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Deniece Williams Biography

Deniece Williams is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on June 3, 1950 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Singer-songwriter who recorded the soul-soul timeless “Free” in 1976, and other hits such as “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle” and “Let’s Hear it for The Boy.”

She sang often duets with She often sang duets with Johnny Mathis…

As Deniece Chandler, she recorded for The Toddlin’ Tow group of labels. One of those early records, “I’m Walking Away”, was released on Toddlin’s subsidiary Lock Records in the late 1960s, is a favorite on England’s Northern Soul scene. A brief spell in 1969 with Patti Hamilton’s the Lovelites resulted in her lead on “I’m Not Like the Others”, a track that was eventually released in 1999. She married Kendrick Williams, a former classmate, before she relocated to California in the early 1970s. She became a backup vocalist for Stevie Wonder as part of “Wonderlove”, lending her vocals on his albums Talking Book, Fulfillingness’ First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life. Williams also appeared on Syreeta Wright’s 1974 album Stevie Wonder Presents: Syreeta, Minnie Riperton’s 1974 album Perfect Angel and Roberta Flack’s 1975 album Feel Like Makin’ Love.

Williams has been married three times and has four sons. Williams was married to her middle school sweetheart Kendrick Williams from 1971 until 1975. Together they had two sons, Kendrick Jr. (b. 1972) and Kevin (b. 1973). In May 1981, Williams married actor and minister Christipher Joy. Williams and Joy separated in August 1982, divorcing later that year. From 1986 until 1993, Williams was married to Brad Westering, with whom she had two sons: Forrest (b. 1988) and Logan.

She was married three times, to Ken Williams, Brad Westering along with Christopher Joy. She has four sons : Logan, Kendrick, Forrest and Kevin.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Williams guested on Roberta Flack’s 1977 album, Blue Lights in the Basement, and sang along with Maurice White on Weather Report’s 1978 album, Mr. Gone.

Deniece Williams Net Worth

Deniece Williams is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Deniece Williams's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She initially wanted to become an anesthetist, but she dropped out of college due her low grades. She later sang at Casino Royal and also as being the ward clerk for an Chicago hospital.

She is a multi-Grammy Award winning performer, winning the award for Best Female Soul Gospel Performance in 1987 for “I Surrender All.”

Deniece Williams (born June Deniece Chandler; June 3, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and producer. Williams has been described as “one of the great soul voices” by the BBC. Williams has won four Grammys with twelve nominations altogether.

A few months before the release of This Is Niecy, Charles Stepney died. White went on to solely produce Williams’ second album, Song Bird, released in 1977. The album rose to No. 23 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. The Daily Express noted that Songbird is “filled with gorgeous songs that showcase her four-octave range to full effect”. John Rockwell of The New York Times also called the album “most appealing” and “refreshingly varied”. A song from the album called “Baby, Baby My Love’s All for You”, reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. 32 UK Singles chart.

Williams went on to issue a duet album with Johnny Mathis dubbed That’s What Friends Are For in 1978 on Columbia for Kalimba Productions. The LP rose to No. 14 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. 19 on the Billboard 200 chart. That album has also been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. A song from the album called “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Soul Songs and Adult Contemporary Songs charts.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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She left Wonder in 1975 to sign a deal with Columbia Records and Kalimba Productions. Kalimba was a production company started by Maurice White and Charles Stepney. Williams went on to work on her first studio album with both White and Stepney as its producers. Released in 1976 This Is Niecy rose to Nos. 3 and 33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Billboard 200 charts. This is Niecy has also been certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA and silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry. An album cut, “Free”, got to nos. 1, 2 & 25 on the UK Singles, Billboard Hot R&B Songs and Hot 100charts respectively. Another single being “That’s What Friends Are For” rose to No. 8 on the UK Singles chart.

Although Williams had recorded one inspirational song on almost each of her mainstream albums, it was in 1980 that her musical career path began to change favoring Gospel music. Williams joined with friends Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire fame, Billy Davis and Marilyn McCoo to present a gospel show at The Roxy, a popular Los Angeles club: “Jesus at the Roxy”. Williams later reported that “God did something miraculous. Over three hundred people were saved.” In 1985, at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards, Williams sang an a cappella version of her 1977 composition “God Is Amazing”, a Gospel song, rather than her No. 1 song “Let’s Hear It for the Boy”, much to her record company’s disdain.

Who is Deniece Williams Dating?

According to our records, Deniece Williams married to Brad Westering , Christopher Joy , Ken Williams . As of December 1, 2023, Deniece Williams’s is not dating anyone.

William’s fourth studio recording, When Love Comes Calling was issued in 1979 by ARC Records (ARC), Maurice White’s vanity label on Columbia. The album rose to No. 27 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. A single from the album, “I’ve Got the Next Dance”, rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart.

Facts & Trivia

Deniece Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Deniece Williams celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.

Williams issued her follow-up album, My Melody, in 1981 on Columbia/ARC. The album rose to No. 13 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. My Melody has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. The single, “Silly”, reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.

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Is Deniece Williams still singing?

It’s refreshing to hear of a singer/songwriter who has done as well as Deniece Williams has. A Grammy Award winning artist, she’s been going strong since the 70s, and although her solo music production has somewhat dwindled over the years, she maintains a large following, and she is still an incredible performer.

How old is Deniece Williams now?

71 years (June 3, 1951)

Where was Deniece Williams born?

Gary, IN

Who is Deniece Williams married to?

Spouse

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