A self-described "long-haired writer and singer of songs," Alex Williams possesses a gritty, soulful voice much like Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. He jokingly quips that he blames his father for exposing him to `80s hair metal as a kid but credits his grandad for setting him straight with Willie Nelson and Billy Joe Shaver. His debut album was produced by GRAMMYr-winner Julian Raymond.