Oklahoma

Billy Gilman

About Oklahoma

"Oklahoma" is a song written by D. Vincent Williams and John Allen, and recorded by American country music singer Billy Gilman. It was released in October 2000 as the second single from the album One Voice. The song reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. and number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album from the single is taken was certified two-times multi-platinum in the United States.


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Suitcase packed with all his things
Car pulls up, the doorbell rings
He don't want to go
He thought he'd found his home
But with circumstances he can't change
Waves goodbye as they pull away
From the life he's known
For the last seven months or so

She said we found the man who looks like you
Who cried and said he never knew
About the boy in pictures that we showed him
A rambler in his younger days
He knew he made a few mistakes
But he swore he would have been there
Had he known it
Son we think we found your dad in Oklahoma

A million thoughts raced through his mind
What's his name, what's he like and will be be
Anything like the man in his dreams
She could see the questions in his eyes
Whispered "don't be scared my child
I'll let you know, what we know

About the man we found, he looks like you
And cried and said he never knew
About the boy in pictures that we showed him
A rambler in his younger days He knew he'd made a few mistakes
But he swore he would've been there Had he known it
You always said that this was something that you wanted
Son it's time to meet your Dad in Oklahoma

One last turn he held his breath
'Til they reached the fifth house on the left
And all at once the tears came rolling in
And as they pulled into the drive
A man was waiting there outside
Who wiped the worry from his eyes Smiled and took his hand

And he said I'm the man who looks like you
Who cried because I never knew
About that boy in pictures that they showed me
A rambler in my younger days I knew I made a few mistakes
But I swear I would have been there had I known it
Never again will you ever be alone
Son welcome to your home in Oklahoma

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Billy Gilman

William Wendell "Billy" Gilman III (born May 24, 1988) is an American country music artist. In 2000, at the age of 11, he debuted with the single "One Voice," a Top 20 hit on the Billboard country music charts and became the youngest singer to a Top 40 hit on the country music charts. An album of the same name was released later that year on Epic Records, and was certified Double Platinum in the United States. Following it was a Christmas album Classic Christmas and Dare to Dream, both of which were certified gold. He exited Epic's roster and signed to Image Entertainment in 2005 releasing Everything and More. In 2006, he released the self-titled Billy Gilman. more »

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Written by: JEFF ALLEN, ASH BOWERS, MATT ROGERS

Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Oklahoma" is a country song, reflecting Billy Gilman's primary genre of music.
Billboard Ranking
The song reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2000.
Age of Artist
Billy Gilman was only 12 years old when he sang "Oklahoma," making him one of the youngest artists to have a hit country song.
Album Release
"Oklahoma" is from Billy Gilman's debut album, "One Voice," released in 2000.
Song Theme
The song "Oklahoma" is about a child who longs for the return of a parent who abandoned his family, and it heavily conveys the themes of longing and hope.
Songwriters
"Oklahoma" was written by prominent songwriters Jamie Hartford and Michael Dulaney.
Grammy Nomination
Billy Gilman's debut album, which includes "Oklahoma," earned him a nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards.
Youngest Artist Record
At the age of 12, the success of Billy's album "One Voice" and the single "Oklahoma" made him the youngest artist ever to have a top 40 hit on the country chart.
Emotional Impact
The song has been recognized for its emotional impact on listeners, with the "Oklahoma" lyrics dealing with complex issues like abandonment and loss.
Music Video
The music video for "Oklahoma" tells a heart-wrenching story of a boy writing letters to his absent father, further emphasizing the song's emotional weight.
Public Reception
"Oklahoma" became one of the most beloved songs by fans of Billy Gilman, and it remains a crowd favorite in his live performances.
Later Career Impact
The song "Oklahoma" played a significant role in establishing Billy Gilman's career as a country music artist, despite his young age at the time.

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