Looking at all the other people running, I said why not change things on the highest level. However, Williams, who in recent years has done a lot of motivational speaking, cited Republican candidate Donald Trump as one of his reasons for entering the ring.
He told NBC News,. I wanted to inspire and encourage. In what could have been the destruction of his comeback, Williams alleged that his ex-manager, Alfred Battle, tried to lure him into participating in a heroin smuggling scheme. The original jingle was previously performed by Britney Spears. Five years after his viral video, The Columbus Dispatch profiled Williams once again to see how he had been doing in recent years.
Luckily, the news was good this time around! Williams shared that he had begun starring in his very own weekday radio program, The Golden Voice Show, in Columbus, Ohio. The best part? Thank you, Jesus. While recapping the story of his rise, fall, and rise again, Williams became emotional about his desire to leave a legacy of which both his fans and family could be proud.
To that end, he now works with homeless charities, like Friends of the Homeless, the shelter he once relied on when he was down and out. According to Good News Center, Williams has even larger charitable aspirations.
I am voting for the first time in 25 years. Williams struggled to stay sober About a week after he became famous, Williams admitting to talk show host Dr. Williams for president? Williams also spoke fondly about how well his mom raised him, saying that her commitment to "The Golden Rule" treat others as you want them to treat you was the reason why he held onto his kindness despite living on the streets.
In that same episode of Today, Al Roker read Williams a statement his mother had sent in. Let him see that there's more to life then hanging around with the wrong crowd and taking drugs. The book didn't sugar coat Williams' life or the poor choices he made while he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including when he would use his then-girlfriend in order to buy more drugs. The newly minted author went on Today to discuss his book and how his life had been going in the months since he'd previously made headlines.
When Matt Lauer asked Williams why he chose to write such an honest memoir, Williams revealed that he never lost hope throughout even his darkest days, perhaps meaning that he wanted to share that message of hope with the world. Williams also revealed in that interview that, as of the taping, he'd been sober for one full year and had hired a brand new team of "good people" that would have his best interests in mind.
Williams also admitted that he still struggled, but was taking things "one day at a time. Ted Williams' troubles were far from over after he got sober. Sadly, in this interview, he revealed that he was dealing with serious money problems. Williams went on to explain that poor management and trusting the wrong people were behind his financial woes. A lot of people that were involved in my life then shouldn't have been I wasn't focused," the voice over artist admitted.
What did these people do? Williams alleged that one management company "deprived [him] of residuals," and another set him up in a nice condo but took a lot of money for it. I don't even have a car right now.
Ted Williams, AKA The Man with the Golden Voice, surprised many people when in , he announced he'd be running in the presidential election as an independent candidate. Williams explained that he'd be running his campaign based on veterans' rights, fighting housing discrimination, bettering the school system, improving the job market, and serving as "a voice for people who are struggling.
Looking at all the other people running, I said why not change things on the highest level. Not only did he announce his presidential campaign, but he also lent his voice to a big brand's big commercial. As per AdAge , the Man with the Golden Voice's iconic pipes were used in Pepsi's newest version of their "Joy of Pepsi" campaign when, at the beginning of the commercial, he said, "Alright everybody, if this doesn't get your toes tappin', then check your pulse" via iSpot.
Additionally, PepsiCo shared that this advertisement was in line with their long-established branding. The advertisement wasn't just big for Pepsi; it was also big for Williams. This was the first commercial he'd ever done for Pepsi, and, considering how widely the video played and the fact that it aired during the Superbowl, he probably made a fair chunk of change as per NBC News.
Ted Williams escaped disaster in , when, according to the Daily Mail , his former manager reportedly asked him to be part of a drug smuggling plot. According to the Daily Mail, Battle was arrested on his way back from Ethiopia because, as per a release from the U. Customs and Border Protection, "Officers noticed that [his] bag was heavier than normal and found that it had a false bottom. Despite the alleged crimes, The Man with the Golden Voice still holds his ex-manager in his thoughts and prayers.
That's why, after a long journey of highs and very low lows, Williams was overjoyed to get back on the airwaves in His show, titled The Golden Voice Show , was a bit talk radio and a bit gospel music. Additionally, this new gig was actually Williams' very first steady job since Were his employers nervous about hiring him back because of his checkered past? Not at all. The Man with the Golden Voice also has a golden heart; Ted Williams is committed to giving back to the homeless community he was once part of.
According to an interview with Oprah: Where Are They Now , Williams frequently volunteers at homeless shelters like Friends of the Homeless, which is one he used to frequent. Williams is also helping the homeless in another way: giving out clean socks.
Additionally, Williams believes that being homeless himself called him to this duty. And I want my grandkids to look on YouTube and see some of the things that their PawPaw was proud of. Ted Williams might not be lucky in most things, but he does seem to be lucky in love. The Man with the Golden Voice has a long-term girlfriend named Kathy — super long-term. According to an interview Williams gave on the Tamron Hall Show , he and Kathy have been together for "over 30 years. She was also there with him on his viral rise to fame and his subsequent success.
Like when, as per a report from Entertainment Tonight , they got a condo together just one short year after the Man With the Golden Voice video came out. As of this writing, Williams and Kathy are going strong.
But that doesn't seem to deter their love, as Williams joked, "It's cheaper to keep her! When people think of Ted Williams they might not think "father. According to Today , Williams is actually father to nine children: two boys and seven girls.
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