Booking Billy Dean

Billy Dean (born William Harold Dean Jr. on April 2, 1962, in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer-songwriter whose career spans decades and whose voice has become a beloved fixture in the genre. Growing up in a musical family—his father led a band called The Country Rocks—Billy began performing at the age of eight and spent his youth touring the Gulf Coast with local bands. He briefly attended college on a basketball scholarship but soon returned to his first passion: music.

His national break came via the television talent competition Star Search, where he won the Best Male Vocalist category in 1988. This victory led to a recording contract and the release of his debut album Young Man in 1990. That album produced hits such as “Only Here for a Little While” and “Somewhere in My Broken Heart”, the latter winning Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1992. Billy’s second and third albums (Billy Dean in 1991 and Fire in the Dark in 1993) were also certified gold, as he consistently delivered chart-topping singles like “You Don’t Count the Cost”, “Only the Wind”, “Billy the Kid”, and “If There Hadn’t Been You”.

Over his career, Billy Dean has sold over five million albums worldwide, achieved eleven Top Ten singles, and earned recognition from every major country music award body. Beyond chart success, his songwriting and live performance showcase a storyteller’s heart—his songs often dwell on love, reflection, and the deeper currents of life rather than just party anthems. He has shared the stage with legends such as The Judds, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black and Alan Jackson, and continues to tour and record to this day.

Now based back near his Florida roots, Billy remains active as a performer, songwriter and mentor to upcoming talent—his enduring appeal lies in his authenticity, his smooth tenor, and his ability to connect with audiences who appreciate genuine country songwriting.