Lawson Bates: Lawson Bates. Writer: Past the Past. Lawson Bates is a singer-songwriter, actor and reality TV star. He is best known for appearing on Bringing Up Bates. He was born in Anderson County, Tennessee on July 27, 1992 as William Lawson Bates to Gilvin Bates and Kelly Jo Bates. He has 18 siblings. He lives in Rocky Top, Tennessee with his parents and 18 siblings.
Known For: Past the Past (Writer), Bringing Up Bates (Self), United Bates of America (Self), Counting On (Self)