Billy Joe Royal
Country Singer

Billy Joe Royal Net Worth

Billy Joe Royal was an American country rock singer born on April 3, 1942 in Valdosta, GA. He was best known for his hits "Down in the Boondocks" and "I Knew You When", and had several singles reach the Billboard Hot 100, with "Cherry Hill Park" peaking at #15.
Billy Joe Royal is a member of Country Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 3, 1942
Birth Place Valdosta, GA
Age 78 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 6, 2015 (age 73)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $180 million (2024)

About

Country rock singer of hits like "Down in the Boondocks" and "I Knew You When." He had numerous singles reached the Billboard Hot 100, including "Cherry Hill Park" at #15.

Before Fame

Performing rock 'n' roll since the age of fourteen, he cut "Down in the Boondocks" as a demo for Columbia and saw it reach the Top Ten of the pop charts.

Trivia

After his country-rock act was no longer working, he came back to just country, scoring hits with "Tell It Like It Is" and "Burned Like a Rocket."

Family Life

He was born in Valdosta, Georgia. He had three children: Joey, Trey, and Savannah.

Associated With

His singles "I Knew You When" and "Hush" were written and produced by Joe South.

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