At the age of 21 Will started recording in Johnny Mulhair's recording studio in Portales. Mulhair worked with LeAnn Rimes early in her career playing lead guitar and producing. As Will began recording more songs and releasing albums, he quickly started getting noticed. His music is accompanied with traditional fiddle and steel guitar stylings that remind you of all the greats from Hank.. With Forever — a mix of old-school honky-tonk, western swing, Cajun music, and barroom ballads — Banister puts a personalized spin on the timeless country music that he first heard as a child. Born and raised in eastern New Mexico, he grew up in a town surrounded by endless acres of pasture and farmland, within 20 miles of the Texas state line.
Will Banister: When I Get There In the April 2021 edition of Texas Life Magazine, we were blessed to have Will Banister as our featured cover story. Will's music was introduced to us by a very dear friend and after hearing the first song, we were immediate fans.. With Forever — a mix of old-school honky-tonk, western swing, Cajun music, and barroom ballads — Banister puts a personalized spin on the timeless country music that he first heard as a child. Born and raised in eastern New Mexico, he grew up in a town surrounded by endless acres of pasture and farmland, within 20 miles of the Texas state line.