Devon Gilfillian

Devon Gilfillian is an American soul singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]

Devon Gilfillian
Background information
BornMorton, PA
GenresSoul, gospel blues
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2013–present
LabelsFantasy Records, Capitol
Websitedevongilfillian.com

Early life

Gilfillian is originally from Morton, Pennsylvania.[2] He began playing guitar at age 14,[3] and while still in high school played in a band called Black Sheep.[4] He attended West Chester University,[5] where he graduated with a degree in psychology, and also played in cover bands.[6] Growing up, his father, Nelson Gilfillian,[5] was a singer and percussionist in a local band.[2]

Career

After moving to Nashville in 2013, Gilfillian joined a local blues cover band.[2] In 2016, he released his debut self-titled EP, of gospel-inspired blues-rock.[2][6]

His major label debut album Black Hole Rainbow was released on January 10, 2020, on Capitol Records.[7][8] It was nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.[9] The album features production from Shawn Everett, and co-writing from Jamie Lidell.[1][6] Three of the album's singles reached the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart: "Unchained" peaked at number 7, "Get Out and Get It" peaked at number 12, and "The Good Life" peaked at number 5.[10]

On October 22, 2020, Gilfillian released a track-by-track cover of Marvin Gaye's 1971 album What's Going On[11] with 100% of the profits donated to Tennessee's Equity Alliance Fund.[12]

On April 7, 2023, Devon released his second full-length studio album Love You Anyway via Fantasy Records. Produced by Jeremy Lutito (Joy Oladokun, NEEDTOBREATHE), the album includes the single “All I Really Wanna Do” which peaked at #6 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs chart.[13][14]

Performances

Gilfillian performed at Newport Folk Festival and Montreal Jazz Fest,[15] and at the 2018 NFL Draft in Dallas.[16] On March 7, 2020, he made his national television debut on CBS This Morning, performing the track "The Good Life".[3] He opened for Brothers Osborne on their 2019 tour,[17] and Grace Potter on her 2020 US tour.[15] He has also opened for Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight, and Michael McDonald.[6][18] He performed a cover of Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on October 23, 2020,[19] and performed "The Good Life" on Jimmy Kimmel Live in December 2020.[20]

In April 2023, he headlined his national Love You Anyway Tour.[21]

Discography

Albums
Title Album details
Black Hole Rainbow
What's Going On
  • Released: October 22, 2020
  • Formats: LP, streaming
  • Label: Capitol Records
Love You Anyway

EP
Title Album details
Devon Gilfillian
  • Released: May 23, 2016
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
  • Label: Self released

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
AAA
[10]
"Here and Now" 2017 — Devon Gilfillian
"Troublemaker" 2018 — Non-album singles
"High" —
"Truth"
(feat. Tate Tucker)		 —
"Winter Wonderland" —
"Feels Good" 2019 —
"Get Out and Get It" 12 Black Hole Rainbow
"Unchained" 7
"The Good Life" 2020 5
"Freedom"
(with Illiterate Light)		 8 Non-album single
"All I Really Wanna Do" 2023 6 Love You Anyway
"Love You Anyway" 27
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References
  1. Pareles, Jon (10 January 2020). "Justin Bieber's Flavorless Pivot to R&B, and 10 More New Songs". New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  2. Warren, Bruce (28 June 2017). "World Cafe Nashville: Devon Gilfillian, 'Here And Now'". NPR. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  3. "Devon Gilfillian performs "Lonely"". CBS. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  4. Dyroff, Denny (24 Jan 2020). "On Stage: WCU grad Gilfillian celebrates first album with show at The Fillmore". The Kennett Times. Unionville, PA. Retrieved 5 Sep 2020.
  5. Hendrickson, Matt (Dec 2019). "Devon Gilfillian brings a sound all his own on his inspiring debut". Garden and Gun. Charlestown, SC. Retrieved 5 Sep 2020.
  6. Millevoi, Nick (7 May 2020). "Devon Gilfillian Finds Light at the End of His Tunnels". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  7. Thompson, Stephen (17 March 2020). "The Austin 100: Devon Gilfillian". NPR. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  8. Leimkuehler, Matthew (9 January 2020). "Nashville's Devon Gilfillian is releasing the intergalactic soul album you need to hear". The Tennessean. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  9. "Ivan Wayman". grammy.com. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  10. "Chart History: Devon Gilfillian". Billboard. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  11. Douris, Raina (23 October 2020). "Devon Gilfillian Re-Records Marvin Gaye's 1971 album 'What's Going On'". NPR. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  12. https://devon-gilfillian-merch-store.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/devon-gilfillian-whats-going-on-signed-vinyl
  13. Todd, Nate (28 March 2023). "Devon Gilfillian Is 'Right Kind Of Crazy' On New Single". Jambase. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  14. "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  15. Baltz, Ryan (16 December 2019). "Devon Gilfillian Shines in "Unchained," Readies For 2020 Grace Potter Tour". American Songwriter. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  16. "10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week: Corey Smith, Lilly Hiatt and More". Rolling Stone. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  17. Scholfield, Anna (11 April 2019). "Devon Gilfillian Breathes New Life Into Soul and R&B". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  18. Schkloven, Emma (13 February 2020). "Nashville Soulster Devon Gilfillian Talks Busting Musical Boxes Ahead of Houston Shows". Houstonia. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  19. "Devon Gilfillian - What's Going On". 360 Magazine. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  20. "DEVON GILFILLIAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE WITH NEW VERSION OF 'THE CHRISTMAS SONG (MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU)'". Louder Than the Music. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  21. https://ratedrnb.com/2023/06/devon-gilfillian-love-you-anyway-tour-dates/
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