Thank you to @spotify for adding “Annie’s Song” to your Laidback Acoustic playlist! Listen to William on Laidback Acoustic at the link in bio. ...

It might come as a surprise to many that I would proudly call myself a Taylor Swift fan. The truth is this wasn’t always the case. In my early years I’m ashamed that I believed myself to be an arbiter of taste and quality. To boldly declare something worthy (or not) based on some silly, unsaid metrics I held unwaveringly to judge, critique, praise or write off. It was in the moment that my daughters began their journeys into the world of music fandom that I realized my metrics, while perhaps making me feel falsely superior, were actually stopping me from simply enjoying art of any kind, regardless of what someone else might say. My first memories of appreciating, respecting, and enjoying Taylor Swift’s work were having regular dance parties with my daughters. Jumping and twirling and singing her massive radio hits before collapsing in a pile together out of exhaustion, but filled with so much gladness. While Taylor’s recent releases aren’t quite the dance party fare, they are so well crafted and beautiful and heartfelt. I recorded her song, “the 1,” as a tribute to my daughters and those early days of fun and family connection. And my gratitude to her for giving my family the gift of these moments. Listen to the song at the link in my bio. ...

My wonderful friend, @rosiethomasofficial. Love ya sister. ...

Happy birthday beautiful @sambergermoves. The most amazing woman I’ve ever met. ...

As a special surprise, William is offering some of his guest list spots to fans for tomorrow night’s show in Felton, CA and this Friday and Saturday night’s shows in Napa, CA with @joshuaradin. The first three people to email info@wilspro.com will win a pair of comp tickets to the show they choose. Make sure to include in the email which show you want to attend and all your contact info. Hope to see you there! ...

Tonight @bellyuptavern in Solana Beach, CA in support of @joshuaradin See y’all soon! ...

The first song I ever remember hearing is John Denver’s masterpiece ode to his wife, “Annie’s Song”. I can still picture the tattered double vinyl sitting on my parents record cabinet, John’s smiling face looking out while my mother would sing along with every word and I would sit on the living room floor, mesmerized and happy to just be still in these peaceful sensations. Years later, when I began teaching myself the guitar, I would fumble through the chords and sing the same song with my mother in the evening; the same feelings of peace and nostalgia filling the room many years later. If there was only one song I could play for the rest of my life, it’d be this.

“Annie’s Song” is the second single off of my upcoming album Covers, Vol 1 which comes out on November 4th and is available for both digital and vinyl pre-order starting today. All links to listen to the song and pre-order both versions of the album can be found in my bio. ...