Beau Williams (born January 6, 1950) is an American

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from

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. Through

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he released an album ''Wonderful'', which reached a number two on the ''Billboard'' Gospel charts.

Musical career

Early years

Williams grew up in Houston, Texas, the son of a Baptist preacher and choir director. Williams began as a regular on a live television show and had a regional hit record as Bobo Mr Soul, in his hometown of

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, Texas whilst still a teenager. He appeared on ''

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'' in 1984 (where he defeated the thirteen-week-long champion Sam Harris).

Recording career

Williams' albums with

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include a self-titled album in 1982, ''Stay with Me'' (1983), ''Bodacious!'' (1984), ''No More Tears'' (1986). " C'est La Vie", track 3 on his 1984 album, was later covered in 1986 by singer-songwriter

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, who also co-wrote the song in 1984. After his third Capitol release, Williams signed with

and returned to his roots in

Gospel music Gospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music and a cornerstone of Christian media. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music vary according to culture and social context. Gospel music is compo ...

. Summing up ten of his career highlights in the gospel field, ''The Best of Beau Williams'' was issued in 1995. His 1989 project, "Wonderful" debuted at the number nine spot on Billboard's chart, landed at two, and stayed in the top ten family for fifty eight consecutive weeks. In the meantime, it earned a Dove Award for "Song of the Year", and Grammy, Stellar, and James Cleveland Award nominations. Williams' recent releases include 2005's "Visions" & 2002's "The Greatest Gift". His other recordings include ''Higher, Love, Power'', ''They Need to Know'', ''Covenant Brothers'', and ''This Christmas''.

Other appearances

He was an anthem singer for the

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for six years, and has also performed for the Texas Rangers (MLB),

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(NFL), and

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(NBA). Beau Williams regularly appeared on Robert Tilton's ''Success-N-Life'' television program, which aired on BET from 1997 to 2007; and also appears periodically on the

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(TBN), a religious broadcasting network.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

External links

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