Doug Williams
CEO | Blackberry Records, Inc.
Ridgeland, MS, UNITED STATES
Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Motivational Speaker, Artist Development, Music Industry Trainer, Music Panelist
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Biography
Doug Williams became a member of this Grammy nominated, Stellar Award winning famed gospel group at the age of five years old. Today, he is considered one of Gospel music’s premier and most dynamic legendary artists of all times. Doug and his brothers have released 18 top 10 albums in Billboard and Cashbox magazines, which includes three No. 1 records and have received seven Grammy nominations and numerous Stellar Awards.
Doug Williams has maintained an in-demand successful career for over 30 years, that includes performing, writing, arranging and producing with or for some of the biggest names in music. This list consist of Stevie Wonder, The Winans, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Charlie Pride, BeBe & CeCe Winans, The Mississippi Mass Choir, Bishop Paul Morton, James Taylor, Juanita Bynum, Jars of Clay, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Brandy, Marty Stuart, Amy Grant, Steve Winwood, Al Green, Vickie Winans, Fred Hammond, Andrae Crouch, Paul Overstreet, Chaka Khan and many more.
Doug has continued to surpass goals and expectations in his phenomenal vocal, writing and arranging career. He is responsible for writing several of The Williams Brothers’ biggest hits, two of which are “Living Testimony” & “Still Here”, which both have gone on to become classics worldwide. He has written and/or produced hits for such renowned artists as the late Gerald Levert, Yolanda Adams, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kelly Price and Shirley Caesar, to name a few.
He has toured the US extensively, as well as Sweden, England, The Bahamas, the Virgin Islands & Canada. When Doug is not on the road performing, he’s at home in Mississippi, where he enjoys spending time with his family & friends. He also serves as President & CEO of Blackberry Records, Inc., The Williams Brothers’ Record Label, established in 1991.
Industry Expertise (3)
Recording
Entertainment
Music
Areas of Expertise (3)
Music Business
Motivational Speaking
Celebrity Speaker
Accomplishments (11)
Music Executive & President (professional)
Blackberry Records, Inc.
Owner (professional)
Terminal Studio
Lead Singer (professional)
The Williams Brothers
Motivational Speaker (professional)
Byond Management & Entertainment, LLC
7 Grammy nominations (professional)
Awards
The Williams Brothers (professional)
Celebrated 50 years in the music industry.
Won 15 Stellar Awards (professional)
Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award (professional)
Awarded
Gospel Music Hall of Fame (professional)
Inducted
Proclamations and Keys to Cities (professional)
I have received over a 100 Proclamations and Keys to cities from Governors and Mayors.
Producer & Songwriter (professional)
Mandy's Baby Music, Inc
Affiliations (3)
- The Williams Brothers
- Blackberry Records, Inc.
- Terminal Studio
Event Appearances (1)
Music & Management, Your Money, Behind The Music, The Music
Several events.... Atlanta, GA, Honolulu, HI, Miami, FL, New York, New York, Orlando, FL, LA, Mississippi, etc
Sample Talks (1)
Music Business Artist Development, Songwriting, Producing Music, Motivational Speaking, etc.
Over the last 22 years, I have own and operated two companies that are still successfully thriving, today. I am a CEO and entrepreneur and leading businessman that brings expertise to the table. I excite, educate and will keep my audience engaged.
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- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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