Will Owsley | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Reese Owsley III |
| Also known as | Owsley |
| Born | March 6, 1966 Anniston, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 2010 (aged 44) Franklin, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Power pop, rock, bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, recording engineer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, pedal steel, mellotron |
| Years active | 1985–2010 |
| Labels | Not Lame Recordings, Giant Records, Lakeview Entertainment, UMe Digital |
| Website | owsleymusic |
William Reese Owsley III (March 6, 1966 – April 30, 2010), known professionally as Owsley, was an American singer and songwriter. His two solo albums won critical acclaim, and his debut album was nominated for a Grammy Award,[1] as was the song "Threaten Me With Heaven".[2] Owsley was also a record producer, a recording engineer, and the guitarist in Amy Grant's touring band.
- ^ Young, Clive (June 2004). "Owsley Records the 'Hard Way'". Pro Sound News. 26 (6). New York: United Entertainment Media: 25. ISSN 0164-6338.
- ^ Buckner, Brett (February 10, 2012). "Swan song: After his death, Will Owsley song nominated for a Grammy award". Anniston Star.