Jerry's Songs & History
Jerry started his musical journey at the age of 10. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1959, and his love of music guided him to win the All-Navy Talent Contest in 1972. This led him to the U. S. Navy Band's Country/Bluegrass unit, The Country Current in 1976. He served as their Leader/Lead Vocalist & MC for the next 12 years. Upon retirement in 1989, he moved to Roanoke, Va., and performed with fellow SVSA songwriter David Bowen/Acoustic Reset. Additionally, he assisted David in teaching guitar in the Guitar 4 Vets program at the Salem, Virginia, Veterans Hospital.
Since his recovery from cancer, he has donated his time & talent with 'Give Back' performances at local Hospitals & Clinics. His cancer journey has inspired several songs for those still fighting the fight. Those songs, on this website, are marked 'cancer songbook.' His other songs cover a variety of subjects: love, humor, family, our military, wounded warriors & true life experiences. He is an active member of the NSAI in North Atlanta Ga. & SVSA where he 'hones' his songwriting skills while sharing the country flavor with fellow songwriters. ALL songs on this website are ‘original’ tunes written by Jerry. Some are ‘still cooking’ and just acoustic, while some are a full band studio recordings.
Now residing in Buford, GA, he is a regular performer for songwriting organizations, service clubs & private parties. Also, he performs songs & brings JOY to residents in Assisted Living Centers, local resturants & wineries. Jerry volunteers time & talent for Military benefits, Law Enforcement organizations, & Cancer Awareness programs. His repertoire is everything from Hank Williams to Jimmy Buffett, John Denver to Gordon Lightfoot, Willie to James Taylor & Ashley McBryde to Randy Travis. Along the way, you will hear several original tunes for added flavor.
Jerry has written over 150 songs in the country-bluegrass vein. His first CD, "Songs For Veterans & Patriots' is on this website, and each song is in its entirety. These 10 songs are noted *from the CD* for your enjoyment. The CD can be downloaded from all download sites - individual songs, or, the complete CD- from Spotify, iTunes, YouTube & others. His NEWEST CD is titled -"Dogs, Trains, Places & Things That Matter" and contains 13 original tunes in the traditional country format. It is available @ CDBaby.com and all other platforms for downloads, etc. All of the cuts from both CDs are on this website for listening. Reach out to me through my website at the contact tab. That's where you send inquiries on music & bookings. Please include a phone # & date for bookings. Visit his FB page for more information about local engagements in the Atlanta area. His FB page is Jerry Gilmore, Cumming, Ga.
Jerry wrote song # 9 for this CD
Jerry's latest CD - Dogs, Trains, Places & Things That Matter
Pics of the late Charlie Daniels @ the White House with the Navy Band's Country Current.
Jerry performing at the Country Current Reunion.
Jerry's first band in Michigan.
