Billy Currington
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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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Doin Somethin Right | Certified Platinum |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Chart | US Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Walk A Little Straighter | 67 | 8 | Billy Currington |
| 2004 | I Got A Feelin | 50 | 5 | Billy Currington |
| 2006 | Good Directions | 39 | 1 | Doin' Somethin' Right]] |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for Billy Currington.
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There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 September 30, 2003 Mercury |
 October 18, 2005 Mercury |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Walk A Little Straighter | Mercury |
| 2004 | I Got A Feelin | Mercury |
| 2005 | Must Be Doin Somethin' Right | Mercury |
| 2006 | Good Directions | Mercury |
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[edit] External Links
- [http://www.billycurrington.com/ Billy Currington Official
Website]
