Al Watkins an American singer.[1]
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"Revival of Grace" Minister - Born Alton Watkins in 1949 Wilmington, NC.
First sang publicly at the age of eight at a square dance held in Castle Hayne, NC.
He has been noted as a minister, singer, guitarist, writer, producer, entertainer, and considered to be a true Americana style artist.
He has opened shows with legends like Fats Domino, Louisiana Leroux, Black Oak Arkansas, The Drifters, The Band of Oz, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, Percy Sledge, Bo Diddley, Various East Coast Beach Music Singers and groups, Marty Robbins, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, the Kendalls, George Jones, Gene Watson, Laverne Tripp, Doug Oldham, Brian Free, and others. He appeared as a presenter on the 2002 CCM Awards Show with the likes of Dottie Rambo, Hank Jr., Ronnie McDowell, Del Way, Stella Parton and many others.
He has had his share of hit recordings over the years in several different genres:
Internet Action Five #1 (MP3.com)
He appeared as himself in the April 1986 movie made for TV "Carolina Gold" which aired on the Odyssey Cable Network Nation wide.