Deniece Williams
Deniece Williams | |
|---|---|
Williams in 1982 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | June Deniece Chandler |
| Also known as | Niecy Williams |
| Born | June 3, 1950 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | |
| Spouse(s) |
Kendrick Williams
(m. 1970–1975)Christipher Joy
(m. 1981; div. 1982)Brad Westering (m. 1986–1993) |
June Deniece Williams (née Chandler; born June 3, 1950) is an American singer. She has been described as "one of the great soul voices" by the BBC.
She is best known for the songs "Free", "Silly", "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" and two Billboard Hot 100 No.1 singles "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" (with Johnny Mathis).
Williams has won four Grammys with twelve nominations altogether. She (with Johnny Mathis) is also known for recording “Without Us”, the theme song of Family Ties.