Williamson, Kevin (Williamson Branch)

From Kenova, West Virginia. Lives in Nashville.
Worked with Dave Evans, Redwing, Glen Duncan and Phoenix, other bands before striking out on his own in 1992.
A second-generation bluegrass performer, the son of Jerry Williamson (now deceased, who fronted The Outdoor Plumbing Company and Redwing.)
1992, released Write Between the Lines album (Pinecastle).
1995, formed his own band Shadow Ridge. Released Out of the Shadows album (Pinecastle) with that band.
His wife Debbie sings both lead and harmony vocals in the band. She has also released a solo album “Weepin’ Willow Blues” (Mid-Knight, 1997).
2000, created a musical act for children under the name “Kevin Kidd.”
2011, toured with Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen, playing bass.
2012-2013, worked with The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet.
2014, formed Williamson Branch, a family band with his wife Debbie and three daughters Melody (fiddle), Kadence (bass) and Caroline (vocals). Released “Tis So Sweet” album (Enrichertainment).
2015, Williamson Branch released second album “Branchin’ Out” (Enrichertainment).
2018, Williamson Branch released Free album (Pinecastle).
2020, Melody Williamson received the IBMA Momentum Award for Vocalist of the Year.
2023, Kevin and Debbie Williamson were elected to the West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame.