Johnston, Trent Richardson amongst others. He was also invited to be a
celebrity softball player in the Roger Clemens Celebrity Slam for
charity at Minute Maid Park home of the Houston Astros where he and Toby
Keith entertained.
In
addition to his musical endeavors, Dawson is the author of You Never
Know, the first book in a series of children’s books focusing bullying,
racism and other societal issues involving children. He brings his book
to life when he speaks at schools about the importance of respect and
love in everyday life.
He
was the winner of the 2010 “Get Discovered” (iHeart Radio/Clear
Channel) National Competition and was featured live on the iconic Jerry
Lewis MDA telethon in Las Vegas and on the airwaves for over four
million viewers. He was included in iTunes/Tunecore best of Country 2010
album featuring Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford.
