William Keith Swindell
William Keith Swindell
William Keith Swindell passed away on Monday, September 2 at his home in Townsend. He was 65. He was born in Savannah and was a graduate of Glennville High School. He worked for Alltel Telephone Company for 34 years. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity at Georgia Southern University.
He’s a big fan of The Bachelorette
The singer loves the show, and says he has met several of the contestants. In fact, he’s friends with contestant Zach Shallcross, who he met on season 19 of the show. Swindell has also dated a Bachelorette contestant in the past.
He grew up in a small town in Georgia and has a strong connection to his home state. His music often incorporates themes about small-town life, and he frequently plays stadiums with acts like Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney.
Swindell’s father died in 2013 after a truck that he was working on fell on him. The death came just six weeks after he called his dad to tell him about signing a deal with Warner Music Nashville. Swindell’s dad was a country music producer and enjoyed playing the drums.
He owns his own line of liquor
Swindell grew up in Bronwood, Georgia and attended Terrell Academy. He played multiple sports at the school, including football and basketball. He later attended Georgia Southern University, where he studied marketing. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. While in college, he became friends with country music star Luke Bryan, who also attended the university.
After graduation, Swindell moved to Nashville and began his career as a singer. He was able to land a record deal with Warner Music Nashville and began writing songs for other artists. He eventually wrote a song for Bryan, and the single became an instant hit. The single was called “You Should Be Here.” Cole used the song to honor his father, who died in 2013. He also honored his dad in a music video that opened with a video of him sobbing over his dad’s gravestone.
He’s very supportive of our troops
William Keith Swindell was born on August 23, 1948 to Dewey and Eloise Brannen in Savannah. He attended Glennville High School and worked for Alltel Telephone Company as a communications engineer for 34 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Swindell rose to fame after independently releasing his song “Chillin’ It” in February 2014. The single earned him a record deal with Warner Music Nashville and opened up opportunities for him to write songs for the likes of Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, and Scotty McCreery.
He was also known for his support of our troops. He performed at the 2017 USO Salute to the Troops event and has made several trips to visit our military members overseas. He is also a big sports fan and loves to watch baseball games.
He’s a big sports fan
Swindell roots for the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons in football. He also loves the outdoors and is a huge country music fan. He has also been very supportive of our troops. He has partnered with the USO to provide albums to active duty members.
Earlier this year, Swindell’s single “She Had Me at Heads Carolina, Tails California” reached No. 1. The song has become his most successful to date. It has charted on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.
Swindell’s career took off when he signed with Warner Music Nashville. He has since gone on tour with major artists including Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and Florida Georgia Line. He recently released his fourth studio album, Stereotype. The lead single, “Single Saturday Night,” climbed to No. 19.
He’s a very private person
Swindell’s father, William Keith Swindell, died on September 2, 2013 at the age of 65. He was a ham radio operator who also worked in the construction industry. He is survived by his mother, Betty Carol Rainey.
Swindell is a very private person and often refuses to discuss his personal life. However, he recently discussed his recent breakup in the song “Breakup in the End.” The song is about the ups and downs of romantic relationships.
Swindell has written singles for Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, and Scotty McCreery, and has released four albums on Warner Bros. Records Nashville. He has an estimated net worth of $3 million. The country singer also makes money from live concerts and merchandise sales. He has a long list of hit songs under his belt.
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