Billy then did a 2 year stint with J.T. Curtis & The Silver Eagle Band, continuing a heavy touring schedule throughout the U.S. This Tampa, Florida based band was known for it's high energy stage show and packed the audiences in at every venue. Next, Billy was part of a Nashville project, McKenzie Ridge, which showcased to several major labels. McKenzie Ridge, was a contemporary pop/country blend of smooth vocal harmonies and intricate musical productions. Several labels showed interest in this project, but the band parted ways before signing a deal.
Billy quickly shifted gears and took the lead guitar position with nationally touring country artist Sandie Brookes. With a new cd and video, produced by Nashville legend Vern Gosdin, the band traveled extensively all across the U.S. After 2 1/2 years on the road with Sandie Brookes, Billy took over the lead guitar responsibilities for Nashville based Music City Records recording artist Derryl Perry. After nearly 3 years and over 600 shows with Derryl Perry, Billy landed a job playing for Parallel Records Recording Artist Jeremy McComb. Billy currently lives in Nashville and is on tour with Jeremy McComb.
Billy says, "I feel so lucky and so blessed, I have an amazing miracle little babygirl, I get to do what I love for a living, and the future is wide open. It's been a long crazy road that has led me to this point, but I guess looking back now it was all just part of the natural process of paying my dues as they say. If I could go back and do it all over again? You bet I would, but I would definitely hope to end up in the same place, just maybe a little sooner, and with a LOT less heartbreak along the way ! "