Soul Singer-Songwriter & Bandleader; Grammy-Nominated Artist; Known for "Black Hole Rainbow" & "Love You Anyway"
Devon Gilfillian Biography
Devon Gilfillian is a Nashville-based soul singer-songwriter and bandleader known for blending R&B, blues, hip-hop, and rock into a distinctive sound. Raised in a musically rich environment, Gilfillian was influenced by his father, a singer and percussionist, who introduced him to artists such as Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. He began playing guitar at age 14 and developed his skills while attending West Chester University, where he led bands and refined his songwriting.
After earning a degree in psychology, Gilfillian relocated to Nashville and became active in the city's live music scene, assembling a band and establishing himself as a songwriter and frontman. His self-titled debut EP, released independently, garnered critical attention and led to a contract with Capitol Records. His major-label debut album, "Black Hole Rainbow," received a Grammy nomination for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Singles from the album, including "Unchained" and "The Good Life," reached the Top 10 and Top 20 on Billboard's Adult Alternative chart. Gilfillian has performed on national television programs such as "CBS This Morning," "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." He also recorded a song-for-song cover of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," with proceeds supporting organizations focused on democratic justice and voter rights, reflecting his commitment to social causes.
Gilfillian's second studio album, "Love You Anyway," released by Fantasy Records and produced by Jeremy Lutito, explores themes of equity, representation, and love. The album features the single "All I Really Wanna Do," which reached No. 6 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart. Gilfillian has supported his releases with national headline tours and has shared stages with artists including Mavis Staples, Keith Urban, Gladys Knight, Brothers Osborne, and Grace Potter. He has performed at events such as Newport Folk Festival, Montreal Jazz Fest, and the NFL Draft.
Gilfillian's third studio album, "Time Will Tell," released by Concord Records and executive produced by Neal H Pogue, marks a significant point in his artistic development. The album, co-produced by Gilfillian, was supported by a national tour with guitarist Cory Wong and an appearance on "CBS Saturday Morning." Gilfillian continues to perform at clubs, theaters, and festivals, contributing to the evolution of contemporary soul music.
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Devon Gilfillian is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainment, Music, Social Activism -
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Devon Gilfillian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Devon Gilfillian for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Devon Gilfillian generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Holiday, Larnell Lewis, Robert Finley, Ariana DeBose and Dara Reneé. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Devon Gilfillian for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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