PLATINUM PROFILE ARTIST: BILLY CURRINGTON

Billy Currington tops both the R&R and MediaBase charts for the second consecutive week with "Good Directions," the third single off his sophomore album Doin' Somethin' Right. This is the second number one hit of Currington's career joining the previous chart topper "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right."
"Two weeks at number one, what a great place to be," said Currington. "Thanks to my promo team and all the support at radio. This number one is extra special for many reasons."
"Doin' Somethin' Right" recently exceeded one million units in sales, delivering Currington his first R.I.A.A. (Recording Industry Association of America) platinum certification.
Currington is currently in the studio putting finishing touches on his third Mercury Nashville album, slated for a fall release. Look for a new single this summer.
Billy Currington's newest album could be titled, "Little Bit of Everything (That Has Worked So Far)." The disc's lead single, Don't almost recreates the magic of his sexy signature song, "Must Be Doing Something Right," with its suggestive R&B strut and pleading chorus. Currington doesn't break any new ground on his third outing, which is slightly disappointing considering all that has happened since his last album release: a canceled tour (due to »»»
On his sophomore release, this country boy stays true to his roots. As Billy Currington sings on opening cut, "I Wanna Be a Hillbilly": "Subdivisions are silly/I wanna be a hillbilly." The Rincon, Ga. native continues to move further and further away fromthe deep south of his youth; that said, he holds on to his down-home heritage through his music. Currington is now firmly entrenched in the mainstream Nashville scene. And, for this soulful singer, that's not a bad thing. »»»
One of the greatest difficulties any newcomer faces is forging an individualized style. Few are capable of completely doing so, and Billy Currington is not immune. But Currington benefits greatly from a lot of quality songs on his debut. And he has himself to thank since he co-wrote all but one of the songs, mainly with producer Carson Chamberlain and top songwriter Casey Beathard. Most deal with love, but a few set a scene like the piano driven "Growin' Up Down There." The music's filled with »»»

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