Joy Williams (musician)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Joy Williams (Singer)


Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Joy Elizabeth Williams-Yetton
Born = 1983-84
Origin = Santa Cruz, California, USA
Instrument = Vocals, Piano
Genre = Contemporary Christian music
Years_active = 2000-present
Label = Reunion
Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.joywilliams.com Joy Williams' website]

Joy Elizabeth Williams-Yetton is a Christian music singer and songwriter who lives in California. She had planned on a career in journalism or family therapy but instead signed with Reunion Records and released her self-entitled debut project in July 2001, attracting much attention; she soon went touring in support of the album, all while attending high school. In 2002 she released her second album, "By Surprise". In 2005 her hit song "Hide", from the album "Genesis", topped 7 radio charts in Christian radio.

Biography

Joy Williams grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where her father, Roger Williams, served as the executive director of Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center. During high school, Williams excelled and was often labeled as an overachiever. She maintained a 4.0 GPA while also filling the roles of varsity athlete and student body president at Valley Christian High School. At the age of 14, Williams was offered a recording contract. When a second recording contract was presented to her two years later, she signed. Williams recorded her debut album and performing on two major tours while still in high school. Melvin Lourdes trained her to sing to what she is singing now.

On June 12, 2004, she married Nate Yetton in the Redwoods of California. In 2005, she attempted to venture into mainstream radio with her single "We", but the single received little mainstream attention.

In April of 2008, she and Nate set off on a trip through Europe.

Discography

*"Joy Williams" (2001)
*"By Surprise" (2002)
*"Genesis" (2005)
*"" (2006)

Christian radio chart positions

*2000: "A Christmas Reunion"
**"2000 Decembers Ago"
*2001: "Joy Williams"
**"I Believe In You" - #11 AC
**"Serious" - #6 CHR
**"Touch Of Faith" - #18 AC
**"No Less" - #17 CHR
**"Better Than I" - #18 INSPO
*2002: "By Surprise"
**"Surrender" - #4 AC, #2 CHR
**"Every Moment" - #7 AC, #1 CHR (1 week)
**"I Wonder" - #16 AC
**"By Surprise" - #7 CHR
*2004: "The Christ: His Passion"
**"Yes, I Will" (with Bebo Norman) - #4 INSPO, #13 AC
*2005: "Genesis"
**"Hide" - #1 AC (6 weeks), #1 CHR (4 weeks), #10 INSPO
**"We" - #1 CHR (1 week), Top 30 AC, Top 50 Mainstream Hot AC
*2005: "Come Let Us Adore Him: A Christmas Worship Experience"
**"Here With Us"

Compilation appearances

*2000: "" - "I Believe In You"
*2000: "A Christmas Reunion" - "2000 Decembers Ago"
*2001: "WOW Hits 2002" - "Serious"
*2002: "Let's Roll" - "With New Eyes"
*2002: "Girls of Grace" - "Live To Worship"
*2002: "Above the Groove" - "Surrender"
*2003: "WOW Worship Yellow" - "Hungry (Falling on My Knees)"
*2003: "A Very Sentimental Warm & Cozy Family Christmas" - "O Come All Ye Faithful"
*2004: "WOW Worship Red" - "How Deep the Father's Love"
*2004: "The Christ: His Passion" - "Yes, I Will" (with Bebo Norman)
*2005: "Come Let Us Adore Him: A Christmas Worship Experience" - "Here With Us"
*2005: "WOW Hits 2006" - "Hide"
*2005: "" - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
*2006: "WOW Hits 2007" - "We"

External links

* [http://www.joywilliams.com Official website]
* [http://www.reunionrecords.com Reunion Records]
* [http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/article.php?article_id=20 NewReleaseTuesday.com interview with Joy Williams]