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Billy Kirsch's career in music has been long and varied since he began piano at the age of seven. His taste
in music has evolved through the years but his love for the piano has remained constant. Before moving to
Nashville to pursue a successful songwriting career, Billy enjoyed years as a successful jazz pianist and
composer, appearing at the JVC Jazz Festival and popular NYC clubs such as Michael’s Pub and Eddie
Condon’s where he was a member of the Eddie Condon’s All Stars. Billy recorded a jazz instrumental CD
"Southern Fried", available on this website.
Shortly after moving to Nashville in 1991 Billy had his first song recorded by Kenny Rogers. Exciting things
started happening soon in his Nashville career. He single handedly wrote "Is It Over Yet" which was
recorded by Wynonna Judd on her second solo album. Wynonna wanted the sound and feel of Billy’s piano
playing on "Is It Over Yet" and so she called him to do the record with her. The song became a Top 5 hit for
Wynonna and has proved to be a vital part of her career. When Wynonna recorded "Come Some Rainy Day"
In 1997, Billy once again became an integral part of the record, playing piano on that Top 10 hit. He also
appeared in the video of that song and made several TV appearances accompanying Wynonna. Wy
dedicated "Come Some Rainy Day" to her sister Ashley Judd. The song continues to be used by Wynonna in
different settings with and without Ashley.
After Billy’s first hit with Wynonna, he went on to have major chart success with artists such as Clay Walker,
Doug Stone, Alabama and Steve Wariner. Perhaps the work Billy is best known for is a song he wrote with
Steve Wariner, "Holes In the Floor of Heaven". Steve’s recording of the song became a number one single. It
won Song and Single of the Year awards from the CMA in 1998 and Song of the Year honors from the
Academy of Country music in 1999. Billy and Steve were also honored with a Grammy nomination for
Country Song of the Year in 1999. Most recently Billy wrote "Stay Gone" with Dreamworks artist, Jimmy
Wayne. The song launched Jimmy’s career and stayed in the Top 5 for weeks. Stay Gone was honored with
an NSAI Award. Billy has also garnered an Emmy nomination for his work in writing for television.
The lists of artists who have recorded Billy’s songs reads like a who’s who of contemporary music. They
include Tim McGraw, Mark Wills, Alabama, Collin Raye, Lorrie Morgan, Steve Wariner, Rodney Atkins, Clay
Walker, Doug Stone, Kellie Coffey, Buddy Jewell, John Berry, Lee Greenwood and Kenny Rogers to name a
few.
Most recently, Billy has been devoting time to live performance; appearing in clubs, concerts and corporate
shows throughout the country. Billy has been successfully leading corporate Team Building seminars and
performing his show, "Hit Songs & True Stories".
in music has evolved through the years but his love for the piano has remained constant. Before moving to
Nashville to pursue a successful songwriting career, Billy enjoyed years as a successful jazz pianist and
composer, appearing at the JVC Jazz Festival and popular NYC clubs such as Michael’s Pub and Eddie
Condon’s where he was a member of the Eddie Condon’s All Stars. Billy recorded a jazz instrumental CD
"Southern Fried", available on this website.
Shortly after moving to Nashville in 1991 Billy had his first song recorded by Kenny Rogers. Exciting things
started happening soon in his Nashville career. He single handedly wrote "Is It Over Yet" which was
recorded by Wynonna Judd on her second solo album. Wynonna wanted the sound and feel of Billy’s piano
playing on "Is It Over Yet" and so she called him to do the record with her. The song became a Top 5 hit for
Wynonna and has proved to be a vital part of her career. When Wynonna recorded "Come Some Rainy Day"
In 1997, Billy once again became an integral part of the record, playing piano on that Top 10 hit. He also
appeared in the video of that song and made several TV appearances accompanying Wynonna. Wy
dedicated "Come Some Rainy Day" to her sister Ashley Judd. The song continues to be used by Wynonna in
different settings with and without Ashley.
After Billy’s first hit with Wynonna, he went on to have major chart success with artists such as Clay Walker,
Doug Stone, Alabama and Steve Wariner. Perhaps the work Billy is best known for is a song he wrote with
Steve Wariner, "Holes In the Floor of Heaven". Steve’s recording of the song became a number one single. It
won Song and Single of the Year awards from the CMA in 1998 and Song of the Year honors from the
Academy of Country music in 1999. Billy and Steve were also honored with a Grammy nomination for
Country Song of the Year in 1999. Most recently Billy wrote "Stay Gone" with Dreamworks artist, Jimmy
Wayne. The song launched Jimmy’s career and stayed in the Top 5 for weeks. Stay Gone was honored with
an NSAI Award. Billy has also garnered an Emmy nomination for his work in writing for television.
The lists of artists who have recorded Billy’s songs reads like a who’s who of contemporary music. They
include Tim McGraw, Mark Wills, Alabama, Collin Raye, Lorrie Morgan, Steve Wariner, Rodney Atkins, Clay
Walker, Doug Stone, Kellie Coffey, Buddy Jewell, John Berry, Lee Greenwood and Kenny Rogers to name a
few.
Most recently, Billy has been devoting time to live performance; appearing in clubs, concerts and corporate
shows throughout the country. Billy has been successfully leading corporate Team Building seminars and
performing his show, "Hit Songs & True Stories".
