William Clark Green

Watterson Hall

Bill Grease Records

William Clark Green is a 39-year-old American country singer and songwriter from Flint, Texas. Over the years, he has released six studio albums and two live recordings. “Watterson Hall” marks his seventh studio effort. Green attended A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, Texas, graduating in 2004 before enrolling at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. While still a student, he recorded his debut album, “Dangerous Man,” in 2008. His sophomore release, “Misunderstood,” followed in 2010.

In 2012, Green recorded his third album, “Rose Queen,” at Sixteen Ton Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The single “It’s About Time” became his first Top Ten song on Texas Radio, and he later scored a No. 1 regional hit with “She Likes the Beatles.” The album drew inspiration from Tyler, Texas, home of the long-running Texas Rose Festival. In April 2015, Green released his fourth album, “Ringling Road,” inspired by Eastland, Texas, and supported by two singles. His fifth album, “Hebert Island,” arrived in 2018.

That same year, Green launched the Lubbock-based music festival Cotton Fest, which has since become an annual event. He also established the High Cotton Relief Fund, a charitable organization supporting West Texas farm families. Cotton Fest hosts the annual “Cotton Boll” fundraiser, where Green performs in the round with Hayes Carll and Ray Wylie Hubbard.

In 2019, Green co-founded the Texas country supergroup The Panhandlers alongside Josh Abbott, Cleto Cordero, and John Baumann. The group was formed as a tribute to The Flatlanders and their influence on West Texas country music. In 2020, The Panhandlers released their self-titled debut album, preceded by the singles “Panhandle Wind” and “West Texas in My Eye.” In 2022, Green released his sixth studio album, “Baker Hotel,” followed by “Live at the Baker Hotel.” In 2024, he joined Shane Smith and The Saints on their UK and European tour. That same year, he released “Whole Lotta Lubbock,” which has since been played at Texas Tech home football games, including a live performance when Texas Tech faced the University of Colorado. In 2025, Green released three singles from his forthcoming album “Watterson Hall,” scheduled for release on March 6, 2026.

The opening track, “Stubborn & Remains,” was co-written by Green, Logan Hall, and Travis Meadows. The ensemble includes Rob McNelley on electric guitar, Bryan Sutton on acoustic guitar, Logan Wall on rubber bridge guitar and backing vocals, Billy Justineau on keyboards, Lee Price on bass, and Chris Powell on drums and percussion. Green sings, “The world is waitin’, it’s taken this long… I got reasons for leavin’ when the promises don’t make no reason.”

The title track, “Watterson Hall (Me & You),” features Eddy Dunlap on steel guitar and Billy McClaren on fiddle, with Logan Wall providing backing vocals. Green reminisces, “Remember that spot just south of town, that cold-beer watering hole… a Haggard tune, you in my arms,” capturing a nostalgic, small-town romance.

“Whole Lotta Lubbock,” co-written by Green and Gary Stanton, introduces a new rhythm section with Sam Hunter on bass and Evan Hutchings on drums and percussion. Green sings, “When I came to town I was just about as green as green could be… still got a lot of Lubbock left in me,” celebrating the town that shaped him.

“Where the Wild Things Are” reflects youthful optimism and wide-open dreams, with Green singing about courage, innocence, and “every dream the size of Texas.” On “Dear Life,” he reflects on growth and commitment, while “Something You Would Die For” explores deeper purpose and conviction.

“Good Time” offers a lighter, self-aware moment, as Green admits, “I can’t build a barn but I can surely tear one down.” On “I Am the Kite,” featuring Gideon Klein on cello, viola, violin, and steel guitar, Green sings, “I am the kite… she still believes,” blending vulnerability with soaring instrumentation.

“Cowtown,” written with Keller Cox and Logan Wall, delivers playful imagery, while “Hawks Don’t Fly With Chickens,” co-written with Rob Snyder, drives home a message of independence and self-awareness: “Hawks don’t fly with chickens.”

“Fight to Love Another Day,” written with Daniel Ethridge and Nick Columbia, is a determined anthem about perseverance. “Let You Go,” co-written with Sean McConnell, captures the push and pull of letting go of a relationship, while “Man on the Moon,” written with Justin Glasco, Sean Van Vleet, and Joe Walker, offers a carefree, windswept sense of escape.

The closing track, “Drinkin’ & Drivin’,” blends humor and domestic reality as Green sings about weekend freedom balanced with responsibility. It’s a lighthearted finish that reflects his knack for relatable storytelling.

It has been said that Green has positioned himself as a likely heir to the Texas music throne once occupied by Jerry Jeff Walker and Robert Earl Keen. “Watterson Hall” is brimming with poetic imagery and heartfelt delivery, further cementing William Clark Green’s place in the Texas country tradition.

Richard Ludmerer