Wil Merrell
68th Annual Grammy Awards
Wil’s debut album Era has been submitted for Grammy consideration across three categories, marking a landmark milestone in his artistic journey.
Discography & Credits
Music & Performances
Featured Recording Credits
Live & On Stage
Photo Gallery
Wil Merrell — Live
City Winery Performance
Gloria Gaynor World Tour
The Wiz — Lion
City Winery — Full Band
Gloria Gaynor World Tour
Brooklyn The Musical
City Winery with Dancers
NEEDTOBREATHE Tour
The Wiz — Lion
Gloria Gaynor Tour
Live Performance
Brooklyn The Musical
Stage Performance
NEEDTOBREATHE Tour
The Wiz
Gloria Gaynor World Tour
NEEDTOBREATHE Tour
Gloria Gaynor Tour
Joss Stone — Less Is More Tour
NEEDTOBREATHE Tour
Big Band Performance
Live Performance
Joss Stone — Concert Hall
Christmas ConcertExperience
Vocalist • Performer • Speaker • Coach
Artistpreneur .
Wil Merrell is a soul-stirring vocalist, magnetic performer, and visionary creative force redefining what it means to be an artist in the modern era. With a voice as rich and smooth as velvet—drawing comparisons to legends like Nat King Cole and Gregory Porter—Wil blends timeless elegance with contemporary soul, captivating audiences across the globe.
His extraordinary 37-year journey began at just eight years old when he recorded his first major session with his pastor and mentor, Wintley Phipps, on an album that also featured the iconic Patti LaBelle. That moment awakened something powerful in Wil, setting the course for a lifelong pursuit of excellence in music and performance.
Since then, he has built a remarkable career, singing and recording with some of the world’s most celebrated artists, including OneRepublic, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Judds, Carrie Underwood, Joss Stone, and Needtobreathe. His exceptional versatility has made him a sought-after session vocalist for major platforms like Walt Disney and Broadway, showcasing a dynamic vocal range and adaptability across genres.
Career Highlights
- 5th Year International Touring Artist
- 3 Years with Gloria Gaynor World Tour
- 2 Years with NEEDTOBREATHE World Tour
- 68th Grammy Awards Consideration
- Walt Disney World Recordings
- Broadway Recording Credits
- Grammy Award Nominee, Featured Artist
- Broadway World Nominee, Leading Actor
- Stellar Awards Nominee
- Austin City Limits (PBS)
Represented By
- BillyAllison Group, LLC (Management)
- L’Erin Greenfield Consultants (Bookings)
Based In
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Available Worldwide
Currently, Wil is touring internationally as a featured vocalist with disco icon Gloria Gaynor, while simultaneously developing his own musical projects. His latest album release Era, reintroduces the golden age of jazz with a fresh, modern lens while transporting listeners to the glamour and soul of the Harlem Renaissance.
A commanding presence on stage, Wil has also starred in leading theatrical roles, including his personal favorite as the Lion in The Wiz. His storytelling abilities and heartfelt delivery create unforgettable live experiences that move and inspire audiences of all ages.
Offstage, Wil has emerged as a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and author. As the founder of BA Creative Consulting, he offers coaching, workshops, masterclasses, hosts networking events and quarterly music residencies designed to equip creatives with the tools to build thriving, sustainable careers. He holds true to the innovative philosophy of the “Artistpreneur”, a creative who excels in both artistry and business, and is changing the way artists navigate their industries.
Wil is the author of The Daily Push, a motivational guide offering practical steps for turning passion into profit, and the founder of Takin’ the Stage, a nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to developing young Artistpreneurs in both performance craft and the business of entertainment.
Whether commanding center stage, crafting music that stirs the soul, or mentoring the next generation of creatives, Wil Merrell is a force to be reckoned with. He’s ushering in an era all his own and inspiring others to do the same.
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Ventures & Enterprises
WM Business
Wil Merrell is an artist who learned to run his craft like a business, and a businessman who never stopped being an artist.
Across a career spanning more than three decades of performing, recording, and building, Wil has turned a life on stage into a set of ventures that share one idea: creatives should own their work, their reputation, and their future. That philosophy has a name, the Artistpreneur, and it runs through everything below.
From music and live production to consulting, speaking, and coaching, each enterprise is a different way of helping people perform like an artist and operate like a CEO.
The Businesses
Luxury Entertainment Experiences
Era: The Years That Raised Me
A deeply personal one-man theatrical musical weaving together the history of the Harlem Renaissance, Wil’s own artistic journey, and the music that shaped him. Featuring 15 songs spanning jazz, soul, and gospel, Era is an evening of music, memory, and meaning that moves audiences to their feet and their hearts.
My Way: The Soul of Sinatra
Timeless: Songs & Stories with Wil Merrell
Vintage: Wil Merrell Sings the Soul Songbook
Harlem Nights
Available for Cruise Ships, Resorts & Private Events
The Daily Push
The Artistpreneur Speaks
Wil Merrell brings a rare perspective to the stage as both a world-class performer and seasoned entrepreneur. His keynotes bridge the worlds of creativity, business, and human potential, delivering transformative experiences for universities, corporate events, and conferences.
Creative Reinvention: How to Innovate, Adapt, and Stay Relevant in a Changing World
The Artistpreneur Blueprint: Perform Like an Artist, Operate Like a CEO
Takin’ the Stage: Finding Your Voice and Building Your Vision
I Left Everything to Become Who I Was Already Supposed to Be
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