Gospel Singer, Recording Artist, Minister
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Key moments and achievements from Beau Williams's life.
Beau was born
· Houston, Texas, USA
Award
Williams appeared on the nationally broadcast talent competition Star Search and defeated Sam Harris, who had held the male vocalist title for thirteen consecutive weeks, bringing Williams to the attention of a nationwide audience.
Award
Williams appeared on the nationally broadcast talent competition Star Search and defeated Sam Harris, who had held the male vocalist title for thirteen consecutive weeks, bringing Williams to the attention of a nationwide audience.
Signing
With the support of jazz legend George Benson, Williams secured a recording contract with Capitol Records and released his self-titled debut album, beginning a four-album run with the label through 1986.
Signing
With the support of jazz legend George Benson, Williams secured a recording contract with Capitol Records and released his self-titled debut album, beginning a four-album run with the label through 1986.
Album Release
Williams released the gospel album Wonderful, which peaked at number two on the Billboard Gospel chart and remained in the top ten for fifty-eight consecutive weeks. The title track reached number one on the gospel singles chart.
Album Release
Williams released the gospel album Wonderful, which peaked at number two on the Billboard Gospel chart and remained in the top ten for fifty-eight consecutive weeks. The title track reached number one on the gospel singles chart.
Award
The song "Wonderful" earned Williams a Dove Award for Song of the Year, along with Grammy, Stellar, and James Cleveland Award nominations, affirming his place among the leading figures in contemporary gospel music.
Award
The song "Wonderful" earned Williams a Dove Award for Song of the Year, along with Grammy, Stellar, and James Cleveland Award nominations, affirming his place among the leading figures in contemporary gospel music.
Television
Williams became a regular on Robert Tilton's Success-N-Life television program on BET, a relationship that continued through 2007, expanding his reach to millions of viewers across the country.
Television
Williams became a regular on Robert Tilton's Success-N-Life television program on BET, a relationship that continued through 2007, expanding his reach to millions of viewers across the country.
Album Release
At age 71, Williams released the nineteen-track album Timeless, featuring a collaboration with vocal group The HamilTones and demonstrating that his creative energy had not diminished over a career spanning four decades.
Album Release
At age 71, Williams released the nineteen-track album Timeless, featuring a collaboration with vocal group The HamilTones and demonstrating that his creative energy had not diminished over a career spanning four decades.
Beau Williams passed away
