The son of Dorsey Burnette and Alberta Burnette, Billy Burnette was born into a musical family.
17 Facts About Billy Burnette
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Johnny had a son named Rocky, born around the time as Billy Burnette, who became a musician.
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Billy Burnette made his first recording when he was seven, appearing with Ricky Nelson on the song "Hey Daddy ".
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Billy Burnette toured with Brenda Lee while teaching himself to play guitar.
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Billy Burnette went with Moman to Atlanta before going to Nashville in 1971 and collaborating with Larry Henley.
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Billy Burnette was nominated for Best New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music.
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In 1992, Billy Burnette signed with Capricorn Records, which issued Coming Home.
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Many of the songs from Coming Home were featured in Billy Burnette's acting debut in the film Saturday Night Special.
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Billy Burnette toured as a member of Bob Dylan's backup band and in 2004 became a member of John Fogerty's band.
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The album featured thirteen songs previously recorded by Elvis, onto which Camp and Billy Burnette added their vocals.
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In 1984, Billy Burnette co-wrote the song "So Excited" with Christine McVie, who sang and played keyboards in Fleetwood Mac.
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The song appeared on McVie's solo album, and Billy Burnette appeared with her on MTV for Christine McVie: The Video Album.
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Billy Burnette sang on the song "Are You Mine" with Stevie Nicks, another Fleetwood Mac vocalist.
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McVie and Fleetwood performed on Billy Burnette's album Try Me.
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Billy Burnette helped Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie with his first solo album.
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Billy Burnette left Fleetwood Mac in early 1993 to pursue a solo and acting career.
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Billy Burnette wrote "Talkin' to My Heart" and "I Got It in for You" with Deborah Allen.