
Country's Sam Williams Carries The Family Torch With Vibrant New Music
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The son of Hank Williams Jr. duets with Dolly Parton and reflects “love, family and life in general” on his compelling debut album, "Glasshouse Children."
You won’t find discernible traces of Sam Williams’s famous bloodline on his debut album ― and that’s a good thing. Much of the buzz surrounding “Glasshouse Children,” which was released Friday, emphasized the fact that Williams is the son of country star Hank Williams Jr. and the grandson of Hank Williams, an icon of the genre. Such comparisons, while well-intentioned, are a disservice, as the 24-year-old is a prolific talent in his own right whose poignant songs reflect “love, family and life in general.” “It would be detrimental if I was to base my foundation as an artist on my family members,” Williams told HuffPost. “That’s stuff that’s already been done. The best way I could honor their legacy is by writing and singing from the heart, in a way that’s unique to me. That’s all I really can do.”More Related News