Let’s hear it for singer Deniece Williams. The 75-year-old singer, best known to fans for her 1984 hit “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” from the Footloose soundtrack, looks and sounds like no time has ...

Standing in front of her mural at the corner of 25th Avenue and Broadway, belting the lyrics to her song, “Silly,” Grammy award-winning singer Deniece Williams showed why she’s known as Greater Gary’s ...

*Thirty-six years ago today, Deniece Williams locked down her third R&B No. 1 and second Billboard Hot 100 topper with “Let’s Hear It for the Boy.” It was featured in a little movie you might’ve heard ...

In an era of soul queens who carried themselves like unreachable royalty, Deniece Williams always stood out as an eminently approachable star. Her down-to-earth persona flows from her soaring soprano, ...

This video is no longer available. She memorably sang “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” on the iconic soundtrack of “Footloose” (1984). This Saturday, Deniece Williams performs live at Bethesda Blues & Jazz ...

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*This writer traveled down memory lane recently with singer/percussionist Sheila E. We talked about her family, career, Prince, and her upcoming show at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, located ...

Even though Grammy winner Deniece Williams gets home for family visits to her Gary roots from time to time, she’s not always booked to be in the spotlight for a concert appearance. “Valentine’s Soul ...

Sean Penn has two Oscars. Even though he doesn't act that often these days, Penn has been a movie star for nearly 40 years. He's one of the most respected actors of his generation. Things didn't turn ...

Gary has been the home of and a launching pad for many great musical artists over the years. Among them are The Spaniels, Jimmy Reed, The Jacksons, Sista Monica Parker, The Kinsey Report, Victoria ...

Born June Deniece Chandler (birthdate June 3, 1950) known by her stage name, Deniece Williams is an American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the ...