One Voice
Billy Gilman
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Some kids have and some kids don't And some of us are wondering why Mom won't watch the news at night There's too much stuff that's making her cry We need some help Down here on earth A thousand prayers, a million words But one voice was heard A house, a yard, a neighborhood Where you can ride your new bike to school A kinda world where mom and dad Still believe the golden rule Life's not that simple Down here on earth A thousand prayers, a million words But one voice was heard One voice One simple word Hearts know what to say One dream can change the world Keep believing till you find your way Yesterday while walking home I saw some kid on Newbury Road He pulled a pistol from his bag And tossed it in the river below Thanks for the help down here on earth A thousand prayers, a million words But one voice was heard One voice was heard One voice was heard
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Written by: Don Cook, David Malloy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"One Voice" was Billy Gilman's debut single, which was released in 2000.
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Chart Performance"One Voice" was very successful, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and hitting number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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AlbumThe song comes from the album of the same title, which also performed well, reaching number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Young TalentAt the time the song was released, Billy Gilman was only 11 years old, making him one of the youngest country artists to have success on the country music charts.
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Song Theme"One Voice" speaks against violence and asks for peace. It's a plea for understanding and unity from a child's perspective.
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Grammy NominationDespite his age, Gilman's performance was so well received that "One Voice" earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, making him the youngest artist to ever receive a Grammy nomination in a country category.
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Commercial SuccessThe single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 500,000 copies.
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Writing CreditsThe song was penned by David Malloy and Don Cook. These two songwriters have written several other hit songs for various country artists.
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RelevanceDespite being released nearly two decades ago, the song's message about unity and anti-violence continues to be relevant today. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
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Career InfluenceThe success of "One Voice" played a major role in kicking off Billy Gilman's music career. Despite taking a hiatus in the mid-2000s, Gilman returned to the music industry and continues to perform to this day.
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