Billy Grable was a much-loved Southern gentleman who also happened to be a really great piano player. He began playing piano for a male quartet while in his late teens and his talent led him to gain offers from some of the most popular groups of his time. Eventually, he would turn down most offers to travel full-time because he wanted to be with his family in Fort Worth.

In his later years, Billy hosted a very popular Gospel Concert Series at Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Most of the better and most popular Texas groups would appear at these concerts. When possible, many of the “full-time” national groups who were touring through Texas would also stop by and “sing for Billy” – that was always a crowd pleaser!