Chris Willman Music WriterAfter he initially announced plans to release his debut album independently, singer-songwriter Sam Williams has signed with Universal Music Group Nashville, the company is announcing today.
The 24-year-old son of country icon Hank Williams Jr. and grandson of pioneer Hank Williams will issue his first full-length recording, “Glasshouse Children,” via Nashville’s top label group this summer.“It’s been an amazing surprise,” Cindy Mabe, president of UMG Nashville, tells Variety. “I’m more excited about this kid than I have been in a really long time.”Williams has flown largely under the radar till now, even though he’s released a handful of tracks independently over the last two years, made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
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