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Growing up in Appalachia is one of my greatest treasures. Recently I came upon some old home movies my dad gave me. He always was a...

13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome...

“Our family is cursed in Arkansas,” my Mamaw Manis once stated frankly. Her white shock of hair, hazel eyes blazing countenance matched...

FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION BEST AMERICANA ALBUM APPALACHIA KID BY AMANDA COLLEEN WILLIAMS "There aren't many songs able to give...

“Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow…” – the Lamentations of Jeremiah 1:12 Reminds me to...

Today was a fun day of tracking in the recording studio with friend and long time client Pete Garfinkel. Pete is celebrating his first...

Some of my fondest memories are of holidays spent at my Mamaws’ Thanksgiving tables. Living in East Tennessee Appalachia we had a fine...

No, not the classic rocker Steve Miller, but Steve Miller Country, cattle farmer, retired banker, and outlaw country singer songwriter...

Sometimes you need to learn a new dance - Not one from tradition or one that is popular with other people - But the one that has been...

I'm thrilled and honored to announce that my friend, esteemed journalist and broadcaster, Paul Leslie has posted a thorough review... #music

You can now pre-save and order the new "Appalachia Kid" digital album by awarded songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams on Apple Music & iTunes

Live Acoustic Concert from Nashville, Tennessee by awarded singer-songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams | acoustic guitar, piano, vocals |

Saturday was a beautiful night for a concert here in Nashville, Tennessee. Thank you to everyone for coming out and making it such a ...

On this day two years ago We never heard of covid I just got home from blessed Romania Where Christmas is celebrated all of December And...

Look man If I tell you what you don’t know You won’t believe me anyway You’ll think I deceive and lead you astray So I’ll hold up a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: "APPALACHIA KID" SINGLE RELEASED TO ALL DIGITAL MUSIC RETAILERS Nashville, TN, December 4, 2020 #hillbilly #newmusic

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...

It has been one year since my visit to Kingston, Jamaica as an Official Arts Envoy of the United States. #artsenvoy #jamaica #usa

Join me in recognizing all music creators who work #BehindTheRecord, an initiative to #GiveCredit where credit is due! #iAmSaved

FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC Best American Roots Song "I Am Saved" Amanda Colleen Williams #iAmSaved