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Memphis Boys to Nashville Cats: Bobby Wood Piano Soul Man
What do Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Wilson Pickett, Dusty Springfield and Neil Diamond have in common? Bobby Wood, of...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Hit Songwriter Round at the Franklin Theatre
It’s always a thrill to meet new and talented songwriters. Back when I was hosting my weekly writer’s night “Blue Monday” in Midtown...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Aug 12, 20241 min read


I'm Amazed | New Music
"I'm Amazed" is the latest single from multiplatinum awarded songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams (Garth Brooks / George Jones).
Amanda Colleen Williams
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Garth Brooks The Limited Series 7-Disc Box Set
Excited to announce the release of the new Garth Brooks The Limited Series 7-Disc Box Set featuring the new single "Rodeo Man" with...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Inspiration Worth Sharing | Not That Fancy Reba McEntire book review
Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots by Reba McEntire is more than a cookbook. Sure, it’s...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Garth Brooks Sevens Boxset Reunites Two Generations of Williams Songwriters
August 14, 2023 Nashville, Tennessee U.S.A. Last week, Garth Brooks announced the exclusive Bass Pro Shop pre-order for his...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Garth Brooks Performs 'She's Tired of Boys' on 7th anniversary of Inside Studio G
Monday, July 17, 2023 marks the 7 year anniversary of the weekly Inside Studio G Facebook Live conversation with superstar Garth Brooks....
Amanda Colleen Williams
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Work With Me on Your Songwriting
For the past 12 years, I have been putting on the Nashville Songwriting and Music Business Conference, presented this year by...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Garth Brooks Shout Out To Songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams On Inside Studio G
April 26, 2023 | Nashville, TN Alright, Alright, Alright! Shout Out To Redhead Songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams From Superstar Garth...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Apr 26, 20234 min read


Garth Brooks: The Anthology II
It’s a tradition in the Williams family to buy two copies of any new Garth Brooks record the day it comes out, and the new Garth Brooks...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Dec 9, 20224 min read


My Key West Love Story
My Key West love story started in my teens. My dad had already caught island fever in his youthful travels with the roving band of...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Aug 10, 20224 min read


Trisha Yearwood and a new lipstick saved my life – here’s the story
There are certain lights in the world that make even the darkest of times bearable. In my life, that light shines brightest from the...
Amanda Colleen Williams
May 18, 20227 min read


State of Tennessee Honors Songwriter Kim Williams Legacy with House Joint Resolution
This afternoon I had the honor of picking up a signed copy of this House Joint Resolution honoring my dad, Kim Williams from Tennessee...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Apr 27, 20224 min read


Advance praise for Amanda Colleen Williams’ Appalachia Kid from Alison Bonaguro
Advance praise for Amanda Colleen Williams’ Appalachia Kid from Alison Bonaguro, country music critic: Is it possible to inherit the gift...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Oct 25, 20213 min read


Tribute to Tennessee Songwriter Kim Williams
When you think of songwriters from Tennessee, you probably think of Kim Williams, one of the most prolific songwriting masters of country
Amanda Colleen Williams
Feb 11, 20213 min read


Appalachia Kid Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: "APPALACHIA KID" SINGLE RELEASED TO ALL DIGITAL MUSIC RETAILERS Nashville, TN, December 4, 2020 #hillbilly #newmusic
Amanda Colleen Williams
Dec 4, 20201 min read


Garth Brooks FUN Album | I Can Be Me With You
Celebrating the release of Garth Brooks' FUN Album today with the song "I Can Be Me With You" words and music Benita Hill and Amanda...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Nov 20, 20201 min read


Vinyl Album - what's the real sound issue?
Since vinyl records were replaced by CDs and other digital formats, there has been a debate about which is better, vinyl album or digital
Amanda Colleen Williams
Oct 4, 20203 min read
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