[2][3][4] In 2024, Wilson released his memoirs outlining his unusual journey from the Texas countryside to the piano tuning for the world's biggest stars and finding his voice as a successful instrumental artist.
The book includes exclusive stories about his interactions with Elton John, Paul McCartney, Carole King and more.
[8] PBS produced and aired the music special Jim Wilson: A Place in my Heart filmed live in Amarillo, Texas at the Globe-News Center.
[10][11] In July, 2020, Wilson teamed up with Arlo Guthrie to release a well received recording of Stephen Foster's moving song "Hard Times Come Again No More".
The record was produced and performed by Wilson on Piano and sung by Guthrie featuring vocalist Vanessa Bryan.