Grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr., Sam Williams is the latest in a long line of American originals, who sings with his own singular voice and writes in his own singular style, fusing gut-wrenching honesty and plainspoken poetics with raw vulnerability and deep empathy. In 2021, Williams released his debut album, Glasshouse Children, which was a testament to his brilliant lyricism and soulful vocals and received rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Music Row, Associated Press, and so much more. In October 2022, Williams unveiled a deluxe edition of the record, which featured “Tilted Crown, ” a reflective track about navigating his legacy in life. Williams followed up his debut with a string of powerful singles in 2023, along with multiple shows at the Grand Ole Opry and show-stopping performances at Nashville’s CMA Fest and the UK’s Country 2 Country Fest. In 2024, Sam unveiled “Carnival Heart” which served as the official anthem for the innovative country-themed show Songblazers: A Journey Into Country Music, produced and presented by Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville. Last summer, Sam ushered in a new era with the first offering of his three-act trilogy, Act I: Scarlet Lonesome, which arrived to widespread acclaim from Billboard, Rolling Stone, The Tennessean, and more. Act I explored the tension between fear and love, past and future, weaving personal reflection and dreamlike storytelling into a hauntingly intimate sonic journey.

On July 11th, Sam continues the journey with Act II: COUNTRYSTAR, a bold, genre-blurring declaration of selfhood, where Sam embraces both his legacy and his individuality, fusing country roots with hip-hop flair to explore identity, rebellion, and hard-won self-acceptance. With each release, Sam further cements his place not just as a torchbearer of a legendary lineage, but as a fearless and visionary artist in his own right. As anticipation builds for the final chapter of his trilogy, Williams continues to redefine what it means to be a country artist today – unapologetically authentic, unafraid to evolve, and wholly original.