One of the most popular and best-loved in the celebrated history of great Texan
musicians and singers, Jimmie Dale Gilmore has bridged the gap between country,
folk, blues and rock music with philosophical songwriting and a warm, easy vocal
style.
Born in Amarillo, he was raised in Lubbock, growing up with the music of Hank
Williams all around him and strongly influenced by his father, who played guitar
in a country band. When he was 12 he met his great friend and long-term music
collaborator Butch Hancock and it was another Lubbock country star Terry Allen
who inspired Gilm...