Person Open DS/UK/11052 Williams; Don (1939-2017); American country singer Williams Don 1939-2017 American country singer Male

Donald Ray Williams (27 May 1939-8September 2017) was an American country singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country hits. His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname: "Gentle Giant" of country music. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 1/10/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 babfbcbc-090a-443b-ab42-7cf2259dffd0