https://www.discogs.com/Ron-Williams-Ill-Never-Be-The-Same-/release/7765989 This album is a fun and umptempo affair for the most part, including the swinging "Her Heart Belongs To Texas" and "The F Words" (one of several Bill Anderson co-writes) - but it's on the ballads that Ron Williams really shines, including the heartfelt "Where The Tall Grass Grows". His voice matured into one of country music's most distinctive and unique baritones: there are shades of the greats in every note he sings, but he has crafted his own style, sure enough. Williams came to Stuttgart in the 1960s as a GI and eventually became the first afro-american newscaster on AFN (American Forces Network).
Ron Williams is the son of Leona Williams - a marvellous traditional country singer herself with a long and illustrious career, and it seems as though country music was inevitable for Ron, born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Profile: Singer, actor and entertainer (born February 2nd 1942, Oakland, CA, USA) based in Germany.
After his mother married Merle Haggard for a period in the late 70s/early 80s, and after having lived under the same roof as Merle for about a decade - something must have rubbed off on young Ron Williams. Ron Williams is the son of Leona Williams - a marvellous traditional country singer herself with a long and illustrious career, and it seems as though country music was inevitable for Ron, born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname: "Gentle Giant" of country music. Ronald Lee Williams-Clarke.
Episode 415 - Mac Wiseman - The Lost Album, Episode 414a - Johnny Bush - You Gave Me A Mountain, Episode 414b - Johnny Bush - Here Comes The World Again, Episode 411 - Alecia Nugent - The Old Side Of Town, Episode 410 - Leona Williams - That Williams Girl, Leona, Episode 408 - The Reeves Brothers - The Last Honky Tonk, Episode 407 - Hank Thompson & The Brazos Valley Boys - At The Golden Nugget, Episode 404 - JD Crowe & The New South - Lefty's Old Guitar. Ron played drums for Loretta Lynn and toured together with numerous artists, among them Tex Ritter, Ernest Tubb and worked for Lonzo and Oscar on the Grand Ole Opry.
In this episode, we're featuring the second album from one of country's most unique baritones: Ron Williams, "The Longer You're Gone" (2009). Donald Ray Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame.He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country hits. Former husband of famed country artist Leona Williams, he was the father of country singer Ron Williams (24).