Billy Currington

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Billy Currington

Billy Currington is an American Country music singer and songwriter who rose to fame via his single, Walk A Little Straighter which became an instant hit.

1 About
- 1.1 Awards & Certifications
- 1.2 Chart Toppers
2 News
- 2.1 Tours & Concerts
- 2.2 Announcements
3 Discography
4 Other artists
5 Trivia
6 Reviews
7 External Links

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About

Billy Currington was born on November 19, 1973. He grew up in Rincon, Georgia. His parents were divorced when he was just only a child. After graduating from high school, he moved to Nashville to pursue his singing career. He worked in a concrete company and then part-time as personal trainer. He started submitting his recording demo tapes.

In 2002, Billy signed a recording contract under Mercury Records. In 2003, he released his self-titled debut album. His single, "Walk A Little Straighter" which he composed for his father. It is about their relationship with his alcoholic father. The song reached number 10 on the Billboards Hot Country chart. His follow-up single, "I Got A Feelin" is also an instant hit. It has reached number 5 on Country charts.

In 2004, he released a single, "Party For Two" which he duet with Shania Twain and reached number 3 on Country charts. In 2005, his second album, Must Be Doing Something Right was released. His single, "Must Be Doing Something Right" reached number 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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