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About Billy Payne

Traditional Country Outlaw singer/songwriter with a brand all his own

Billy Payne is a country music artist with deep roots in traditional country sounds, influenced by legends like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and George Jones. Born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia, he began teaching himself guitar at age 12 and honed his craft performing in clubs and local venues.

Career Highlights

  • Early Recognition

    Won the national *Star Search* in Charleston, WV (1998), leading to his first album with Aaron Records in Nashville, featuring multiple Top 10 and Top 30 independent country hits.

  • Connection to Waylon Jennings

    Formed a friendship with Jennings in 1995 and later performed and recorded with *The Waylors (Waymore’s Outlaws)*.

  • Wheeling Jamboree

    Inducted as an artist member in 2014, performing alongside country music greats.

International Performances

  • Toured Europe (2017)

    appearing on the *Phil Mack Show* and performing in Ireland

  • Headlined

    the *Barcelona Cowboy Boots Fest* in Spain (2018)

  • Gaining airplay

    Airplay in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and Spain

Discography

Billy has released **seven albums**, including *Genuine Leather* and his latest, *A Little Rough Around The Edges* (up for multiple 2024 awards). His music is available on **iTunes, Spotify, CD Baby**, and other major platforms.

Collaborations

Performed with country legends like **Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie McDowell, Highway 101, Billy “Crash” Craddock, David Frizzell, and Charlie McCoy**.
 
Billy Payne remains a dedicated traditional country artist, blending outlaw influences with heartfelt storytelling, and continues to expand his reach both in the U.S. and internationally.

The Last Outlaw

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I Ain't Hurting Much

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Good ol' Boy, Bad Ol' Girl

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Awards, Accolades, Nominations & Wins