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" . In 1975 Don Williams Starred in a movie with Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed called W.W and the Dixie Dance Kings.
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Donald Ray Williams 27 May 1939 Floydada, Texas, USA
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8 September 2017 (aged 78) Mobile, Alabama, USA
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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