When Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black welcomed their only child, Lily, in 2001, the country star made fatherhood his top priority to avoid becoming an "Uncle Daddy."Black opens up about that decision in his new memoir, "Killin' Time," named after his triple-platinum 1989 debut album.The Grammy winner reflects on his upbringing, his meteoric rise to fame and a career that has included more than 20 million records sold.The 64-year-old singer told Fox News Digital he came across an interview with Billy Joel, and the "Piano Man" singer's words stayed with him.CLINT BLACK AND LISA HARTMAN BLACK'S ONE RULE THAT HAS KEPT THEIR MARRIAGE STRONG FOR NEARLY 35 YEARSFrom left: Lily Pearl Black, Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black attend the 2025 BMI Country Awards at BMI on Nov.
18, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Erika Goldring/Getty Images for BMI)"I saw an interview with Billy Joel, and he was talking about being gone too much.He said he'd come home ...
and he called it being 'Uncle Daddy,'" said Black."That was long before we knew we wanted a child, but I remember it sticking with me.""Killin’ Time: My Life and Music" by Clint Black is available now.
(Harper Influence)In "Killin' Time," Black recalled Joel saying life on the road often left him feeling more like an "Uncle Daddy" than a father.The comment stayed with Black for years and ultimately reshaped how he balanced his career and family.American songwriter and singer Billy Joel records his album "The Bridge" at The Power Station recording studio on Aug.
20, 1986, in New York, N.Y.(Getty Images)"I didn't cut out activities completely when Lily was born," said Black.WATCH: CLINT BLACK EXPLAINS WHY HE REFUSED TO BE AN ‘UNCLE DADDY’"I did about 15 shows a year just to take care of the band and crew members.
...I read a book or two, and I can't remember which one, but the author was talking about secure attachment for a child — who the child feels is their secure attachment, the person they look to in moments...