Levi Brenton Williams

Levi Brenton (Brent) Williams (born March 25, 1940), is a multi-instrumental Canadian gospel, country and bluegrass entertainer from Hassett, Nova Scotia. Williams is considered one of Canada's earliest bluegrass performers, has appeared on several notable TV programs on the CBC, CTV, and many other networks in addition to winning many awards for his music and for his achievements and role as a pioneering Canadian entertainer. He has released a number of top 100 charting songs in addition to working with several notable entertainers such as The Carter Family, Ronnie Prophet, Vic Mullen, Fred McKenna, Shania Twain, Charlie Louvin, Marcel Martel, Angus Walker, The Mercey Brothers, Myrna Lorrie, Stompin' Tom Connors, Osborne Bros, Wilburn Bros, Je an Sheppard, Dallas Harms, Oakridge Boys, among others.

Early life Brent Williams was born on a small farm in Hassetts, Nova Scotia, to Ethel Ena May Williams on March 25, 1940. He was the youngest of eight children and was "Influenced by his mother's love of music and encouraged by his brother to begin playing guitar" when his mother ordered him one from a Sears catalog for $9.95 Williams and Cromwell toured as "The Brent & Harry Show", utilizing various "pick-up bands" from locations they performed at in the Maritimes. in 1972 and "Til' I Can't Take it Anymore" which reached number 37 in 1973. Also that year, Williams became a founding member of The Canadian Country Music Association. Also In both 1976 and 1977, Williams received certificates of merit from The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.