5 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums charts. Williams later reported that "God did something miraculous.

"Never Say Never" reached No. Over three hundred people were saved.

[72] From 1986 until 1993, Williams was married to Brad Westering,[73] with whom she had two sons: Forrest (b.

Also, they had two sons together named Forrest and Logan. Thus, she is mainly recognized by her songs like, ‘Free’ in 1976, as well as hits like ‘It’s Gonna Take a Miracle’ and ‘Let’s Hear it for The Boy’. "They Say", a duet with Sandi Patti, Williams won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus and for "I Surrender All", she won the Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female. Deniece Williams was born on June 3, 1950 in Gary, Indiana, USA as June Deniece Chandler. 14 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. It climbed to No.

[24] The LP rose to No. | 

A song from the album called "Baby, Baby My Love's All for You", reached No. [9][10][11] 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. [4] Williams has won four Grammys with twelve nominations altogether. Also, her current relationship status is single.

The single, "Silly", reached No. [6][46][5] During 1984 Williams released her follow up album Let's Hear It for the Boy.

10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 1 song "Let's Hear It for the Boy", much to her record company's disdain. This week, Deniece Williams released a new R&B track called "When You Love Somebody." 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. She is known for her work on Footloose (2011), White Boy Rick (2018) and American Horror Story (2011).

Biography.

Sadly, this relationship also does not last long and she divorced in 1982. Official Sites. [7], As Deniece Chandler, she recorded for The Toddlin' Tow group of labels. [6] Love, Niecy Style rose to No.

23 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. [65] "I Can't Wait" charted at No.

However, she has firstly tied the knot to Ken Williams in 1972.

White went on to solely produce Williams' second album, Songbird, released in 1977. [37], Williams issued her follow up album, Niecy, in 1982 on Columbia/ARC. Another single, "This Is As Good As It Gets", rose to No.

Attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. According to Deniece, her parents had a very beautiful voice. [2019] Resides in Porter Ranch, California.

20 on the Billboard 200 and No. Deniece Williams ( born June 3, 1950 in Gary, Indiana, real name June Deniece Chandler ) is an American R & B and gospel singer, who at the height of her career in the 1970s and 1980s number-one success in the British and American pop charts go. [6][49][48][5], During 1987 she released her tenth studio album, Water Under the Bridge, which rose to No.



I'm So Proud was also nominated for a Grammy in the Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female category.

But, she dropped out of college due to her low grades.

[31] The album rose to No. Later, she tied the knot to Brad Westering in 1986 and got divorced in 1993. Also, her current relationship status is single. [12][13] An album cut, "Free", got to nos. 8 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. 1972) and Kevin (b. Williams was married to her middle school sweetheart Kendrick Williams from 1971 until 1975.

Was recognized by Indiana State Representative Vernon G. Smith as an Outstanding Hoosier (October 13, 2007).

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.

[59] On October 13, 2007 Williams performed in her hometown of Gary, Indiana at the re-opening of the historic Glen Theater.

Sadly, this relationship also does not last long and she divorced in 1982. Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, and Musician, Children: Logan Westering, Forrest Westering, Kenderick Williams, Kevin Williams, Spouse: Brad Westering (m. 1986–1993), Christopher Joy (m. 1981–1982), Ken Williams (m. 1971–1975).

[35] My Melody has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. After that, she again tied the knot to an actor and minister, Christopher Joy. 29 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

The single got to No. [19] John Rockwell of The New York Times also called the album "most appealing" and "refreshingly varied".

32 UK Singles chart. [62] On April 29, 2008, Williams announced that she was preparing a proposal to establish a program called KOP—Kids of Promise—in her hometown of Gary, Indiana.

"[68] In pointing to Williams's similar vocal ability as her former musical icon and colleague (Minnie Riperton), Mark Anthony Neal, in referencing Jill Scott's agility in displaying vocal acrobatics, states, "Scott draws on her upper register recalling the artistry of the late Minnie Riperton and "songbird" Deniece Williams. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was featured on the soundtrack to Footloose.

But, their relationship does not last long and the couple divorced in 1975. Deniece Williams (born June Deniece Chandler; June 3, 1951[1][2][3]) is an American singer, songwriter and producer. 1973). Another single being "That's What Friends Are For" rose to No. [22][23], 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. 1988)[74] and Logan. [5][6], June Deniece Chandler was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. [57], Williams went on to appear on Nancy Wilson's 1990 LP A Lady with a Song, George Duke's 1992 album Snapshot, Stevie Wonder's 1995 LP Conversation Peace and Spyro Gyra's 1995 album Love & Other Obsessions.

It was a lot of fun." While talking about the family background of Deniece, her father was a security guard where her mother was a nurse. [44], In the Netherlands the album track "It's Your Conscience" had been released as a single.

Kalimba was a production company started by Maurice White and Charles Stepney. 14 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.

The title track reached No. [6][53][54][55], During 1989 she issued her second Gospel album entitled Special Love. [60] Williams was thereafter recognized by Indiana State Representative Vernon G. Smith as an Outstanding Hoosier. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No.

11 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Released in 1976 This Is Niecy rose to Nos.

[36] Deniece Williams. [18] The Daily Express noted that Songbird is "filled with gorgeous songs that showcase her four-octave range to full effect".

email: niecyofficials@gmail.com . After that, she again tied the knot to an actor and minister, Christopher Joy. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Female Artists/Acts who have reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, (?