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My Take
Deniece Williams has one of those voices that instantly justifies the word soul, that soaring upper register on Free and Let's Hear It for the Boy is unmistakable. The BBC calling her one of the great soul voices is no exaggeration. What strikes me is how effortlessly she balanced commercial reach, two Hot 100 number ones, with genuine artistry, four Grammys and a hand in writing and producing her own material. There's a grounded dignity to her, fitting for someone from Gary, Indiana. Voices this real don't date; her records still sound luminous decades on, and I'll always reach for them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Deniece Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- デニース・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- でにーす・うぃりあむず
- Born
- June 3, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Gary, Indiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / record producer / recording artist / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lynwood High School
- University
- Morgan State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Deniece Williams born?
Born June 3, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Deniece Williams from?
Deniece Williams is from Gary, Indiana, United States.
What does Deniece Williams do?
Deniece Williams works as singer, singer-songwriter, record producer, recording artist, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.