Johnny Williams has announced his plans to leave Big Country Bluegrass in September. He is currently performing in a trio with his wife Jeanette Williams and Scott Freeman. Johnny and Jeanette are also performing some with songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Louisa Branscomb.Guitarist and vocalist Johnny Williams is known for his songwriting and has been a member of several other bluegrass bands.
singer, songwriter and an excellent guitarist.He has been named Virginia State Champion Male Vocalist, PICABO Male Vocalist (twice), and PICABO Songwriter of the year; he also was the bluegrass division winner of the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in 1998 and 1999.
He penned four songs for “Bell Witch, The Movie” soundtrack, three of which were recorded by The Jeanette Williams Band; Rambler’s Choice, New Classic Grass, Larry Stephenson, Special Consensus and Mark Newton have also recorded his songs. He has also co-written with notable writers, such as Tom T. Hall and Dixie Hall."
..."Close Kin A Reunion of Bluegrass and Old-Time Music" to be released October 25th....
Johnny is active in all phases of bluegrass music; he was president of the Dan River Bluegrass Association for five years and produces many local music events. He is a regular member of Big Country Bluegrass and supports and plays with his wife, Jeanette Williams whenever he can.
Johnny’s latest album, “Last Day of Galax” was released in early 2009. Joining Johnny on this album are Jeanette Williams on bass; Chase Johner on mandolin; Tony Mabe and Debbie Yates on banjo Billy Hawks and Katheleen O’Connell on fiddle and Kenneth Berrier on
steel guitar.
Williams latest project is a new CD on Mountain Roads Records entitled "Close Kin A Reunion of Bluegrass and Old-Time Music" to be released October 25th.
Produced by Johnny Williams, the project includes 16 songs from the bluegrass and old-time music camps performed by Adam & Tina Steffey, Johnny & Jeanette Williams, The Snyder Family Band, Scott & Mark Freeman, Dale Morris & Jerry Correll and more. A video about the project is also in the works.
steel guitar.
Williams latest project is a new CD on Mountain Roads Records entitled "Close Kin A Reunion of Bluegrass and Old-Time Music" to be released October 25th.
Produced by Johnny Williams, the project includes 16 songs from the bluegrass and old-time music camps performed by Adam & Tina Steffey, Johnny & Jeanette Williams, The Snyder Family Band, Scott & Mark Freeman, Dale Morris & Jerry Correll and more. A video about the project is also in the works.
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