Unexpected Surgery Forces Don Williams To Make Biggest Decision Of His CareerIt Brought Everyone To Tears Don Williams is 76 years old and has had an extremely fulfilling career. Don Williams has given us of forty hit songs during his entire career. He is definitely a country legend. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 and has won countless awards from the ACM and CMA. Don Williams has given us an amazing career and has grown his fan base beyond huge. So, when I say his career is over I know that I am not the only one who will be crying. Don Williams has just announced his retirement. He broke the news today, March 1st in a news release. He released the following statement, Its time to hang my hat up and enjoy some quiet time at home. Im so thankful for my fans, my friends and my family for their everlasting love and support. Williams has given us an amazing career and I will be eternally grateful for him. Williams was planning on touring in 2016. He had to postpone the entire tour due to a huge surgery. Williams had to undergo a full hip replacement. Hip replacements are extremely hard to recover from. It is a long and grueling process. So, Williams decided to hang up the towel instead of struggling through a tour. I can understand his decision. He wants to spend more time with loved ones and finally time off from touring. Williams was called the Gentle Giant due to his 61 height and his demeanor that was extremely laid back. Will you miss Don Williams performances? 