Kelli Evon Williams-Malcolm (born June 1978) is an American

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ian. Her first album, ''Kelli Williams'', was released by

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in 1995. The subsequent album, ''I Get Lifted'', was released in 1998 by

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in association with

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, and this was a ''Billboard'' magazine breakthrough release upon the Gospel Albums chart. She released, ''In the Myx'', with the Word Records in tandem with Epic Records in 2000.

Early life

Williams-Malcolm was born as Kelli Evon Williams, in June 1978, to father, Eddie, and mother, Carolyn, in

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. She sang professionally at ten years old. In 1993, Williams-Malcolm appeared on ''

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'', which she won.

Music career

Her music recording career commenced in 1995, with the album, ''Kelli Williams'', and it was released by

. The second album, ''I Get Lifted'', was released on February 17, 1998 by

and

, and this was her ''Billboard'' magazine breakthrough release upon the Gospel Albums chart at No. 35. She released, ''In the Myx'', on July 4, 2000 with Word Records and Epic Records.

Personal life

Williams-Malcolm is married to Royce Edward Malcolm. They reside in

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with their son, Bentley Edward Malcolm, who was born May 2003.

Discography

References

External links

''Cross Rhythms'' artist profile

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