Jerry Williford

Jerry WillifordSteel Guitar

Jerry, his wife Pat, and two daughters, Jerri Ann and Patrice, reside in eastern North Carolina.
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His dad helped him find a few chords on the guitar and from there Jerry taught himself.What a superb job he did at teaching!He is without a doubt one of the finest and most versatile guitar players in eastern North Carolina.His skill ranges from lead guitar to rhythm, bass, and of course the pedal steel, on which he is featured in the Jubilee shows.But, his talent doesn't stop there.Jerry is also a "pure" harmony singer and very talented in the recording studio.During his high school years he played in various pop and dinner music bands until going into the US Navy.After his time of duty, he became very involved as a studio musician and as a gospel singer.During his work as a gospel singer and musician he performed on shows with such artists as: The Oak Ridge Boys, The Happy Goodmans, The Hinsons, The Florida Boys, The Speer Family, The Rambos and many others.During his free time, Jerry enjoys spending quality time with his family and being involved in various church functions.He enjoys baseball, boxing, fishing and, of course, listening to all kinds of music for new guitar licks.When asked about his work with the Jubilee, Jerry said, "I really enjoy working with the Jubilee gang!

Jerry Williford

The American Music Jubilee is proud to announce that Jerry Williford on steel guitar will return for his 9th year this season.Jerry and his wife Pat reside in Fayetteville, North Carolina.He has two daughters and two granddaughters.Williford grew up in Salemburg, NC.Always having a love for well-arranged music, Jerry began his musical career at the age of 15 when his father helped him find a few chords on the guitar and after that he taught himself.What a superb job he did at teaching!He is, without a doubt, one of the finest and most versatile guitar players in Eastern North Carolina.His skills range from lead guitar to rhythm, bass, and of course, the pedal steel, on which he is featured at the Jubilee shows.

His talent doesn't stop there, Jerry is also sings 1st tenor and very talented in the recording studio.During his high school years he played in various bands until going into the U.S. Navy.After his time in the military, he performed with artists like "The Oak Ridge Boys," "The Happy Goodman's," "The Speer Family," "The Florida Boys," and many others.According to Williford he has performed everything from churches to cruise ships.Through the years Williford has mastered not only the guitar, but the pedal steel guitar, as well.He plays two custom build electric guitars, a Fender Style Telecaster and a Les Paul Holmes custom in lay trim guitar.For pedal steel guitars, he has a 12 string Universal Tuning Zum Steel and a 10 string GFI.Williford has been a recorded musician on a variety of CDs, many of which are currently for sale at The Rudy Theatre.According to Spook Joyner, Producer, Musical Director and owner of the American Music Jubilee, "Jerry is without a doubt one of the finest and most versatile guitar players in Eastern North Carolina.His skill ranges from lead guitar to rhythm, bass, and of course, the pedal steel."

Williford is employed by day as a Human Resource Manager for a major company in Fayetteville.His favorite quote is, "If you fail to plan, plan to fail."During his free time Jerry enjoys baseball, boxing, fishing, and of course, listening to all kinds of music for new guitar licks.Williford says, "The love of music and working with other musicians as a unit to produce great quality entertainment to an audience made me decide to become an entertainer."When asked about working with the American Music Jubilee, he replied, "I really enjoy working with the Jubilee gang!