Al Watkins is a singer, guitarist, writer, producer, entertainer, and much more! This man from Wilmington, NC has seen a lot of highway in the past 50 years in the music field. He has played all genres of music and entertained millions worldwide with his recordings.

Some of the artist Watkins has shared the stage with throughout his career are: The late Marty Robbins, and Jerry Clower. He has opened shows with legends like Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, the Kendalls, George Jones, Gene Watson, and many more.

Since he began recording Christian music he has been seen with Laverne Tripp, Doug Oldham, Brian Free, and others. He appeared as a presenter on the 2002 Christian Country Music Awards Show with the likes of the Late Dottie Rambo, Hank Jr., Ronnie McDowell, Del Way, Stella Parton and almost countless others in tow.

Outside the Country & Christian Music genre he has performed with or opened shows for Fats Domino, Louisiana Leroux, Black Oak Arkansas, The Drifters, The Band of Oz, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, Percy Sledge, Bo Diddley, and many other top East Coast Beach Music singers and groups.

He has had his share of hit recordings over the years in several different genres:

Regional Hits
(1968) One Last Kiss & Love Lights (Life Around Wilmington Magazine)
(1978) 39-21-46 / Mountain of Love (Live Around Wilmington Magazine)
(1979) In Your Arms / Hell of a Band (WKLM / WMFD radios stations)
(1982) Midnight Hour (WWAY TV 3)

National Hits
(1984) "All She Needs is a Man"/"Nothing Takes the Place of You" (Cashbox)
(2002) This is the Day (Power Source)
(2003) Stand By Me (Power Source)
(2004) Live by the Law of the Lord (Power Source / CMP)
(2004) Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast (Power Source / CMP)
(2004)Barefootin (Powersource Nashville)

International Hits
(1985 - 86) Dixie Rock n Roll
(2003 - 04) Radio Revival (God?s Country Chart)
(Summer/Fall 2004) You'll Never Walk Alone (God's Country)

Internet Action Five #1 (MP3.com)
(2002 - 2003) I Believe in Jesus, This is the Day, Stand by Me, This Little Light of Mine, and Jesus, You are So Beautiful

He appeared as himself in the April 1986 movie made for TV "Carolina Gold" which aired on the Odyssey Cable Network Nation wide.

He has also worked in broadcasting as a DJ and still does production work for audio/video projects in the Wilmington, NC area.