Charles Billingsley Announces Upcoming Album

Heralding a distinct new chapter in his lauded three-decade career, beloved vocalist Charles Billingsley returns on May 13 with The Shadow of Your Smile. A quintessential anthology of nostalgic favorites, the 15-song set also marks Billingsley's Club44 Records debut. Dedicated to the preservation of the Great American Songbook, the boutique label is home to recordings from such renowned entertainers as Linda Lavin, Billy Stritch, and Jane Monheit, among others. Bringing his signature vocals to a range of treasured classics–Billingsley's lifelong musical influences–The Shadow of Your Smile was produced by Tim Davis, Wayne Haun, and Jamey Ray. The album's opening song "Perfect" is the project's singular original, a Bublé-esque ode to love. Co-penned by Billingsley and Jacob Holman, the carefree pop tune sets the stage for Billingsley's take on iconic Broadway, Jazz, and Big Band hits spanning a century. "From the early days of hearing my[…] Source