Stephen Wilson JR discusses his critically-acclaimed debut album "Son of Dad"

Stephen Wilson JR hails from rural Southern Indiana. His 22-song debut album as received critical-acclaim, being named one of the best albums of 2023 by Rolling Stone.
He stopped by the studio to discuss his nostalgic sound and the inspiration behind it.
Check out his hits on his RUclips: ‪@StephenWilsonJr‬
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[@huntsonora]

Undeniable talent! Can’t wait to see him live again!!!!

[@1mymikey]

His music is from another time and place and he takes me there. Thank you

[@schaafbryan1122]

Best album I've heard in a long time.

[@iConformist]

Randomly came across his acoustic sessions and was blown away... How is this guy not topping charts? What an amazing musician!

[@that_one_guy91]

The way his tone changed when he spoke on his father. This man feels a lot.

[@rcjohnson3281]

What a tremendous album. Not only one of the best debut albums I’ve ever heard , but one of the best album’s I’ve ever heard period!! Definitely will be coming to see you when you come to Detroit!

[@christopherbiever5388]

He is super amazing

[@mickdeluxe]

You can tell he really loved his dad. Hell of a story.

[@AlaskanGoldMiner]

Incredible album. Congrats, Stephen. I hope you get all the recognition you deserve.

[@chipdip811]

Just found Stephen’s music. Profoundly talented! Absolutely blown away by the depth and quality. Thank you good sir from a Canadian brother! Hopefully you make it up here one of these days!

[@kylewauchope22]

Hes coming to Toronto this year.

[@chipdip811]

@@kylewauchope22 that’s awesome! Hopefully he tours in the west as well!

[@kingleary1829]

The honesty and emotion in his songs and conversation… my goodness. Bless you Stephen. I can’t get enough of the record.

[@woodyboley9785]

What a great dude.

[@tracifreeman6263]

Your hometown loves you.

[@Holiday-sDad]

I need to hear his stuff on the radio in 2024…and ASAP

[@bobbybethea4801]

Love his songwriting. "devil and Holler" are incredibly written, the videos are mesmerizing, and so intense.

[@1mymikey]

Such a great songwriter. His songs move me.

[@Budkkjr]

Cant get over the difference between his singing voice and his talking voice...what a talent

[@Coona1982]

Album of the year hands down

[@jasonmedeiros9492]

JUST BOUGHT THE ALBUM. THANKS STEPHEN FOR A REAL ENCOUNTER!

[@MsFatpigs]

Best album of the year hands down.

[@brushbrothers3758]

This album is a master piece

[@Vebemonograms]

on my playlist!!!! Love your music STephen!!

[@user-vj1pw2kg7b]

Thank you RFDTv for bringing this guy into the spot light

[@adamschrimpf7826]

I don’t even like country music and I love this guys music!

[@blindjohn2969]

Bro this dude is literally writing the songs that i have been trying to write. I just finished one called 1993 and v similar to his 1994 but i found 1994 a week after finishing my 1993 song and went wtf ! Love Stephen’s album!

[@blindjohn2969]

That being said i want to learn some of the songs on son of dad . Specifically billy and cuckoo

[@thesundreamers8423]

Such a big fan of Stephen......I'm from a small town too and have struggled to find my space in my music. He is such an inspiration.

[@chrisshaw9836]

He's got the frequency, in tune with the higher power

[@kluper1157]

Love your Music!

[@vjd4312]

Just love hearing your talking voice SWjr!

[@Budkkjr]

So cool how different it is from the singing voice

[@AlaskanGoldMiner]

If you don’t love this album then there is something very wrong with you.

[@phile3741]

Play NE Indiana.

[@dawndavis4238]

What kind if scientist was he? Im curious.

[@Joe_supp]

He got a Micro biology degree and became a food scientist for mars food.

[@dbLevex]

This dude was like 30 in 1994…