Billy Gibbons Release New Song “Livin’ It Up Down in Texas”

Billy Gibbons is back with new music! His latest track, “Livin’ It Up Down in Texas,” made its debut earlier this month in an episode of the Landman series on Paramount+. What’s even cooler? He co-wrote the song with two stars of the show—Billy Bob Thornton and Mark Collie.

Billy Bob Thornton’s Musical Journey

You probably know Billy Bob Thornton as an Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, but did you know he’s also an accomplished musician? He fronts the band the Boxmasters, and music has always been a part of his life.

He shared with The Guardian.

“Here’s the thing: I grew up in music. I saw the Beatles when I was eight.
“By the time I was nine, I had a band. Started with a little cheap guitar and then got a drum kit, which my father hated. I was playing pretty big concerts by the time I was 16 and then went on tour. I became a roadie from 18 to about 22. I went to L.A. to play music, accidentally got into acting. I’m still not sure how it happened. … I loved both of them [acting and playing music]. It’s all one vision, all out of the same brain. I couldn’t choose one over the other. I’d like to do both, as long as they’ll let me.”

Thornton’s passion for both acting and music shows in the way he seamlessly blends his talents.

Gibbons Hits the Road

Billy Gibbons, meantime, is preparing for an eventful year. Beginning on January 17, his solo band, the BFGs, will go on a tour. Shortly thereafter, Gibbons will accompany ZZ Top on a tour that will take the iconic band to locations in the United States and Canada.

You won’t want to miss the song “Livin’ It Up Down in Texas,” so be sure to listen to it!