Karyn Williams

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Karyn Williams
Birth nameKaryn Kristyne Williams
Also known asKaryn White
Born (1979-07-28) July 28, 1979 (age 44)
Winter Park, Florida
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresContemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsInpop
Websitekarynwilliams.com

Karyn Kristyne Williams-White (born July 28, 1979), is an American Christian musician. She released an extended play, Wake Up, in 2011. Her first album, Only You, was released by Inpop Records in 2012, along with a re-release of the same album in 2013.

Early life[edit]

Williams-White was born on July 28,[1] 1979, in Winter Park, Florida, as Karyn Kristyne Williams,[2] whose father is Pat Williams, and whose mother is Jill Williams.[3][4][5] She has three other biological siblings and fourteen adopted siblings. Williams-White earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida majoring in broadcast journalism.[4] She relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2007, to pursue her music career.[4]

Music career[edit]

Her music recording career commenced in 2009, with the release of two singles, "Taking You with Me" and "Rejoice", and those both released in 2010, but were recorded in 2009.[6] Her first extended play, "Wake Up", was released independently in 2011. She released, Only You, on August 28, 2012, with Inpop Records.[7] This album saw two of its singles place on the Christian Songs chart, "Rest in the Hope", peaked at No. 43, while, "Hey There", peaked at No. 46.[8] She released, Letting Go of Perfect, on October 20, 2015, with Redline Entertainment.[9]

Personal life[edit]

She is married to Brian White, a music producer and songwriter, and together they reside in Nashville, Tennessee.[4]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums
EPs
  • Wake Up (2011, Independent)[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Williams, Karyn (July 29, 2014). "Oh my gosh....I had an amaaaaazing birthday yesterday!!! My husband spoiled me with different…". Twitter. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  2. ^ SESAC. "KARYN KRISTYNE WILLIAMS". SESAC. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Salamone, Debbie (January 9, 1997). "Magic's Williams, Wife Divorce After 23 Years, 18 Kids". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d Cummings, Tony (February 20, 2013). "Karyn Williams: The Nashville-based singer dubbed "this generation's Amy Grant"". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  5. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Karyn Williams : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout (2009). "Karyn Williams". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout (August 28, 2012). "Only You". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  8. ^ AllMusic. "Karyn Williams : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ Andre, Jonathan (October 18, 2015). "Music Reviews: Karyn Williams - Letting Go Of Perfect". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 25, 2015.

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