Self contained writer, producer, artist and songstress, Al Mac Will is destined to do God’s will for her life; through a new music genre that is tearing down walls: Urban Country Gospel; A unique musical combination of gentle funk with a driving but subtle bass beat; the twang of the sweet steel guitar and a groove that’s new yet familiar.

 

When doctors at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious hospitals gave Al seventy two hours to live after her bowel was nicked during a planned cesarean section they did not know that her experience would lead to an encounter with God that would cause a closer and more profound walk with Christ. That ‘death’ itself would be the catalyst to champion a new musical genre. The question is constantly asked, why Urban Country Gospel? The answer for Mac Will is always the same: “it’s Gods will for my life and when you almost die and don’t, only a fool would continue to live life the same.”

Al Mac Will has written over 300 songs -each one vividly illustrating the testimonies in life- and developed Urban Country Gospel by incorporating country gospel’s traditional song structure with impassioned vocals and harmonies.  The urban contemporary feel of the music emulates from modern themes, melodic pop sensibilities and arrangements.  It is a music which transcends R&B, Country, Gospel and Pop to create a riveting blend of lyrics and rhythm. Passion, inspiration, triumph, tribulation, and rejuvenation brilliantly intertwine to create a sound that has been validated by 12 time Grammy Award winner and songwriter, Stevie Wonder, who encouraged her to put the “Urban” with the “Country Gospel.

 

Al Mac Will has ministered life-changing songs to thousands over the years: The Target Center (for the National Baptist Convention), The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, a packed house at the FORUM in Inglewood, California for Faithful Central Bible Church, Atlanta Live, TBN, the hit TV One show, The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors, which air in over 22 million homes and most recently, Bobby Jones Gospel on BET, The Inspirational Country Music Conference and the world famous Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee, to name a few.

 

Al Mac Will (Alice McAfee Williams) hails from a tight-knit and highly principled family in Eau Claire (meaning clear water), Michigan, Mac Will grew up in a wholesome household where Mom and Dad were the dominant positive influence and music and ministry filled the house. From New York to Los Angeles, she has had an illustrious career which includes singing with the "Father of Gospel," the Late Rev. James Cleveland with the Gospel Music Workshop of America, as a young girl, as well as Charles Mays, and opening for the Great Dorothy Norwood and the Williams Brothers, in addition to singing with The Rickey Grundy Chorale. Mac Will also had the longest song on the first project with Sparrow Records, entitled, “Lead Me On.” She has delightfully synthesized the best of R&B, Country, Gospel and Pop to create a whole new sound to the music industry. Al Mac Will 's music has been further validated by 12 time Grammy award winner and songwriter, Stevie Wonder, who encouraged Mac Will to continue her music after listening to her songs.

Al Mac Will (AKA Alice McAfee Williams), who is known to rejuvenate and rivet people with her vibrant persona is quick to note her blessings of wisdom, victory and discernment are a divine talent completely God given.  In Al Mac Will’s lead release songs, Holy Is the Only Way, she challenges each Christian to live a committed life of holiness in order to please God and change a dying world and “Stand Still,” which is a personal story in which the Lord cried out to a tired and disgusted wife after years of trials and tribulations in her marriage. It speaks of how to listen to God and come out victorious when you follow the Lord’s instructions.