
LOS ANGELES (Luck Media & Marketing/ Curb Records) - True to the heartfelt lyrics of the hit title track on his hot new Curb Records release "Let Them Be Little,"
Billy Dean will have a lot to celebrate when Father's Day rolls around June 19.
In May, he married Stephanie, his great love of five years, who has been a wonderful stepmom to his children, Eli (age 12) and
Hannah (age 10). The singer/songwriter wrote the tune - which recently hit No 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart - as a reflection of his love for his kids and the challenges he faced being a single dad for many years. It's a song that continues to resonate with both single and married fathers the world over.
"I woke up one day, looked over at Stephanie, whom I love, thought about Eli and Hannah and how well we were doing since my divorce, and about my small house in this little neighborhood of Nashville," he said. "It's so different from when I lived on the proverbial Ponderosa, but that was okay. Suddenly, I realized, it's just great to be here. This is the life and I love it.
"I say there's two choices - you can have an awesome career and screw up your kids, or you can have your kids love and respect you even if you don't make a dime," said Dean.
Putting his money where his lyrics are, he's already back on the road, co-headlining with Craig Morgan as "The Guys Night Out Tour," which will pick up steam this summer.
"Let Them Be Little" finds Dean cutting loose and tearing it up with more raw energy than ever before. "The best part of coming back is doing it on my own terms, against the normal plans of the music business. My voice is better than ever, too. If I only get one moment back in the spotlight, I'm proud of being able to share my story, my great love of life and the investment I've made in my kids."
Suggested Interview: Father's Day, June 19th.