Billy Dean

Plus, he took judge Lionel Richie for a walk down memory lane to discuss their friendships with Kenny Rogers.

There are many country music stars who have equally famous relatives, many of whom are in the music industry as well.

During a media even prior to the show itself, The Boot caught up with several of the evening's performers, who shared their memories of Rogers and their thoughts on being part of his farewell event.

Billy Dean's star began rising in country music in 1990, when Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line were barely old enough to start attending school. Despite the age gap, Dean understands the "Cruise" hitmakers -- and he thinks they receive too much criticism.

Larry Gatlin and Billy Dean have strong feelings about the terrorists who have been all over the news because of the recent beheadings of both Americans and those of other nationalities. In response, the two singers wrote a song, 'An American With a Remington,' which they say was complete …

Country stars are known for their generosity, and once again, several of them are banding together to help those in need.

Billy Dean has been cast in the lead role for this year's production of the Kenny Rogers musical, 'The Toy Shoppe.' Dean will star in the Christmas musical in a run of performances beginning in November.

Grammy winner Billy Dean will return later this month with his first studio album in almost four years when A Man of Good Fortune is released on Sept. 25 on Rainman Records.
In 2009, Billy took a break from the recording studio to develop Billy Dean Music Group (BDMG), his own publishing and producti…

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Kenny Rogers is back in the saddle again. The singer revealed last night (May 9) that he will be recording a new album for Warner Bros. Records with producer Dann Huff. The announcement came during the first of Kenny's two nights as the Artist-in-R…

"Dean Acres is the place to be ..." Billy Dean smiles as he sings his own version of the theme song to the classic TV show, 'Green Acres.' The singer has good reason to smile. He'll celebrate his birthday this weekend at his home, Dean Acres, with 300 friends and fam…