Deniece Williams

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Deniece Williams (born June Deniece Chandler; 1951-06-05) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer.

Williams has been dubbed "one of the finest soul voices" by the BBC.

Williams has received four Grammy awards in a row.

Early life

June Deniece Chandler was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, United States.

She enrolled Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, in the hopes of becoming a registered nurse and an anesthetist, but she was forced to leave after a year and a half. "You have to be a good student to enroll in college, and I wasn't."

Personal life

Williams has been married three times and has four children. Williams was married to Kendrick Williams, a middle school sweetheart from 1971 to 1975, before she moved to California in the early 1970s. Kendrick Jr. (b.) They had two sons together, Kendrick Jr. (b). Kevin (b. 1972) and James (b.) are stumbling out of work. (1973) In May 1981, Williams married actor and minister Christipher Joy. Williams and Joy divorced in August 1982, but divorcing later this year followed. Williams married Brad Westering, with whom she had two children, Forrest (b. (1988) and Logan.

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Career

Williams began performing as a college student, "a part-time job in playing at a club, Casino Royal," and I loved it. It was a lot of fun." She worked with a telephone company and as a ward clerk at the Chicago Mercy Hospital during those years.

Deniece Chandler was a name given to her by the Toddlin' Town group. "I'm Walking Away" by Toddlin's affiliate Lock Records in the late 1960s is a hit on England's Northern Soul scene. The Lovelites' brief period in 1969 led to her lead on "I'm Not Like the Others," a track that was eventually released in 1999.

She became a backup vocalist for Stevie Wonder on "Wonderlove," showcasing her vocals on his albums Talking Book, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life. Williams appeared on Sylvesta Wright's 1974 album The Perfect Angel and Minnie Riperton's 1975 album Feel Like Makin' Love were both included on Syvie Wonder Presents: a Love from Mr. Riperton.

She left Wonder in 1975 to sign a Columbia Records and Kalimba Productions contract. Maurice White and Charles Stepney established Kalimba as a manufacturing business. Williams started working on her first studio album with both White and Stepney as its producers. This Is Niece, 1976 This Is Niececy reached No. 1 this month. On the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Billboard 200 charts, positions 3 and 33. The British Phonographic Industry has also designated Is Niecy Gold in the United States by the RIAA and silver in the United Kingdom. A free album cut, "Free," needs to get to the top of the charts. Both 1, 2 and 25 appear on the UK Singles, Billboard Hot R&B Songs, and Hot 100charts. "That's What Friends Are For" - a new single that has gained to No. On the UK Singles chart, there are 8 ranks.

Charles Stepney died a few months before the publication of This Is Niece was released. White went on to produce Williams' second album, Song Bird, which was released in 1977. The album soared to No. 1. Billboard's Top Soul Albums chart ranks at 23. According to the Daily Express, Songbird is "plentavely loaded with stunning songs that showcase her four-octave range to full effect." The album was also called "most appealing" and "refreshingly varied" by John Rockwell of The New York Times. "Baby, Baby, All for You," a album tracker, debuted at No. 1. The Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart has a 13 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart, while No. 10 has risen to the top of the charts. The 32 singles chart in the United Kingdom shows the following facts:

Williams appeared on Roberta Flack's 1977 album, Blue Lights in the Basement, and performed with Maurice White on Weather Report's 1978 album, Mr. Gone.

In 1978, Williams began on to record That's What Friends Are For, which Johnny Mathis dubbed It's What Friends Are For. The LP climbed to No. 1 in the UK. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart, 14 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart, and No. 20 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. On the Billboard 200 chart, 19 people are listed. The RIAA has also rated the album as Gold in the United States. "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" a song from the album reached No. 1. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs and Adult Contemporary Songs charts.

When Love Comes Calling, William's fourth studio album, was released in 1979 by ARC Records (ARC), Maurice White's vanity label on Columbia. The album soared to No. 1 on the charts. On the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart, 27 songs appear. "I've Got the Next Dance," a single from the album, soared to No. 1. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart.

On Columbia/ARC, Williams released My Melody, Williams' follow-up album. The album soared to No. No. 1 on the charts. On the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart, 13 are at number 13. The RIAA has awarded my Melody Gold in the United States. "Silly," the single, debuted at No. 2. Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart position 11 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.

In 1982, Williams' sequel to Columbia/ARC, Niecy, was released. Niecy has risen to No. No. 1. The Billboard 200 and No. 20 are on the Billboard 200 and No. On the Billboard Top Soul Albums charts, he ranks 5th on the Billboard Top Soul Albums charts.

