Tall Oaks Music signs Paul Williams to writing deal
Paul Williams, the 90-year-old member of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, has a new job. His writing deal with the newly-created Tall Oaks Music was announced Friday in Chattanooga, just hours after his contributions as a writer and singer were celebrated in a tribute session at IBMA’s Bluegrass Live! Tall Oaks is off to a […]
Paul Williams tribute at IBMA Bluegrass Live!
Paul Williams and Doyle Lawson at IBMA Bluegrass Live! ’25 – photo © Sandy Hatley The musical works of Paul Williams were recognized during a special IBMA songwriters’ session in the Chattanooga Convention Center as IBMA Bluegrass Live! 2025 kicked off the weekend. Paul, and his longtime friend and former band mate, Doyle Lawson, were […]
Joe Mullins shares his experiences at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Homecoming
This story is a contribution from Joe Mullins, recounting his time with the band at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum earlier this month. with Paul Williams and Del McCoury Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers enjoyed one of the most rewarding weekends in our band’s history September 1 and 2, 2023. We […]
Joe Mullins talks Old Fashioned Christmas and Paul Williams
Today is the release date for a new Christmas single from Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, with a special guest vocal performance from Paul Williams, who is an old friend of the Mullins family. As this weekend is the 60th wedding anniversary for Paul and his wife, Edria, Joe put together this lovely remembrance […]
One of the best – a conversation with Paul Williams
Paul Williams with his family, Erdia Humphrey, and son, Richie Humphrey (November 2022) Many of us grew up singing the songs and listening to the music of the legendary, Paul Williams. Earlier this month while in Gatlinburg, TN for Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival, I had the privilege to sit down with the master […]
Becky Buller asks for help with Honor Flight
Becky Buller has a special request on Veteran's Day for all her fans and friends, inspired by the true story of WWII veteran John Champion. Becky wrote a song about him with Lynda Dawson for her 2018 album, Crepe Paper Heart, telling of John's exploits as a P-38 test pilot. In particular, it recounts the [...] Friday at Christmas in the Smokies ’17
Friday at Christmas in the Smokies combined young bluegrass musicians and a legend in the music. The day opened with Salt and Light, the Moore Family Band. The siblings range from twenty one years of age down to eleven. They provide a high energy, sit-you-up-in-your-seat brand of both traditional and Gospel music. It is always [...] 2016 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival
MC Blake Williams brought The Wayfarers, a southeast Ohio band, on stage to kick off the March edition of the Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival, aka SOIMF. Host band, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, took the stage next. The band featured several selections from its new gospel project, Sacred Memories. Nothin’ Fancy then brought [...] Christmas in the Smokies 2015
Sell out crowds enjoyed the holidays early in Pigeon Forge, TN with the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival, December 9-12. Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road served as the host band and Royce Jordan returned as emcee for the 19th annual event promoted by Jordan Entertainment. The four day festival showcased traditional bluegrass bands from around the [...] Crowe, Lawson, Williams video from Bean Blosom
Betsy White shared another of her videos from the 2015 Bean Blossom festival, this time of the legends show from J.D. Crowe, Doyle Lawson, and Paul Williams. It finds them performing Once A Day, written by Bill Anderson, and a monster hit for Connie Smith back in 1964. [jwplayer player="1" mediaid="65536"] Unfortunately, Crowe has [...] 