Stephen Wilson Jr.

Stephen Wilson Jr.’s journey from the hollers of southern Indiana to Nashville, has been a winding road that’s taken many detours. In 2016, he signed a publishing deal with BMG Nashville where his alchemic songcraft immediately made waves, releasing his debut double album søn of dad: a triumphant, genre-spanning set of 22 songs dedicated to his late father and given to the world on the five-year anniversary of his passing.

The album was named the No. 1 album of 2023 by Holler who called it “a record for the ages,” and earned a spot as one of the best albums of the year from Whiskey Riff, Wide Open Country and Rolling Stone. In 2024, he made his network television debut on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, followed by performances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic series and Later…with Jools Holland.