The Williamsons - Bio
Meet The Group
Excitement is the best description for the Williamsons! They have solidified themselves as one of the most popular groups in Southern Gospel Music, winning numerous awards and garnering numerous hit songs. The Williamson Family began singing together as a group in 1969 with Woody and Pinky Williamson and their children Donnie and Tennie. They held concerts and revival meetings in Oklahoma and the surrounding states. Woody and Pinky have moved on to glory and Tennie’s health doesn’t allow her to travel full-time. However, Donnie has carried on the family ministry. Members of the Williamsons today include Donnie Williamson and his wife Lisa, their children Sadie and Olivia Williamson, Darin Hebert and Bo Chesser (Lisa's brother).
The group’s mission statement is more than just a statement. It is the heartfelt desire of every member of The Williamsons. It simply says, “The Williamsons will share the Gospel through music in order to see the lost come to Christ, the Christian uplifted, and provide quality Christian entertainment all for the glory of God.” It’s easy to say that your goal is to reach people for Christ, but it’s much harder to do. The Williamsons have such a heart for evangelism that they have made mission trips to the Philippines, Nicaragua, and Kenya and have seen over 25,000 lives changed. They also travel across the United States and around the world sharing their unique style of Christian music in large concert halls, on cruise liners, and in churches of all sizes and denominations.
In a recent interview regarding the Williamsons, Les Butler commented, "As their manager, producer and record label owner, I couldn't be any prouder of the Williamsons. Although I'm proud that they keep adding awards to their resume, I am prouder of the fact that their goal is to add more souls to the kingdom. They have been successful in both areas."
The Williamsons have produced more than a dozen recordings with much of their material written by Lisa and Donnie. They are honored to have had several of their radio releases reach the top of the Singing News chart and they are the only Southern Gospel group from Oklahoma to attain a number 1 song, and they now have two – “Shout” and “Every Moment, Every Mountain, Every Mile.” This phenomenal family group has appeared on the cover of the Singing News Magazine and have been featured in SGN Scoops Magazine. They have had many Featured Artists segments, on the Gospel Greats, and Featured Artist segments on Sirius XM Enlighten radio.
Over the past few years, The Williamsons have won several awards. Their song “Shout” won the award for Traditional Song of the Year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. They have recieved numerous Diamond Awards, including Song of the Year for "Shout," Album of the Year, Mixed Group of the Year, and the Dottie Rambo Songwriter Award. They have also been nominated three times in the top five for Favorite New Artist for the Singing News Fan Awards.
You can schedule The Williamsons by going to Real Southern Gospel Talent (www.realsoutherngospel.com) or by calling 615-218-0517. You can also get additional information by visiting www.williamsonsmusic.com.
