Doug Williams

DW: Well, yes we do, as I matter of fact. I was very excited to have Kelly Price on the project. We actually do a song and I did a song with on her Christmas album – One Family (Def Jam). I had an opportunity to do Because Of You with Kelly and I really love that particular song. It is also getting a great response all across the country. I also found out that Kelly Price has been a big fan of The Williams Brothers for many years and we didn't even know that until we were contacted to do something with her. That was pretty exciting.

Of course Kim McFarland is a very dynamic singer; I've always loved Kim from all the hit songs she sang with The Thompson Community Singers. I was just very fortunate to have a chance to work with her. We met a few times and talked. I thought about Kim and said I really wanted to do something with her on this project.

I did a lot of album recording in Chicago which made it a little easier. When I called her, she said she would be more than happy to do it. She blew me away because she is truly awesome in what she does. I think she's only in hiding for a short time; I think she's getting ready to come out with something soon so be on the lookout for it.

I've also been a fan of DJ Rogers from way back when he did Love Brought Me Back and of course, songs like Say You Love Me, which was a big song for DJ. I never thought I would have the opportunity to work with him in the studio but, one of our co-producers who was being managed by DJ Rogers got together giving me the opportunity to finally meet DJ. DJ asked to do something on the project with me because he's also been a fan of The Williams Brothers for many years. It all kinda worked out and I was excited to have him on the project.

CH: You and your brother, Melvin, have now both launched incredible solo projects. How would you characterize the differences and styles and the approach you both bring towards your music ministries and your vocal abilities?

DW: People tend to tell me that I have more of a smooth kind of style. I am also a little more contemporary than Melvin; he's more of a raw, go-getter singer and even though he can do the contemporary…well he's more of a traditional type of singer. I tend to lean more to the contemporary side. I really love ballads and love singing ballads; you probably can tell by listening to my albums. I like the smooth sound.