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Don Williams (Donald Ray Williams) was born on 27 May, 1939 in Floydada, Texas, U.S., is an American country music singer-songwriter (1939–2017). Discover Don Williams's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 111 years old?

Popular As Donald Ray Williams
Occupation Singer-songwriter, actor
Age 111 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 27 May, 1906
Birthday 27 May
Birthplace Floydada, Texas, U.S.
Date of death 8 September, 2017
Died Place Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Don Williams Height, Weight & Measurements

At 111 years old, Don Williams height is 6′ 1″ .

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Height 6′ 1″
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Who Is Don Williams's Wife?

His wife is Joy Bucher (m. 1960–2017)

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Don Williams Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Don Williams worth at the age of 111 years old? Don Williams’s income source is mostly from being a successful Animation Department. He is from United States. We have estimated Don Williams's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Animation Department

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1914

His parents were Loveta Mae (née Lambert; 1914 – 2007) and James Andrew "Jim" Williams (1898 – 1982).

1939

Donald Ray Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Williams was born, the youngest of three sons, on May 27, 1939, in Floydada, Texas, United States.

1958

He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1958.

After Williams' parents divorced, Loveta Williams remarried, first to Chester Lang and then to Robert Bevers.

1963

On July 20, 1963, Williams' eldest brother Kenneth died from electrocution when he accidentally touched a live wire.

He was 29 years old.

Prior to forming the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, Williams served with the United States Army Security Agency for two years.

After an honorable discharge, he worked various odd jobs in order to support himself and his family.

It was with the group the Pozo-Seco Singers that Williams, alongside Susan Taylor and Lofton Cline, recorded several records for Columbia Records.

1969

He remained with the group until 1969; it disbanded the following year.

After the Pozo-Seco Singers disbanded, Williams briefly worked outside the music industry.

Soon, however, Williams resumed his career in music.

1971

He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing seventeen number one country hits.

His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname "The Gentle Giant".

In December 1971, Williams signed on as a songwriter for Jack Clement with Jack Music Inc. In 1972, Williams inked a contract with JMI Records as a solo country artist.

1974

His 1974 song "We Should Be Together" reached number five, and he signed with ABC/Dot Records.

His first single with ABC/Dot, "I Wouldn't Want to Live If You Didn't Love Me," became a number one hit, and was the first of a string of top ten hits he had between 1974 and 1991.

Only four of his 46 singles did not make it to the top ten during that time.

"I Believe in You", written by Roger Cook and Sam Hogin, was Williams' eleventh number one on the country chart.

It was his only Top 40 chart entry in the U.S., where it peaked at number 24.

It was also a hit in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

Williams had some minor roles in Burt Reynolds movies.

1975

In 1975, Williams starred in a movie with Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed called W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings.

Williams has had a strong influence over a variety of performers of different genres.

His songs have been recorded by singers such as Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Ray Scott, Juice Newton, Claude Russell Bridges, Lefty Frizzell, Josh Turner, Sonny James, Alison Krauss, Billy Dean, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers, Lambchop, Alan Jackson, Tomeu Penya, Telly Savalas, Waylon Jennings, Pete Townshend, and Tortoise with Bonnie "Prince" Billy.

His music is also popular internationally, including in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Ukraine, India, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe.

In 1975, Williams appeared as a member of the Dixie Dancekings band in the movie W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings, alongside Reynolds.

Williams also appeared as himself in the Universal Pictures movie Smokey and the Bandit II, in which he also played a number of songs.

1976

At the height of the country and western boom in the UK in 1976, he had top-forty pop chart hits with "You're My Best Friend" and "I Recall a Gypsy Woman".

2006

Early in 2006, Williams announced his "Farewell Tour of the World" and played numerous dates both in the U.S. and abroad, wrapping the tour up with a sold-out "Final Farewell Concert" in Memphis, Tennessee, at the Cannon Center for Performing Arts on November 21, 2006.

2010

In 2010, the Country Music Association inducted Don Williams into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In 2010, Williams came out of retirement and was once again touring.

2012

In March 2012, Williams announced the release of a new record, And So It Goes (UK release April 30, 2012; U.S./Worldwide release June 19, 2012), his first new record since 2004.

The record was his first with the independent Americana label Sugar Hill Records.

The record includes guest appearances by Alison Krauss, Keith Urban, and Vince Gill.

To accompany the release he embarked on a UK Tour.

2014

A much-loved country artist among British fans, he had his final UK tour in 2014.

2016

In March 2016, Williams announced he was retiring from touring and cancelled all his scheduled shows.

"It's time to hang my hat up and enjoy some quiet time at home. I'm so thankful for my fans, my friends and my family for their everlasting love and support," he said in a statement.