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Deniece Williams (formerly Deniece Chandler), often referred to by the nickname “Niecy”, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. Williams, whose music has been influenced by pop, soul, gospel, R&B and dance, is known for her hits such as “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and “Silly” and for her vocal-duets with Johnny Mathis.

Added to entry dated June 9, 2008

Born: Jun 3, 1951 in Gary, IN
Genre: Gospel
Styles: Quiet Storm, Contemporary Gospel, Smooth Soul, Soul, Pop/Rock, Dance-Pop

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Deniece Williams grew up singing in a Pentecostal church, which was strict on the congregation listening only to gospel music. During the late ’60s, she was a candy striper in a Chicago hospital. Outside of wanting a 1959 Thunderbird, she had no serious ambitions. Nontheless, she still had interest in listening to music. Her favorites were Carmen McRae for her diction and Nancy Wilson, who, for Williams, exemplified class and elegance. However, her mother, also a singer, was her idol. The Gary, IN, native was also fond of Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Riperton, and Patti LaBelle. (The latter two she tried to emulate before her introduction into the music industry.)
In need of employment and with college on the back burner, the fledgling singer was introduced to Wonder by John Harris, her cousin from Detroit, who happened to be on tour as a valet for Wonder (and was also his childhood friend).
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