Paul Hill
Born
Paul Robert Hill on September 9th and raised in Baltimore Maryland
just south of the Mason Dixon line. Paul is the youngest of seven
children raised by a single father, who a former coal minder moved
from Virginia looking for work to support his family.
Upon graduating from Southern High School in 1988, Paul went straight
to work in a laminate factory for the next 10 years. Music has
always been a big part of his life, growing up he notes musical
influence's by many artists such as: Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons, Ronnie Milsap, Ray Charles, Led Zepplin, Merle Haggard,
Keith Whitley, John Conlee, Bennie Mardonis, Ray Charles, Brooks
& Dunn, just to name a few.
Paul knew he could sing at the tender age of seven and started
singing in school plays and other functions. Through the years,
after noticing he has a natural ability to sing far and wide his
vocal range, and along with the reaction and persuasion of people,
Paul began to sing wherever and whenever possible becoming very
popular by the summer of 1994. After being a success in his hometown,
creating a large following, and with a little more persuasion,
he decided to move to Nashville in 1998 to pursue a professional
music career.
Since then, Paul has completed many projects including, recording
original and cover songs. Paul's original song (written by San
Derseweh) "Pack up your memories" is currently being
played on local radio stations in many states and was voted by
the people as the "make it or break it" song of 2004
in TN.
Paul performs over 60 show's a year, in addition to working a
full time day job. Winning various vocal contests including 1st
place at the Wilson county fair 2004, appearing & performing
live on T.V. with Charlie Chase and the Fox 17 morning show, he
also auditioned for Nashville, Star, Star search, and CMT's "the
Shot".
In the news you can find recent articles on Paul's performances
in Washington State, Indiana, Pa. and Baltimore, Maryland newspapers.
Paul's latest article is set to appear in Trial Blazer Magazine
this fall in Nashville, which will highlight a children's benefit
for children in need.
You can also find Paul at Two Rivers Campground in Nashville where
he performs twice a week April through October annually. Paul
was asked to be a part of this years CMA Music festival representing
Camping world. Fresh from performing at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in
Hurricane Mills...
Paul's showcase performance will include not only new and classic
country, but also patriotic songs, oldies, rock, originals and
much, much more. Displaying his amazing vocal ability through
various styles and artists, Paul is seeking the dream of becoming
a professional recording artist. To find out information on Paul,
cd's T-shirts, schedule and more, please visit www.paulhillsings.com.
Written By: Romaine Lynn
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