Doug and Telisha Williams, partners in love and music, have spent the last 20 years building their careers as the Nashville-based, country-folk band Wild Ponies. They’ve released five albums, hosted the long-running Wild Ponies Happy Hour radio show on WSM, led nine annual distillery tour Trail Rides for fans and friends, and garnered devoted musical audiences all over the world. Their live shows, which have often totaled into the hundreds per year, are notoriously personal.
Their most recent album, Dreamers, is Wild Ponies’ most ambitious record yet. These 11 songs explore what exists beyond the traditional nuclear family. By growing both their nuclear family and wider community, Doug and Telisha have come to the realization that time may be finite, but love is infinite.
Word of South is pleased to host Wild Ponies at our 2026 Festival!