Holly Williams Channels Hank Sr.'s Lonesome Sound
Holly Williams seems to effortlessly pluck the words right from the pages of her own diary to masterfully form beautiful, poetic lyrics. Just watch her most recent video, "Alone," from her current album, Here With Me, as she bravely exposes her insecurities: Maybe I give up too easy. Maybe I don't fight enough ... These walls that surround me are strong and they're tall... . When I spoke with her earlier this summer, she told me "Alone" referred to all of our innate fears of commitment and that this song in particular was written from what she calls her "Hank Sr.-esque songwriting place." Listen and you'll hear how naturally that lonesome sound seems to seep through each note. But don't be surprised if it also takes you to a reflective state, questioning your own uncertainties, mistakes and possibly even fears.
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sunkie says:
Home run Whitney over your reivew. I too reflect on what she is saying and I must say the fear is there too. Oh, this is powerful stuff, just what country music was built upon. How proud her daddy is up above…..Bravo………
Mandy Lynn says:
Her “daddy”? Her daddy is Hank Williams Jr. He’s not dead, just his career. I love Holly Williams. She makes Underwood sound like a robot, and Swift sound like a high school musical.
peace;).
Kate P. says:
Love the words you use to describe this, Whitney. Spot on! I’m liking Holly more and more when I listen to her! Keep the good blogs comin’!