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
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[7] |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos |
||
| I Get Lifted |
|
35 |
| In the Myx (of your Will) |
|
40 |
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