Big news for fans of the late legend. When you think of country music from the late 70s and early 80s, there are probably a few different artists and movements that come to mind. In the 70s, you’ll probably automatically think of the rise of the Outlaw movement spearheaded by the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter and more, as well as the continued success of the likes of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and the rise of Dolly Parton. In the 80s, of course, you’ll most likely think of massive debuts and decades-long success from the likes of George Strait, Randy Travis, Alabama, Keith Whitley and Reba McEntire, late-career resurgences from Hank Williams Jr., Conway Twitty and George Jones and the continued success of acts like Parton, Nelson and Ronnie Milsap, among others. One artist, however, who doesn’t quite get the same amount of attention, looking back, is Don Williams. As we know, Williams tragically passed away in 2017 due to emphysema. Throughout the course of his five decades in the genre, one can argue that he built up one of the most impressive, oftentimes overlooked careers of the era. It should go without saying that most country fans know his 1978 #1, “Tulsa Time,” given the fact that it’s become a staple at this point. However, he would additionally score major hits with the likes of “I Believe In You,” “It Must Be Love” and “You’re My Best Friend.” In fact, he charted 56 singles, including 50 Top 20 hits, 45 Top 10s, and 17 No. 1s throughout his storied career. That’s not even mentioning his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, a Male Vocalist of the Year win at the 1978 CMA Awards, a Single of the Year award for “Tulsa Time” at the 14th ACM Awards and his ACM Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award, which is given to artists who progressed the genre, in 2007. Following in the footsteps of fellow 70s legend, Waylon Jennings, there is new music on the way from Williams coming straight from the archives. Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes will contain 12 previously unheard tracks from the late legend and will be released on Friday, May 29th. View this post on Instagram As the story goes, the collection is derived from an old batch of work tapes that were found in Williams’ family home, miraculously still in working condition. The tapes themselves are from William’s most successful years, 1979-1984, an era where hits like “It Must Be Love,” “I Believe In You,” “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,” “Stay Young” and many more were recorded. Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes will be produced by William’s longtime co-producer, Garth Fundis, who collaborated with him for more than four decades. Discussing the album, Fundis would note that Williams loved each and every song in the collection; however, they never fit inside the albums he released at the time. Additionally, he’d add that he’s certain that Don himself would be proud of the record. “Don liked every one of these songs. I remember recording all of them… He was very particular about the songs he recorded and the sound we created for each of them. But, if a song didn’t make in to an album, it wasn’t necessarily because he didn’t like it. Moreover, it was because of how songs fit together to create an album. I think he’d be thrilled to know that people could hear him sing these new songs they didn’t know existed. I’m certain Don would be proud of this album.” Tim Williams, Don’s son and a fellow musician, is also involved in the record as an executive producer. He’d also add that he and Fundis’ main goal of the album was to preserve the nature of the “Tulsa Time” singer’s original compositions. “These songs Dad recorded are—as music can be—a time machine. Obviously, I grew up always hearing what he was doing. He’d bring home three to four songs at a time from the album he was working on at different stages. In working on this project, we tried above all to stay true to how Dad approached production, made much easier for me with Garth’s involvement, and then just to stay out of the way of the music.” Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes is available for pre-order now on vinyl, CD and digital download and will be streaming on all platforms on May 29th. Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes Tracklist 1. Try Me Again 2. You Came True 3. I’m The One (Alternate Version) 4. Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight 5. I Wish I Was Crazy Again 6. I’m In Love For My Last Time 7. Spinning Around 8. A Matter Of Time 9. I’m The One (Original Version) 10. How Can I Miss What I Never Had 11. Goldy’s Gone From Golden 12. Growing On Me Before you go, listen to the first track of the album that was released last month, “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight.” The post New Music From Late Country Legend, Don Williams, Is Coming Soon first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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You love to see it. For all intents and purposes, Whiskey Myers has become one of the quintessential bands in today’s new crop of country-rock bands. While the likes of Koe Wetzel, Treaty Oak Revival, The Red Clay Strays, 49 Winchester and more have all experienced a whole lot of success the last few years, the East Texas band somewhat laid the blueprint for them. It should go without saying that they’ve been one of the forefathers of this modern southern rock renaissance we’ve seen pop up over the past few years, beginning all the way back in 2011 with their debut album, Firewater, which features their smash hit, “Broken Window Serenade” as well as other career staples such as “Ballad Of A Southern Man” and “Virginia.” In the years following, they’ve continually one-upped themselves. Whether it’s 2016’s Mud, which featured the 2x platinum “Stone,” 2019’s self-titled record, which contains the platinum “Bury My Bones” or 2014’s underrated Early Morning Shakes, Whiskey Myers has proven time and time again why they’re one of the best in the business. 2025, in particular, was quite a big year for them. After a three-year album hiatus, they returned with the release of arguably their most genre-pushing project to date, the Jay Joyce-produced Whomp Whack Thunder, which not only drew high praise from fans and critics alike but also produced career-best tracks such as “Rowdy Days” and “Icarus.” With all of that being said, however, they’ve still flown under the radar from a broad perspective. Despite all the success in alternative country circles and fans like ours here at Whiskey Riff, Whiskey Myers have constantly been snubbed by the likes of the ACMs, CMAs and even the Grammys. While they have definitely received some love thanks to their strong streaming numbers from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), receiving 10 gold and platinum certifications to date, it still feels like they’ve never truly gotten the love they deserve. One song that has undoubtedly received love, though, is none other than the aforementioned “Broken Window Serenade.” Undoubtedly being their signature song at this point, it’s been nothing but a juggernaut for them. In addition to its monster 368 million streams on Spotify alone and 2x platinum status, it’s also been a continually viral track for the band over the years. On TikTok alone, it’s been used a staggering 711,300 times, with many of these posts racking up millions of views and likes. Of course, you can thank the trend of people discovering that the iconic Time Out Gentleman’s Club, which is referenced in the track, is a real place for part of the song’s sustained success, given that videos featuring the now-closed club continually go viral. However, it also helps that the song is simply that good, too. The song has remained so successful, in fact, it just debuted for the first time on one of Billboard’s all-genre charts… 15 years after its release. This week, “Broken Window Serenade” debuted at #50 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart, marking their first career entry on the chart. .@whiskeymyers' "Broken Window Serenade" debuts at No. 50 on this week's Streaming Songs chart, 15 years after its release. — billboard charts (@billboardcharts) April 14, 2026 Though there’s no running list/collection of songs that have debuted on the chart over a decade since its initial release, it’s fairly safe to say it’s an incredibly rare feat for country-rockers. The fact that a song released 15 years ago is still doing this well streaming-wise should not go unnoticed. And as mentioned previously, if there’s a band that deserves it, it’s undoubtedly Whiskey Myers. “Broken Window Serenade” Whiskey Myers 2026 Solo Dates May 22 – Robinsonville, Mississippi – Bluesville at Horseshoe Tunica May 29 – Cocoa, Florida – Cocoa Riverfront Park with Southall June 14 – La Fayette, New York – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards with Southall June 18 – Sidney, Maine – Bowl in the Pines with Southall July 2 – Arnolds Park, Iowa – Arnolds Park Amusement Park July 26 – Wichita, Kansas – Wave – with Southall July 31 – Council Bluffs, Iowa – Harrah’s Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino with Southall August 14 – Las Vegas, Nevada – PH Live at Planet Hollywood with Southall August 21 – Friant, California – Table Mountain Casino with Southall August 22 – Reno, Nevada – Grand Sierra Resort with Southall August 23 – Jacksonville, Oregon – Britt Festival Pavilion with Southall August 24 – Toppenish, Washington – Legends Casino Hotel September 10 – Little Rock, Arkansas – First Security Amphitheater with The Record Company September 11 – Camdenton, Missouri – Ozarks Amphitheater with The Record CompanyThe post Whiskey Myers’ “Broken Window Serenade” Debuts On Billboard’s Streaming Songs Chart 15 Years After Its Release first appeared on Whiskey Riff.