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Ken Will Morton didn t want to choose between ripping fiery solos on electric guitar while having his battered-but-tough-skinned working-man s song lyrics clearly heard this time, so he didn t - he made room for both.

~ American Songwriter



A top-notch songwriter with some serious guitar chops...

~ Paste Magazine



Music is 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 February 2010, his songwriting and unique voice has been heralded 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 and more.



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. The ever-prolific songwriter, Morton is gearing up for the release of True Grit, his fifth solo effort and his Sojourn Records debut to be released