In 2023 Americana/Country singer songwriter Billy Hubbard released his self-titled album of all original songs. Recorded at Nashville’s Welcome to 1979 Studio through Porter Wagoner’s legendary soundboard, the 10-track collection features Billy's best solo written songs spanning decades and performed by an all-star cast:
• Charlie McCoy (Country Music Hall of Fame, Grammy-winning harmonica)
• Shawn Camp (Grammy-winning fiddle/mandolin; played Billy’s late mother Arlene’s vintage Gibson on “Goodbye Waltz”)
• Travis Anderson (Mountain Heart bassist)
• Ryan Sise (co-producer/lead guitar)
• Bethany Jean Smith (duet vocals)
• Casey Green (drums)
• Scarlett Egan & Richard Hill (background vocals)
Critics raved: American Songwriter, Relix, Goldmine, Pitchfork, and more averaged 4/5 stars.
Billy co-hosts the podcast My Backstage Pass, interviewing music icons, and co-founded East Tennessee’s iconic venue The Station. His YouTube channel—showcasing emerging artists and live performances—has surpassed 3.8 million views.
Music runs deep: Billy’s mother, Arlene Hubbard, fronted The Tennessee Pardners, touring the South in the 1940s–50s. Billy began writing and playing guitar as a teen, backing The Sunshine Singers on regional TV and stages from Tennessee to Texas.
Milestones:
• 2013: Co-wrote/produced the global viral Christmas hit “No Greater Love” (ft. Lauren Joseph); churches worldwide adapted it into holiday plays. Released singles “Johnny Law” and “Sittin’ on a Rock.”
• 2014: Dropped “All the World’s Gone Crazy” (single + video).
• 2015: Asiah Méhok also recorded “No Greater Love.”
• 2017: Released “Waitin’ on the Wind,” inspired by his and Neil Young’s cousins sailing from the Dominican Republic to Key West.
• 2023: Released self titled album "Billy Hubbard"
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