Kelli Williams (musician)

Kelli Williams
Birth name Kelli Evon Williams
Also known as Kelli Malcolm
Born June 1978
Nashville, Tennessee
Origin Portland, Tennessee
Genres gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 1995–present
Labels Sony, Word, Epic

Kelli Evon Williams-Malcolm (born June 1978) is an American gospel musician. Her first album, Kelli Williams, was released by Sony Music Entertainment in 1995. The subsequent album, I Get Lifted, was released in 1998 by Word Records in association with Epic Records, and this was a Billboard magazine breakthrough release upon the Gospel Albums chart. She released, In the Myx, with the Word Records in tandem with Epic Records in 2000.

Early life

Williams-Malcolm was born as Kelli Evon Williams,[1] in June 1978,[2][3] to father, Eddie, and mother, Carolyn, in Nashville, Tennessee.[4] She sung professionally at ten years old.[5] In 1993, Williams-Malcolm appeared on Star Search, which she won.[5]

Music career

Her music recording career commenced in 1995, with the album, Kelli Williams, and it was released by Sony Music Entertainment.[6] The second album, I Get Lifted, was released on February 17, 1998 by Word Records and [{Epic Records]],[6] and this was her Billboard magazine breakthrough release upon the Gospel Albums chart at No. 35.[7] She released, In the Myx, on July 4, 2000 with Word Records and Epic Records.[6]

Personal life

Williams-Malcolm is married to Royce Edward Malcolm,[8] which they reside in Portland, Tennessee,[9] with their son, Bentley Edward Malcolm, who was born May of 2003.[10]

Discography

List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[7]
US
Gos
I Get Lifted 35
In the Myx (of your Will) 40

References

  1. ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: WILLIAMS KELLI EVON". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopdia": 443.
  3. ↑ Bush, John. "Kelli Williams : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  4. ↑ Cummings, Tony (June 1, 1996). "Kelli Williams: The Nashville-based R&B gospel singer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  5. 1 2 I Am Online (2009). "Kelli Williams-Malcolm". I Am Online. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 AllMusic. "Kelli Williams : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Billboard. "Kelli Williams : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  8. ↑ Intelius. "Royce Malcolm in Portland, TN". Intelius. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  9. ↑ Intelius. "Kelli Malcolm in Portland, TN". Intelius. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  10. ↑ Charles (April 27, 2004). "Come in Number 6... Your Time is Up!". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 17, 2015.

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