Vanessa R. Williams

Vanessa Renee Williams, (born November 28, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American gospel music singer.

For other people named Vanessa Williams, see Vanessa Williams (disambiguation).
Vanessa R. Williams
Birth nameVanessa Renee Williams
Born (1960-11-28) November 28, 1960
OriginBaton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)Vocalist/Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2002–present
LabelsLight Records
Bajada Records

After working as a public school art teacher for many years, she signed with Light Records and Bajada Records. Her debut album Vanessa was released in 2002 and made the top ten of Billboard magazine's gospel albums chart.[1] Her follow-up album Here I Go Again was released in 2004.[2] She performed for several years with Yolanda Adams and as a member of Richard Smallwood's ensemble Vision.[3]

References
  1. Kenny Taylor, "In His Name: DC – 'Still Representing!'". The Washington Informer, October 2, 2002  – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) .
  2. "Vanessa R. Williams inspires on Bajada label; Andre Ward 'Steps in the Name of Love'", Chicago Defender, June 12, 2004  – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) .
  3. Vanessa Williams, The Kennedy Center (accessed 2015-02-26).
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