Billy Gilman

Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. official Albert Hammond website (http://www.alberthammond.net). He released Dare to Dream on Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek.
. A Christmas album (which was certified gold) was released later in the year. He is best known for his hits of the 1970s like "It Never Rains in Southern California", "The Free Electric Band", and the environment conscious,"Down by the River". Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Hammond was born in London and later moved to the United States to begin his professional career as a musician.

The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Albert Hammond (born May 18, 1944) is a singer-songwriter originally from Gibraltar. His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record some demos; two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville. Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager.

Billy Gilman (May 24, 1988-) is an American country music singer and songwriter.