Aretha Franklin, Tori Amos, Kris Kristopherson, PJ Harvey, Beatles, Jeffrey Steele, Tool, Led Zeppelin, James Taylor, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Roger Miller, Kim Williams
Amanda Williams is one of the most talented and versatile songwriter artists in Nashville. Born in East Tennessee, her mountain heritage shines through in her earthy and often unorthodox approach to music making.
Whether she is crooning a country ballad or rocking out with her Gibson SG, Amanda's music is authentic, heartfelt and real. "Williams cuts through the surface layers with the precision of a surgeon and reveals the beating heart of a song." Her primary purpose is to connect with her audience and make them feel something. She says, "One thing that I learned about song writing is that if a song doesn't make you want to laugh, or dance or cry then it's not doing its job."
Amanda's accolades include performing at civil rights leader, Ambassador Andrew Young's 75th birthday celebration in Atlanta, GA with the likes of President Bill Clinton and Maya Angelou. The 2002 release of Beer Run, recorded by George Jones & Garth Brooks, was Grammy nominated as Best Vocal Collaboration. Her song, Unity Peace & Plenty was featured on the Peacedriven Songwriters Compilation CD. Amanda graduated with honors from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. She has written over 500 songs and has catalogues with Sony ATV, Magic Mustang, Category 5 & now ZMG.
Amanda is currently signed as a writer to Zavitson Music Group. She is in the process of recording her debut full length record with band, Mary Star Church, and is touring & filming for a new TV series called Stone Cold Reality.
Check out Amanda's music in South Florida on:
CREDITS:
2009 Melody Guy "Your Side of Town" on Real Freedom - RYS Records
2009 Alecia Nugent "Wreckin' the Train" on Hillbilly Goddess - Rounder Records
2008 Lonesome River Band "We Couldn't Tell" on No Turning Back - Rural Rhythm
2008 Todd O'Neill "Man She Wanted You To Be" on Real Life - Aria Records
2008 self released "Trio - Acoustic"
2007 Garth Brooks "Ultimate Hits"
2006 George Jones "God's Country: George Jones & Friends"
2006 Various Artists "Peacedriven Songwriters Compilation"
2006 self released "Funkabilly 6:23"
2005 self released "Poetry"
2003 SPAT Records compilation
2002 Epic Records presents "Shekinah 13 Artists: Women of Berklee College of Music"
2001 Garth Brooks "Scarecrow"
2001 George Jones "The Rock"
OPENED FOR/PERFORMED WITH:
Maya Angelou
Chieftains
Rembrandts w/ Daniel Tashien
Tim McGraw
James Otto
Shannon Lawson
Lonestar
Greg Garing
Grascals
Lance Miller
Trent Tomlinson
Bill Clinton
John Rich
Daryl Worley
Ballas Hough Band
The Meters
Los Lobos
Chris Hillman
In every change that you experience in life, there will be times when you'll wonder if you can endure. But you'll learn that facing each difficulty one by one isn't so hard. It's when you don't deal with a situation that it sometimes comes back to confront you again. Changes are sometimes very painful, but they teach us that we can endure and that we can become stronger. Everything that comes into your life has a purpose, but the outcome is in your hands by the action you take. Be wise with your life, be willing to endure, and always be willing to face life's challenges.
Thank you for your great music and for being my friend, I enjoy the music and hearing what you might have next too show me. I wish you great success in your career and again thanks for the friendship.
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
But, it too, seemed immovable.
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed my self first, then by example I would have changed my family.
From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.
dear AMANDA HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES. THINGS ARE GREAT HERE IN PARIS. I HAVE SOME NEW SONGS ABOUT HOPE LOVE DESPARATION GENOCIDE AND TOURISM..COME HAVE A LISTEN .AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK..PEACE BE UNTO YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY..TROY
Just stoppin in to listen to best female singer/writer in Nashville!!! I miss ya, I wish you could come and sit in on one of my shows. My crowd would love you. I need to find somewhere down there to play maybe you could help. I'd love to do a weekend type deal where I could do my full show. Anyhow, hope you're doin' great! Holla!!
love, Love, LOVE "Girl Fight"!!! But then.. you knew that already! I also REALLY like, "You Put The UH In Love" - but I don't recall that being on my CD I have.. Hmmm.... *is sad*
Every time that we listen & write music... play an instrument... sing & dance... act in a play... or work in some audio/image/video engineering process... something is healing inside...
When we share it with friends... something is healing all over...
cada vez que escuchamos o escribimos musica... tocamos un instrumento... cantamos y bailamos... o trabajamos en procesos de ingenieria de audio/imagen/video.... algo se sana por dentro...
Cuando lo compartimos con amigos... algo se sana en todas partes...
El Amor puede conducir... de manera simple... todo...
2nd Annual Black 13 Tattoo Parlor Party this Saturday August 1 at Mercy Lounge. This is a FREE event featuring live performances by AutoVaughn, Kyle Andrews, Jeremy Lister and many more. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. Don't be late b/c this event will sell out!
I'm filling up August dates for the acoustic showcases known as Frisky Summer Nights... Good Music a must...clothing optional... who's in? Thursdays in Franklin, TN msg me for more info
