Andy Williams, born Howard Andrew Williams on December 3, 1927, in Wall Lake, Iowa, was an American singer whose smooth voice and elegant style placed him among the most popular vocalists of the 1960s and early 1970s. Williams began performing with his brothers as part of the Williams Brothers quartet in the late 1930s. He launched his solo career in 1952 and gained widespread fame with his renditions of ballads such as "Moon River," a song he performed at the Academy Awards in 1962, which became forever associated with him.

Williams's television program, "The Andy Williams Show," which aired from 1962 to 1971, solidified his place as a household name. He specialized in popular standards, but his extensive repertoire included country, show tunes, and holiday music. With a discography that spans several decades, Williams left an indelible mark on the music industry, especially with holiday classics such as "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." He recorded dozens of albums that went gold and platinum, with a particular emphasis on Christmas music, as evidenced by his numerous festive collections including "Christmas Treasures," "Personal Christmas Collection," and "The Classic Christmas Album." Andy Williams continued to grace stages and television screens until shortly before his death on September 25, 2012, leaving behind a legacy that continues to evoke nostalgia during the holiday season and beyond.

Genres

Adult Standards

Easy Listening

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Latest Release

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Andy Williams

Album - 36 Tracks - Released December 4, 2020