One of country music's greats, Don Williams, known as the "Gentle Giant," is retiring after six decades of making music and entertaining crowds. Williams has won numerous awards, including CMA and ACM awards and was inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010.

According to recent press release, “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,” Williams said.

Williams had a voice that was recognizable every time you heard it on the radio. You just knew who it was. Something that is lacking in today's country music world. He was one of the great storytellers as well, songs like "I'm Just a Country Boy," "Good Ole Boys Like Me," "I Believe in You," "Amanda," and one of my personal favorites "Maggie's Dream."

His rich bass/baritone vocals along with his trademark cowboy hat was visible every time he performed on stage. Williams was a former member of the pop folk trio The Pozo Seco Singers from 1966-1967. Between 1974 and 1991 Williams had at least one major hit every year, including the classics like "It Must Be Love," "Lord I Hope This Day is Good," "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend," and "Tulsa Time," to name a few.

Williams was the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year in 1978 and “Tulsa Time” was the ACM Record of the Year for 1979.

(Source:Webster & Associates)

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