Welcome back to this week’s episode of Diving in Deep with your host, Sara Evans! In this episode, Sara welcomes Sam Williams, the grandson of the legendary Hank Williams Sr. and son of Hank Williams Jr. Sam shares his journey of carving out his own identity in the country music scene while navigating the challenges of being a single dad and an aspiring musician.
We dive into Sam's experiences growing up in Paris, Tennessee, the impact of family legacy, and the personal tragedies that have shaped his life and music. Sam opens up about the loss of his sister and mother, and also discusses his love for music, his creative process, and the exciting new sounds he's exploring in his upcoming projects.
Whether you're a fan of the Williams family’s music or just love a good story, this episode is packed with heartfelt moments, laughter, and insights into the life of a rising artist in Nashville.
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About Sam Williams:
Grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr., Sam Williams is the latest in a long line of American originals, who sings with his own singular voice and writes in his own singular style, fusing gut-wrenching honesty and plainspoken poetics with raw vulnerability and deep empathy. In 2021, Williams released his debut album, Glasshouse Children, which was a testament to his brilliant lyricism and soulful vocals and received rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Music Row, Associated Press, and so much more. In October 2022, Williams unveiled a deluxe edition of the record, which featured “Tilted Crown,” a reflective track about navigating his legacy in life. Williams followed up his debut with a string of powerful singles in 2023, along with multiple shows at the Grand Ole Opry and show-stopping performances at Nashville’s CMA Fest and the UK’s Country 2 Country Fest. In 2024, Sam unveiled a new poignant song “Carnival Heart” which is the official anthem for the new innovative country-themed show Songblazers: A Journey Into Country Music, produced and presented by Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville. His forthcoming album, Act II: Countrystar, is a vibrant and daring seven-song follow-up which underscores Williams’ versatile songwriting skills. With the release of Act I: Scarlet Lonesome and Act II: COUNTRYSTAR on the way, Sam continues to prove that he is making a legacy for himself that is completely his own.
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