Vanessa R. Williams
Vanessa R. Williams | |
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| Birth name | Vanessa Renee Williams |
| Born | November 28, 1960 |
| Origin | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist/Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Light Records |
Vanessa Renee Williams, (born November 28, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American gospel music singer.
After working as a public school art teacher for many years, she signed with Light Records and . Her debut album Vanessa was released in 2002 and made the top ten of Billboard magazine's gospel albums chart.[1] Her follow-up album Here I Go Again was released in 2004.[2] She performed for several years with Yolanda Adams and as a member of Richard Smallwood's ensemble Vision.[3]
References[]
- ^ Kenny Taylor, "In His Name: DC – 'Still Representing!'". The Washington Informer, October 2, 2002 – via HighBeam Research (subscription required).
- ^ "Vanessa R. Williams inspires on Bajada label; Andre Ward 'Steps in the Name of Love'", Chicago Defender, June 12, 2004 – via HighBeam Research (subscription required).
- ^ Vanessa Williams, The Kennedy Center (accessed 2015-02-26).
External links[]
- Artist Direct bio
- Gospel City bio
- Interview at VocalMusician.com
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- 1960 births
- Living people
- African-American singers
- American female singers
- American gospel singers
- African-American women musicians
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