Produced by GRAMMY-winner Ben Fowler and featuring artists like Mickey Raphael on harmonica and Danny Dugmore on pedal steel, ‘Waging Peace’ is rooted in country tradition and a bold, against-the-grain swagger, accompanied by Williams’ organic twang and retrofuzz. Throughout 12 songs, Williams shares an unseen side of his life and his personal battle between good and evil.

Before I made my first record, I had not toured, I had no road band, and a very slim amount of experience in the studio. These past 4 years since leaving Big Machine to become fully independent have been a whirlwind, and I’ve learned so much from so many great artists and bands that I have had the pleasure of touring with, including artists Whitey Morgan, Blackberry Smoke, and Cody Jinks. They taught me the importance of being at the wheel of your own destiny. I was really on edge for a while about the frustrations of not being able to come out with another album in so long, but I’m very glad that I have waited 5 years to make another record because it’s given me the time to focus on finding my voice as a songwriter and all the pain and joy that has come my way. – Alex Williams