Kelli Williams (musician)
Kelli Williams | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kelli Evon Williams |
| Also known as | Kelli Malcolm |
| Born | June 1978 (age 45) |
Kelli Evon Williams-Malcolm (born June 1978) is an American
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 sang 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] They reside in Portland, Tennessee[9] with their son, Bentley Edward Malcolm, who was born May 2003.[10]
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[7] |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| I Get Lifted | 35 | |
| In the Myx (of your Will) | 40 |
References
- ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: WILLIAMS KELLI EVON". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia": 443.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Bush, John. "Kelli Williams : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (June 1, 1996). "Kelli Williams: The Nashville-based R&B gospel singer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ a b I Am Online (2009). "Kelli Williams-Malcolm". I Am Online. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c AllMusic. "Kelli Williams : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Billboard. "Kelli Williams : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ Intelius. "Royce Malcolm in Portland, TN". Intelius. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ Intelius. "Kelli Malcolm in Portland, TN". Intelius. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ Charles (April 27, 2004). "Come in Number 6... Your Time is Up!". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 17, 2015.