Washington D.C.singer/songwriter Billy Coulter returned to the music scene creating a sound that blurs the line between Roots Rock and Power Pop. Drawing on influences as varied as Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash to Black Crowes and Squeeze he’s defined an organic sound, rich in melodies that stay with you.
His inspired and energetic performances have graced the stages at some of the area’s top venues and festivals including Rams Head, Birchmere, Strathmore, Barns of Wolf Trap, IOTA, Jammin Java, Celebrate Fairfax and more. He and his band have also supported national acts such as Johnny Winter, Kelly Willis, Taylor Hicks, The Outlaws and others on tour through the area.
• 2011 Wammie Nominations: Songwriter of the Year • Roots Rock Vocalist • Roots Rock Duo/Group.
• 2010 Wammie Nominations: Songwriter of the Year• Roots Rock Recording • Roots Rock Vocalist • Roots Rock Duo/Group.
• 2009 Wammie Nominations: Roots Rock Vocalist • Roots Rock Duo/Group • Artist of the Year • Songwriter of the Year.
• 2008 Wammie Nominations: • Album of the Year • Song of the Year • Roots Rock Recording • Roots Rock Vocalist • Roots Rock Duo/Group • Artist of the Year • Songwriter of the Year • Record Design • Artist Website.
• 2007 Wammie Nominations: • Roots Rock Vocalist • Roots Rock Duo/Group
• Songwriter of the Year.
• 2006 Wammie Nominations: • Roots Rock Vocalist • Roots Rock Duo/Group
• Artist of the Year • Songwriter of the Year.
• 2005 Wammie Nominations: • Roots Rock Vocalist • Roots Rock Duo/Group.
• 2004 Washington Area Music Awards (Wammie) nominations: • Best New Artist
• Debut Recording • Roots Rock Recording • Roots Rock Vocalist
• Roots Rock Duo/Group.
• "Conscience" is honored by the 2007 BILLBOARD Song Contest.
• "Party of One" is honored by the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest.
• "Disconnected" wins the GOLD AWARD 2005 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest - Rock category.
• "Disconnected" is honored by the 2005 BILLBOARD Song Contest.
• "Too Far" is honored by the 2005 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest.