Don Williams
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. His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname: "Gentle Giant" of country music.
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- #9 of 49Best Texas Country Singers
- #11 of 78Famous Memphis Bands
- #12 of 45Best Country Singers with Deep Voices
- #21 of 209Best Male Country Singers
- #22 of 127Best Classic Country Artists Ranked
- #22 of 76Most Famous Williams In The World
- #27 of 249Top Country Artists of All Time
- #28 of 35Musicians Who Died in 2017
- #40 of 79Best 80s Country Singers
- #51 of 129Best Country Rock Artists, Ranked
- #65 of 231Koch Records Complete Artist Roster
- #135 of 562MCA Records Complete Artist Roster
- #200 of 757Columbia Records Artist Roster
- #207 of 855Capitol Records Complete Artist Roster
- #264 of 1104RCA Records Complete Artist Roster
- #726 of 1572Famous Singer-songwriters
- #991 of 2169Famous Male Singer-Songwriter Artists
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