Willie Watson | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Currie Watson |
| Born | September 23, 1979 Watkins Glen, New York |
| Genres | Bluegrass, folk |
| Occupation | musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, banjo, harmonica, vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Acony Records |
| Spouse | Mindy |
| Website | http://www.williewatson.com/ |
William Currie Watson (born September 23, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, actor and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show. His debut solo album Folk Singer, Vol. I, was released in May 2014;[1] its follow-up Folksinger, Vol. 2 was released September 15, 2017 on Acony Records. He has appeared at the Newport Folk Festival[2] and other major music festivals. He released a self-titled album of his first collection of self-penned songs on September 13, 2024. He currently resides in the Woodland Hills district of Los Angeles.[3]
Watson appears as The Kid in Joel and Ethan Coen's 2018 film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, also performing on the soundtrack.
- ^ "Willie Watson to Release Debut Album 'Folk Singer Vol. 1' on May 6 and Tour Dates Announced". Guitar World. March 4, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ Rodgers, Jeffrey Pepper (July 27, 2014). "Newport Folk Festival: Nickel Creek, Willie Watson, Milk Carton Kids, and Jack White All Shine". Acoustic Guitar. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ Guzman, Richard (February 9, 2017). "Singer Willie Watson plays on after leaving Old Crow Medicine Show". Press-Telegram. Retrieved February 13, 2017.