People referred to the album as "upbeat, soulful, and polished."

The Royalettes' "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" cover reached No. No. No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. 2. The Billboard Hot 100 chart ranks 10th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Williams and Mathis collaborated on "Without Us" the sipcom Family Ties' theme song that debuted in September 1982, with Williams and Mathis as the primary writer.

The album track "It's Your Conscience" had been released as a single in the Netherlands. It soared to No. 1 in the United Kingdom. On the Dutch Top 40 charts, 15 of them rank No. 15.

I'm So Proud, her seventh studio album, debuted in 1983, and she debuted it at No. 1 in the world. The Billboard Top R&B Albums chart ranks 10th on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. In the Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female category, I'm So Proud was also nominated for a Grammy. Let's Hear It for the Boy, Williams' 1984 debut, was released. The title track debuted at No. 1 on the charts. Footloose, number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, was included on the soundtrack. She appeared on Johnny Mathis' 1984 album A Special Part of Me, Stevie Wonder's 1985 album In Square Circle and James Taylor's 1985 album That's Why I'm Here.

Although Williams had released just one inspiring song on almost every one of her mainstream albums, it was in 1980 that her musical career path began to shift toward Gospel music. "Jesus at the Roxy" is Williams' collaboration with former Earth, Wind & Fire fame, Billy Davis, and Marilyn McCoo. Later, Williams said that "God did something amazing." Over three hundred people were saved. Williams performed a cappella version of her 1977 composition "God Is Amazing," a Gospel song, rather than her No. 78 at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985. Let's Hear It for the Boy" is her first song on her album, much to her record company's disdain.

So Glad I Know, her first gospel studio album, was released on Sparrow Records in 1986 and debuted at No. 1 on Sparrow Records, and she climbed to No. 1 during that period. The Billboard Top Christian Albums chart ranked 8 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, and Female Grammy nominated for Best Gospel Performance, Female Grammy. Sandi Patti Williams' duet "They Say" received the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance by a Duo, Choir, or Chorus, as well as "I Surrender All" for Female Soul Gospel Performance.

Water Under the Bridge, her tenth studio album, debuted in 1987, and she gained to No. 1 in the United States. On the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, 39 appears. The saying, "Never Say Never" reached the No. Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart has 6 songs on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, with No. 1 being first and No. On the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, 23 of them appear.

As Good As It Gets, her follow-up studio album, which debuted at No. 1 a year later, she took her successor to No. 1 in the UK. The Billboard Top R&B Albums chart positions 48 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. At No. 1, the "I Can't Wait" chart appeared on the charts. On the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, 8 appears. "This Is As Good As It Gets" was the best-selling single on the radio, and it has since risen to No. 1. On the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, 29 are at number 29.

Special Love, she released her second Gospel album in 1989. That album debuted at No. 1 on the charts. Billboard Top Christian Albums chart number 11 is ranked 11th on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

Williams went on to appear on Nancy Wilson's 1990 album A Lady with a Song, George Duke's 1992 album Snapshot, Stevie Wonder's 1995 album Love & Other Obsessions, and Spyro Gyra's 1995 album Love & Other Obsessions. On Harmony Records, she released Another Gospel Album, This Is My Song, in 1999. The album soared to No. 1. Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart places 14th on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. This Is My Song received a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, as well.

Love, Niecy Style, produced by Philly Soul veteran Bobby Eliz, was released in April 2007 on Shanachie Records. Love, Niecy Style soared to No. 10 in the U.S. Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart ranks 41. Williams appeared in Gary, Indiana, on October 13, 2007 at the re-opening of the historic Glen Theater. Williams was then named as an Outstanding Hoosier by Indiana State Representative Vernon G. Smith.

Williams went on to produce "Gratitude: The Rededication" with Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions and Sherree Brown in October 2007. The single came in No. 10. The Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart ranks 40 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.

Williams revealed on April 29, 2008, that she was preparing a plan to develop a program called KOP—Kids of Promise—in her hometown of Gary, Indiana. According to Williams, the program would include a center for education and the performing arts. Williams performed "Silly" with Monica at the BET Awards on June 27, 2010. Williams appeared on Unsung, TV One's musical biography program, as well as in June 2011.

She appeared on Cliff Richard's 2011 album Soulicious.

"When You Love Somebody" was her debut in the fall of 2020. In the fall of 2021, a new EP called Gemini was released.

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