Onstage company
Documented collaborators
California Express is best known for its role as the backing group for country legend Tex Williams on the 1981 album Tex Williams & California Express (Garu Records). This collaboration is sometimes highlighted in press as California Express Featuring Tex Williams, underscoring the joint effort between Williams and the ensemble. The lineup reportedly included Tex Williams’ daughters, Jenny and Sandi Williams, with Tammy Locke among those who performed with the group at times. While the studio project generated notable interest, contemporary, widely documented touring activity for California Express appears limited, and as of 2025 there aren’t well-documented, scheduled touring dates under this act. Nonetheless, the group’s appearance alongside Tex Williams is a notable footnote in late 20th-century country music history. Here’s a concise look at their story, key discography highlights, and what to expect for the future.