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True Grit
Gamblin' Man's Blues
Restless Heart
Breathe
Hard Weathered Life 1
On My Feet Again
Cannot Win For Losing
Muscadine Wine
Daylight
Don't Feel Bad For Cryin'
Open Road
The Fool
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Music has become the lifeblood of Ken Will Morton. An accomplished singer/songwriter based in Athens, GA, his music is rock with elements of Americana, roots, folk and blues. With six releases under his belt, and another on the way for early 2010, his songwriting and unique voice has been praised by No Depression, Harp, Paste Magazine, An Honest Tune, American Songwriter, Stomp & Stammer, Southeast Performer, Performing Songwriter, Relix, Blues Matters, Vintage Guitar, Georgia Music Magazine He is an extremely engaging performer, nominated twice for “Best Solo Performer” by the Flagpole Magazine. He has toured most parts of the U.S., opening for Edwin McCain, Dick Dale, Randall Bramblett, Tommy Stinson, Sugarland, & more. He has toured in Ireland, performed at South-by-Southwest, the Americana Music Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, AthFest, Atlantis Music Conference, and more. In April of 2008, Ken Will’s song “Oh Lord” was prominently featured in the TV show The Deadliest Catch on the Discovery Channel, leading to national recognition. In June of 2008, Morton released two highly acclaimed full-length CDs on Rara Avis Records. Kickin’ Out The Rungs is a 10 song acoustic-based album, which includes “That’s All Behind Me Now,” a tune co-written with Kristen Hall (formerly of Sugarland). Devil In Me is a collection of 11 rock songs recorded with his band The Wholly Ghosts that showcases Morton’s prowess on electric guitar. The ever-prolific songwriter, Morton is currently putting the finishing touches on yet another recording, working with Mark Ambrosino, a renowned percussionist (Michael McDonald, Whitney Houston) and producer (Danny Kalb, Theo Eastwind). The yet untitled CD will be released in January of 2010 on Sojourn Records (distributed via SONY/RED).
True Grit
Album Cover for True Grit
Ken Will Morton's debut album on Sojourn Records, produced by Mark Ambrosino at The Madhouse studio, sounds like a classic record with the type of songwriting one equates with household names. The fact that Ken is relatively unknown and penning and singing such elegantly crafted, yet raw and authentic songs perhaps has us listen even closer. This has not been an easy path but it has been unadulterated perseverance that keeps Ken moving forward. He fits the mold of his forefathers in the genre and has created a unique style, instantly recognizable as it is real. There is much loss and sadness in Ken's songs but he looks forward with an odd optimism after having been through so much. Whether he's punch drunk or on a mad mission or musing pensively as a monk, Ken has a vision that you know he plans on seeing through. A recording that is going to stand the test of time.
True Grit
Gamblin' Man's Blues
Restless Heart
Breathe
Hard Weathered Life 1
On My Feet Again
Cannot Win For Losing
Muscadine Wine
Daylight
Don't Feel Bad For Cryin'
Open Road
The Fool
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What They're Saying About Ken Will Morton
"Thought-provoking, poetic and ROCKS! True Grit is a GREAT record! I've been spinning the heck out of it as it's definitely one of the finest records of 2010"
     -Warren Catlett, Radio Free Americana

"He's Steve Earle without the belligerence, a down-home troubadour possessing Steve Forbert's formidable charms. Mostly though, he stands on his own merits, one of the best - albeit belated - discoveries in quite some time."
    -Lee Zimmerman, Blurt.com

"Without the gift of music, I would miss out on experiencing the raw talent and musical genius that comes from the likes of Ken Will Morton. Once in a great while comes an artist of his caliber. His music is so alluring that it haunts me."
    -Kristy Ensor, Southeastern Charm

"Southern sounding singer-songwriter Ken Will Morton's latest release True Grit brings to mind a cross between Tom Waits, Marah, Steve Earle circa Exit O and Ryan Adams overall Morton excels at a time when even alt.country is beginning to sound formulaic."
     -Glide Magazine
Ken Will Morton "True Grit" Release Feb
Ken Will Morton celebrates the release of his debut recording on Sojourn Records with a show at The Basement in Nashville on Feb 12th at 8:30pm. "True Grit" is produced by Sojourn Records co-founder Mark Ambrosino and depicts the amazing songwriting and unique singing of a great Americana and rock performer.
ATHFEST MAIN STAGE
Ken Will Morton will be performing at ATHFEST this coming Friday, June 25th on the main stage. Ken, makes his home in Athens, Georgia and is performing with his new band at theh festival. Go to http://www.athfest.com/ to learn more.
06/19/2010
Ken Will Solo
TBD
European Listening Room
Jacksonville, FLA
06/25/2010
Ken with his Band
Athens Music Festival
TBD
ATHFEST Mainstage
Athens, GA