Don Williams
American country singer (1939-2017) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78
Donald Ray Williams was an American country music singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number-one country hits.
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His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname "The Gentle Giant". In 1975, Williams starred in a movie with Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed called W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings.
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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2017 · aged 78
