RISING STAR - New Voice of Gospel national talent search winner - NaTasha Yvette Williams

NaTasha Yvette Williams is profiled in the October 2004 issue of Essence Magazine and her rise through the ranks has come with a display of charm poise and talent.

(PRWEB) September 27, 2004 -- The New Voice of Gospel

NaTasha Yvette Williams is currently starring in AINT MISBEHAVIN' at the Trinity Repertory Theater in Providence Rhode Island through October 10, 2004. See the theaters website for directions, show times and seating information or call the box office at (401) 351- 4242. http://www.trinityrep.com/index.cfm?Action=Performances.PerformanceDetails&PerformanceID=61BF898680064EEFA5FD87341349D957
    
DWELLING IN THE SECRET PLACE is the debut CD of NaTasha Yvette Williams. This well crafted CD highlights her vocal virtuosity and song writing skills and is currently available nationwide through Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000069K2S/qid%3D1094788797/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/103-9943267-3855800

What is all the buzz about? NaTasha Yvette Williams is the talk of the gospel music scene with a voice that takes gospel to new heights as she sings with a spirit that audiences can feel. Discover the new voice of gospel for yourself by listening to her CD and seeing her in person on stage. This year promises many great things for this award winning entertainer and the fans who adore her.

The New Voice of Gospel
NaTasha Yvette Williams began performing at the precocious age of three in her Minister fathers church singing gospel songs. Throughout her life she has never performed to indifferent audiences and has been able to reach people of all faiths and musical tastes with her four octave virtuosity and passion for music. Ms. Williams believes that she is singing a message of love and faith that has been shared with her from on high. From deep within herself she shares her gift with fervor and conviction, connecting with audiences of all backgrounds and walks of life and bringing people closer together.

Ms. Williams became a serious student of music at an early age and went on to earn two degrees in the arts while studying acting and theater. She has performed in starring roles on Broadway and starred in a variety of Broadway touring productions. Audiences respond to her delicate vocal subtleties and her ability to convey powerful emotions that solidly reverberate from this remarkable singer. Audiences become rapt as she segues from nuanced emotion to powerful, gut wrenching passion that can surpass an orchestra as it reaches its crescendo. To NaTasha Yvette Williams her performances will always be about more than the music, her unshakeable faith is at the heart of each performance and she is passionate about her devotion to Christ.

Ms. Williams loves performing because connecting with an audience and touching people deeply becomes a shared experience between her and those listening. When she reaches an audience emotionally she is touched by the audience in return. Remarkably her intimate and generous performing style shines through on her debut CD DWELLING IN A SECRET PLACE. I am saved and living to be an ambassador for Christ" declares Ms. Williams Im encouraged by the opportunities that I get from Christ and feel that I have been chosen to do what I do."

Story Ideas
Can gospel singers find an audience beyond those devoted to God; those devoted to music? Yes they can. Introducing - NaTasha Yvette Williams.

NaTasha Yvette Williams is a rising star. She recently won the first annual New Voice of Gospel national talent search and is the talk of the gospel music scene with a four octave range, dynamic delivery and a truly charming personality.

NaTasha Yvette Williams
The New Voice of Gospel

R I S I N G S T A R
Everyone is talking about the New Voice of Gospel NaTasha Yvette Williams. Her four octave range and vocal virtuosity are obvious, her outgoing personality and love of performing are infectious and cross all musical boundaries. Her rise through the ranks has come with a display of charm, poise and talent. Ms. Williams has a personal fashion sense that places her at the forefront of contemporary gospel style and she is now available for photo shoots, personal appearances and interviews.

NaTasha Yvette Williams heartfelt performing style blew the audience away at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans where she shared the stage with Prince, LL CoolJ, Mary J. Blige, The Ojays and Tyrese this past summer. Ms. Williams proved that her music can thrill general audiences and reach people of all faiths with her positive message of devotion and love.

NaTasha Yvette Williams has made leading roles her own and redefined musical performances in such productions as Ain't Misbehavin, The Goodbye Girl, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Little Shop of Horrors, Godspell, Boesman and Lena, Mahailia, and Cinderella with Eartha Kitt.

Her television appearances include One Life to Live, The Wayne Brady Show, Sessions at Studio 54 and Trippin.

Her awards include but are not limited to being an Apollo Talent Winner and being the first person to win the Kraft Foods New Voice of Gospel talent search. She has degrees in acting and theater arts from MSU (MFA, Acting, with honors) and NCATSU (Theater Arts, Magna Cum Laude).

NaTasha Yvette Williams is profiled in the October 2004 issue of Essence Magazine.

Fans can contact Ms. Williams through Tashas Lounge. www.geocities.com/tashas_lounge

Please direct any and all inquires regarding the New Voice of Gospel - NaTasha Yvette Williams to:
Mr. Stuart Long
SlipNot
212-926-9243,
stuartmontgomerylong@allvantage.com

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