Don Williams Albums Ranked

Donald Ray Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country 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. 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. Williams has had a strong influence over a variety of recording artists of different genres. His hits have been covered by artists such as Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Juice Newton, Claude Russell Bridges, Lefty Frizzell, Josh Turner, Sonny James, Alison Krauss, Billy Dean, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers, Lambchop, Alan Jackson, Tomeu Penya, Telly Savalas, Waylon Jennings, Pete Townshend, and Tortoise with Bonnie “Prince” Billy. His music is also popular internationally, including in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Ukraine, India, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. In 2010, the Country Music Association inducted Don Williams into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Here are all of Don Williams albums ranked.

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5. I Believe In You 

“I am among those who took great solace and great pleasure in the mellowness of Don Williams. That said, the semi-semi-pro musician in me woke up one day and recognized that this music, wonderful lyrics and singing aside, is very sophisticated. Just like it’s not “easy” for a band like Black Flag to play as hard as they do, so too is it a real feat for Williams and co. to show the restraint in tempo and everything-in-its-place comping that they do.”

4. And So It Goes 

“Six years after his last album, and his temporary retirement we have a new DW just like he had never gone away. His deep booming voice is still there, maybe a notch weaker than before, but as distinct as ever. The sound has changed only a little, and Garth Fundis needs to be applauded for not taking DW far from his traditional sound. This is DW appealing to his existing fans, the sound is typically laid back and relaxed, a couple of numbers have a faster beat such as the opener “Better Than Today” & “What if it worked like that” [which I thought sounded a lot like the opening of an Eagles track, with Lyrics very similar to the Alan Jackson “French Fries”] and a great cover of the O’Kanes song “Imagine that”. Despite these tracks, overall this is familiar DW territory.”

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3. 20 Greatest Hits 

“Don Williams is just the best! I love the tone of his voice, the words to the songs that he sings and how he makes singing sound so “effortless.” He is truly, TRULY blessed. Just recently I saw him in concert and his voice just never changes. On stage he comes across as such a beautiful and humble soul…nothing “showy” just pure perfection.”

2. Country Boy 

“Don Williams’ music should be medically indicated as a treatment for states of irritation and anxiety: listening to one of the albums leaves the mood in a state of calm and happiness that is different to describe.”

1. Volume One 

“You can never go wrong with Don Williams. He has one of the most beautiful voices ever! Songs are always listenable with the nice country sound and words which are so lacking today, with the exception of George Strait and Alan Jackson.”