She left Johnson City to pursue an acting career in New York, but now a local musician is back home with a renewed focus on songwriting and performing.
Music — writing and performing — was actually a hobby for Kasey Williams while working as an actress in the Big Apple, but after a personal tragedy, it became a way to heal. Williams’ father died in 2009.
“I am an actress, comedian, touring singer-songwriter; basically I am a performer,” Williams said recently.
“There are so many things I love about my jobs.
“I love being in front of people. Maybe I enjoy attention. I love being able to tell my stories and connect with my audience on a personal level. Especially when it comes to my songwriting and the stories about where they came from, because so much of my life is really revealed in my songs.”
Williams talked about her background and…
