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Bill Carter is a cornerstone of Texas blues and roots, known for his gritty guitar work, thoughtful lyrics, and enduring presence in Austin’s live music scene. A prolific co-writer and performer, he helped shape modern blues-rock through collaborations that gained national attention, including a chart-topping hit and a BMI Millionaires award. This artist page offers a concise biography, discography highlights spanning from 1985 to 2017, and guidance on upcoming tour activity.

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Whether you know him from the studio, the stage, or the intimate club circuit of Austin, Bill Carter’s music blends blues, country, and folk into a storytelling voice that’s both classic and contemporary. We’ve got you covered with reliable information, official sources, and easy ways to secure your seats when tour dates surface.

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Quick Facts About Bill Carter

  • Co-writer of Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Crossfire' and 'Willie The Wimp' (with Ruth Ellsworth); 'Crossfire' reached #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. BMI Million Airs Award for over 3 million spins of 'Crossfire'.
  • Inducted into the Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame (2012-2013) with Ruth Ellsworth Carter.
  • Genres include blues rock, Texas blues, alternative country, country and folk.
  • Discography spans 1985–2017 with solo albums and projects (Stompin' Grounds, Loaded Dice, City of the Violet Crown, Behind the Barn, Unknown, Innocent Victims & Evil Companions, Bill Carter).
  • Official sites and primary releases are accessible via Bill Carter’s Bandcamp pages and the official site billcarterandtheblame.com.

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Bill Carter Discography

  • Bill Carter
    2017 · Forty Below Records
  • Innocent Victims & Evil Companions
    2016 · Forty Below Records
  • Unknown
    2013 · Unison Music Group
  • Behind the Barn
    2011 · Lowdown Records
  • Carter Doster Sexton
    2010 · Blame Music / Bandcamp self-release
  • P by P
    1995 · Capitol Records
  • City of the Violet Crown
    1994 · Unknown
  • Loaded Dice
    1988 · Sony
  • Stompin' Grounds
    1985 · Crosscut Records

Key moments in Bill Carter’s career include co-writing Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Crossfire” and the Ruth Ellsworth collaboration “Willie The Wimp,” with the former reaching #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. His work earned him a place in the Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame in 2012-2013 alongside Ruth Ellsworth Carter. With a discography that stretches from 1985 to 2017, Carter’s projects — from Stompin' Grounds to City of the Violet Crown and Beyond — showcase a versatile artist rooted in blues, Texas blues, alternative country, and folk. For fans and new listeners alike, official releases and updates live on Bill Carter’s Bandcamp pages and the official site billcarterandtheblame.com. Follow his journey through upcoming tour information as schedules are announced.

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