New Music: Sam Williams ‘COUNTRYSTAR’

Out rising music artist Sam Williams pivots to a new groove with his latest single, “COUNTRYSTAR.” Featuring slide guitars, violin plucks and taut hi-hats, Sam performs over the country-trap-inspired production with a confidence that fearlessly explores his own singular style. “Writing ‘COUNTRYSTAR’ was a liberating experience for me,” Sam shares in a press statement. “It sets the vibe for all of Act II. It’s confident and layered with complex emotions. I can’t wait for all these songs to be yours.” 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. The music video featured Williams sharing an on-screen kiss with his real-life boyfriend. The 7-song Act II: COUNTRYSTAR drops July 11.