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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? Â Bobby Wood, of...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Aug 20, 20243 min read


My Nashville Songwriter Experience
Songwriting. It’s one of the things Nashville is known for... It’s why so many people move here to Music City and visit every year....
Amanda Colleen Williams
Feb 8, 20244 min read


Chasing Starbeams | New Music
Celebrating the release of new single "Chasing Starbeams" words and music by Eric Erdman and Amanda Colleen Williams. NEW MUSIC Available...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Oct 29, 20231 min read


Lit Up In Love | New Music
"Lit Up In Love" words and music Brenda Register and Amanda Colleen Williams is now available for download and streaming on your favorite...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Oct 20, 20231 min read


Healing Power of Music | A visit to the Nashville Symphony
From time to time it’s important to be reminded of the healing power of music. Last week was one of those moments in this musician’s life...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Jun 6, 20223 min read


You Might Be a Songwriter | Songwriting Conference announcement and invitation
A lot of you know that in addition to working on my own music, I help a lot of other people work on their music, too. Back in 2010 when I...
Amanda Colleen Williams
May 25, 20223 min read


Arts Diplomacy – overcoming generational hatred, fear and prejudice through songwriting
Four or five of us were standing around talking during a break in our songwriter conference. In the group – A plastics manufacturer, an...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Dec 22, 20214 min read


Shows at Hog's Breath Saloon Key West
This week we're down in Key West performing at the world famous Hog's Breath Saloon. If you're in town, come and hang out with us between...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Dec 1, 20211 min read

Studio day
Today was a fun day of tracking in the recording studio with friend and long time client Pete Garfinkel. Pete is celebrating his first...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Nov 22, 20211 min read


Thanksgiving at Mamaw’s – Planning Your Holiday Meal
Some of my fondest memories are of holidays spent at my Mamaws’ Thanksgiving tables. Living in East Tennessee Appalachia we had a fine...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Nov 21, 20213 min read

Learn a new dance
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...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Nov 19, 20211 min read


Live Acoustic Concert
Live Acoustic Concert from Nashville, Tennessee by awarded singer-songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams | acoustic guitar, piano, vocals |
Amanda Colleen Williams
Aug 29, 20211 min read


Story of Love Concert Nashville
Saturday was a beautiful night for a concert here in Nashville, Tennessee. Thank you to everyone for coming out and making it such a ...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Jun 28, 20211 min read


Equinox – what is it? Using Etymology to figure out what words really mean
Equinox is the day of the year when the number of day hours is equal to the number of night hours. If you can’t remember that... #etymology
Amanda Colleen Williams
Mar 20, 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


Nashville Shows
Nashville is a great place to catch a show. From Broadway touring productions, to singer songwriter showcases, Nashville, Tennessee...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Jan 29, 20211 min read


This day
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...
Amanda Colleen Williams
Dec 29, 20201 min read


Interview in American Blues Scene
Thanks for the interview in American Blues Scene by fellow Berklee College of Music alum Brant Buckley. We talked for nearly an hour about
Amanda Colleen Williams
Dec 14, 20201 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
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