Hi, and welcome to another Sunday Spotlight! It is with great pleasure I introduce this artist to you. Will Carter came onto the Texas music scene inspired by artists such as Mark Chesnutt, John Michael Montgomery, and Garth Brooks, to name a few.
He released his sophomore album in April 2019, and it quickly climbed the T3R, CDX Traction – Texas, MusicRow and other charts. He was nominated for Male Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year by the Texas Country Music Association.
In 2020, he’s released a new single, “Fallin’ In Love.” The lyrics are poignant and the melody catchy.
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You can find a lot of information about any artist on the internet, but I love to get something more personal to share that is not available anywhere else.
So I asked Will Carter this question, “What was your biggest inspiration or ‘nudge’ that let you know you wanted a career in making music?”
Will replied, “My parents put me in dance and gymnastics at the age of three to learn balance and agility during my early developing years. My father was 6’4” – 250lbs and thought I would grow up to be a football player. However, my mother is 5’3” – 100lbs. I landed somewhere in the middle. But I did not have the size to be a football player. My parents later realized that I had a talent for playing and performing music. My father was unbelievably supportive and despite our family struggling financially, he did everything he could to push my music career. When I was 13, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I had recorded a CD to sell and try to raise money for the family, once he could no longer work. He listened to that CD non-stop 24/7 for the last three months of his life. The CDs would constantly burn up, and I would have to give him another one. Seeing the way he believed in me, and had always supported me motivated me to pursue this dream no matter the cost.”
To think of a father being so invested in his son’s music, gave me goosebumps.
One of Will’s hit songs off his “Good Bad Idea” CD was “You Feel Like Home.” So, I want to share it here.
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From the age of 3, Will Carter has been wowing audiences and gaining fans. COVID-19 put a halt to touring, but it didn’t stop Will from putting out new music.
Deep love of family combined with a regimen that included homeschooling, breaking
horses, milking goats and tending to crops, provided Will with an ideal backdrop to pursue his musical dreams effectively. As a result, few performers in any genre can match Will Carter’s blend of native, talent, determination and drive.
Interested in learning more about Will Carter and his music?
https://willcarterofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WillCarterBand/
https://www.instagram.com/willcarterband/
https://twitter.com/WillCarterBand
Thank you for stopping by and PLEASE, share this everywhere. Let’s help this dedicated and determined singer/songwriter through this hard time, by purchasing his music!
Hi,
It makes a big difference when you have someone close to you believing in you and your talent. His father actually gave him the greatest gift of all and the will and motivation to keep going no matter what.
Thank you for sharing this talented musician with us.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat Garcia
That’s an amazing story with the first CD.
I thought so too, Craig. Thanks so much for stopping by, leaving a comment and sharing!
Will sounds like an amazing young man. Wishing him all the best!
Thank you, Jacquie!!
What a touching memory of his father repeatedly listening to his CDs! He was blessed to have parents who supported him so faithfully. Thank you for introducing us to this artist. 🙂
I agree, Yvette. It was clear to see that his father believed in Will 100%! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing! Happy Sunday!
“You feel like home”….what a beautiful line. Thank you for this introduction, Jan. All the best to Will! 🙂
That is a beautiful line, Gwen. It could be a book title. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Happy Sunday!
Thank you for the introduction to Will, Jan. Wishing him all the best.
Thank you, John. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing!
😁