Kelli Williams (musician)

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.

This article is about the musician. For other uses, see Kelly Williams (disambiguation).

Kelli Williams
Birth nameKelli Evon Williams
Also known asKelli Malcolm
BornJune 1978 (age 45)
Nashville, Tennessee
OriginPortland, Tennessee
GenresGospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1995–present
LabelsSony, Word, Epic

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
List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[7]
US
Gos
I Get Lifted
  • Released: February 17, 1998
  • Label: Word/Epic
  • CD, digital download
 35
In the Myx (of your Will)
  • Released: July 4, 2000
  • Label: Word/Epic
  • CD, digital download
 40

References
  1. Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: WILLIAMS KELLI EVON". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia": 443. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  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. I Am Online (2009). "Kelli Williams-Malcolm". I Am Online. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  6. AllMusic. "Kelli Williams : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  7. 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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