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Willie Watson Musician Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on July 1, 2025: By Wilson Brown

Willie Watson Biography

Willie Watson is American a singer and songwriter known for songs such Gallows Pole and Mexican Cowboy. He is also an actor who was featured in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Hail, Caesar!. Likewise, he is guitarist, banjo player, and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show.

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23 September 1979 (age 45 years), Watkins Glen, New York, United States

  1. Name: William Currie Watson
  2. Age: 45 Years Old
  3. Birthday: 23rd September
  4. Zodiac Sign: Libra
  5. Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, and actor
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: Under Review
  10. Net worth: $1 Million – $5 Million

Willie Watson Age

Willie is 45 Years Old. He was born on 23 September 1979, in Watkins Glen, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on September 23rd every year, and his birth sign is Libra.

Willie Watson Height

Watson stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).

Willie Watson Weight

Willie Weighs 70 kg or 154 lbs. He has hazel-colored eyes and a brown hair.

Early Life and Education

  • Willie was born and raised in Watkins Glen, New York, around Ithaca where he met Ben Gould in high school. He first met Ben Gould in high school and they began playing music together.
  • During this time, they eventually dropped out to pursue their music career. However, it is known that he later enrolled in Ithaca College.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

  • Watson collaborated with Ben Guold in the formation The Funnest Game band which had the clawhammer banjo, electric guitar, drums. Most noteworthy, The Horse Flies and The Highwoods Stringband heavily influenced their brand of electric/old-time.
  • They started performing locally and often appeared weekly at the Rongovian Embassy with Richie Stearns. Furthermore, they were featured at the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance annually in Trumansburg, New York.
  • Afteward, he transitioned to solo music career along with his siblings Sean and Sara Watkins. His siblings had a singer-songwriter, folk, rootsy festival on a ship around the Bahamas known as a Cayamo cruise. It is through their shows such as the Watkins Family Hour at Largo they would encourage him to try appearing solo.

Personal Life

Willie Watson Family, Parents

Watson’s mother is known as Marianne Watson while his father’s name Iron Mike Watson. It is known that his was also a musician known for record albums such as The Rolling Stones and Neil Young. He was of possible Irish and English heritage while his mother was of Romani heritage. Furthermore, his family’s history has been largely associated with being showmen, horse traders, and acrobats.

Willie Watson Siblings

Willie’s brother Sean Watkins and his sister, Sara Watkins are also into the music industry. They run a singer-songwriter, folk, rootsy festival on a ship around the Bahamas known as the Cayamo cruise. They have also hosted the Watkins Family Hour at Largo during which Willie began his solo career.

Willie Watson Wife

Watson is currently married to his wife Mindy Watson. Further details regarding his partner will be updated as soon as the information is available.

Willie Watson Children

Willie has not disclosed publicly whether he has any children.

Willie Watson Net Worth

Willie Watson’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and 5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, and actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Willie Watson Bio

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  • Full Names: William Currie Watson
  • Popular As: Willie Watson
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, and actor
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 45 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Date of Birth: September 23, 1979
  • Place of Birth: Watkins Glen, New York
  • Birthday: 23rd September

Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).
  • Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Iron Mike Watson
  • Mother: Marianne Watson
  • Siblings (Brother and Sister): Sean Watkins and Sara Watkins
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Mindy Watson
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable 
  • Children: Not Available

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Source of Income: Singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, and actor

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