Saturday, June 6, 2009

 Hey everybody, I wanted to let you know I started twittering. Wow, technology is moving so fast. My twitter name is

billydeandotcom. I know some of you, like me are unsure of how our web world is changing, but ultimately it is a good thing. For instance, because I haven't been out on the road touring, I lost touch with so many of you that I use to be able to see on a regular basis when I was on tour, back stage, or at the autograph table after the show. With facebook, youtube, twitter and my .com domain, I am slowly reconnecting again. I don't know about you, but it takes me a while to read and respond. I am starting to integrate that time into my daily routine. Probably like some of you, I was reluctant to dive in at first. I was afraid that If I couldn't keep up, the fans would get upset. I must say you guys are very patient. I still have a lot of catching up to do in terms of reading and responding, but I do read what you say, and I find myself watching less tv at night and using that time to write and connect.


   I am starting to go back out on the road, and I can't believe how many people I've run into, that have been to shows in the past, but are not really actively using the web as a way to stay connected. Please, if you know anyone who is familiar with my music, would you let them know where to find me? I will constantly strive to get more consistent with getting new information up. It is easy to give everyone a daily twitter as to where I am and what I'm up too, but it takes a while for new music, videos and photos.


 Next week at www.billydean.com I will update my tour schedule, as well as post some new photos. In about 3 weeks I will have hard copies manufactured of the new album BILLY DEAN SINGS RICHARD LEIGH. I hope in the future I can offer my music digitally for downloads only. It could save you and I almost 5 bucks a c.d. In the meantime, I know some of you would rather have a hard copy so I will press some up. 

 

 I am releasing my version of THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW to radio shortly. I will be posting the radio stations who are playing it so you can tune in. Well that's all for now......billy

12 comments:

  1. hey billy, i think you are doing exactly the right thing to reconnect. you have tons of fans out there that just lost touch. this new album is truly great and will gain a lot of new fans. i have never seen so many really great songs on one album. It's not the end of the world, angles and the greatest man i never knew plus the rest of them. GET READY, IT'S COMING

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  2. Hey Billy I for one cannot wait until you get back out on the road some to do some live shows. I was able to see you at the Florida Folk Festival and as usual you put on a great show. Loved seeing your daughter Hannah up there with you. You sure were a proud daddy as you watched her sing. Al played a great 12 string and I look forward to catching him in the Clearwater area someday soon. Your music connects with so many people out there. Thank you for your songs and thank you for being you.

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  3. Well its about time you got back on the road took you long enough lol.I can't wait to see you in concert again so when we do go back don't forget about us folks that lives in little towns like Sneads.Florida.So come home so we can attend lol.Jeanie

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  4. Glad to see you are now also Twittering. I for one love all of the technology to keep in contact. Look forward to hearing more from you.

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  5. Billy, great to see you back! I'm looking forward to listening to your new music. I sure hope you plan some appearances in Northern California, we miss you here! Tammy

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  6. Twitter huh? Well, I have never even looked at that site. Now that you are on there and using it to keep in touch I will have to get myself in gear and sign up!
    Can't wait to see the new pics and tour schedule. I saw you at the Ryman and 3rd and Lindsly last year at CMA Fest. You rocked it as usual! Really looking forward to seeing you out on the road again. Take care.
    Cindy

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  7. Hey Billy - It's been a while since I checked out the website. Love the updated look and the new features. Still waiting to hear when the "live" taping is going to happen. Mom and I will be there with bells on! Hope to see you this week at CMA fest somewhere! Love ya - Elizabeth

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  8. Hey Billy. Been following your career for a while now. Back when you first came on the charts I was a member of your fan club and saw you and got your autograph but haven't been able to keep joined for awhile (money issues) but I'm glad I found this website and I'll join twitter and then join your twitter page.

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  9. ok i'm a dummy -- do your twitter page again.

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  10. Hey Billy, I just added you on twitter so now I'm following you. I think it's great that you are making music again and that that music will soon be heard on radio again. I have really missed hearing your voice on radio. I look forward to seeing you perform live again, that is if you come to my neck of the woods like you use to, the Virginia Beach Virginia area that is. Can't wait to hear the new album and I plan on buying it for sure to add to my Billy Dean collection. I am looking forward to seeing you tour again and also would love to be a part of the DVD live show you are doing, so don't forget my husband and I. He travels with me whereever I go to see you cause he knows it makes me happy.lol
    Your fan always
    Lori,

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  11. Billy
    I don't use facebook,twitter or other web ways to "connect". I do check your site & keep looking for tour dates. Hopefully you will come to the Chicago area on a date that I will be able to see you. I remain a dedicated fan as always.
    Caryn (and Kent) from Chicago

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  12. Welcome back Billy. I was sad to visit the old web site only to find out it was no longer in existence. My wife and I were kind of bummed about that. We are Mark and Kim from Michigan (Kim has always brought you flowers) and we have seen you perform almost 60 times. The last time we saw you was at the 2008 CMA Music Fest. You were in the tractor race. We did not get to the Fest this year and lo and behold, you performed at the Sommet Center. But we are looking forward to seeing you on the road again. You can rest assured, if you make it to Michigan we will be there as I made a promise to my wife when you first came out that I would take her to any concert of yours in Michigan. I would have liked to have seen Hannah perform with you. It is hard to believe she is 14 years old already. When we first started coming to your concerts, she was not even a figment of your imagination yet. Wow, how time flies. Anyway, we are very excited to see that you are back in the swing and look forward to hearing that smooth tenor voice again. See you soon.

    Mark and Kim from Michigan

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