Billy Currington

Billy Currington is one of the most distinctive male vocalists in contemporary country music, and he has quietly put together a long string of hit songs that makes him one of the top-charting country artists of the last several decades. The Georgia native moved to Nashville after high school to pursue country music, but was initially unsuccessful. He worked odd jobs and sang demos before scoring success as a songwriter, earning cuts from George Strait, Tracy Byrd and Marty Raybon. Currington released his self-titled debut album in 2003 and had a Top 10 hit with his debut single, "Walk a Little Straighter," which was inspired by his difficult relationship with his alcoholic stepfather. Currington scored his first No. 1 hit with "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" in 2005, and has gone on to place nine total No. 1 hits, including "Good Directions," "People Are Crazy" and "That's How Country Boys Roll." He released his most recent album, 'Summer Forever,' in 2015.

  • Full Name: William Matthew Currington
  • Birth Date: Nov. 19, 1973
  • Top Songs: “People Are Crazy,” “We Are Tonight,” “Good Directions”
  • Did You Know? Currington’s No. 1 hit “Good Directions” was co-written by a young songwriter named Luke Bryan.
Billy Currington Hasn’t Been Signing Any Autographs as Dierks Bentley
Billy Currington Hasn’t Been Signing Any Autographs as Dierks Bentley
You would think that with all of his success in the country music world -- he did recently hit No. 1 with 'Let Me Down Easy,' after all -- Billy Currington wouldn't be the victim of mistaken identity ... but he has been. Currington reveals that the guy he most gets mistaken for is none other than Dierks Bentley! "It more happened when we were first getting started. We were confused a lot,&quo
Billy Currington Heads to Hawaii to Unwind and to Write
Billy Currington Heads to Hawaii to Unwind and to Write
When Billy Currington needs a break, the 'Let Me Down Easy' singer heads to none other than Hawaii to unwind and, strangely enough, to work. The singer tells US 99 that when he's not on the road, he heads to the vacation mecca that is Hawaii. "It works well for my life," Currington says. "I take a break, do some writing over there, get my head back together."