Emily Williams
| Emily Williams | |
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Williams performing in 2014
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| Background information | |
| Born |
8 October 1984 South Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG (2005-07) |
| Associated acts | Young Divas, J.Williams, Lavina Williams |
| Website | www |
Emily Williams (born 8 October 1984) is a New Zealand-born Australian singer and songwriter, who rose to fame on the third season of Australian Idol in 2005, and became runner-up of the season. After Idol, Williams signed with Sony BMG and became a member of all-girl pop group Young Divas, known for their singles "This Time I Know It's For Real" and "Happenin' All Over Again". Following the disbandment of the group in 2008, Williams turned to songwriting and penned hits for many renowned recording artists both in Australia and internationally. She did not write her younger brother's J. Williams' single "Ghetto Flower" (2008). In 2010, Williams' released her debut solo single "Spellbound", independently. Her debut solo album Uncovered was released in February 2012.
Emily Williams was born on 8 October 1984 in South Auckland, New Zealand, to a Samoan family. Williams' has an older sister — Lavina Williams, who was a contestant on Australian Idol in 2006 and also a younger brother — J.Williams, a singer/dancer in New Zealand. During Willams' early years, her father was very strict when it came to devoting yourself to religion and music. Before appearing on Idol, she worked as a forklift operator from Inala, Queensland.
Williams auditioned for the third season of Australian Idol in 2005. During the season, she scored three touchdowns from judge Mark Holden. On 15 November 2005, betting agency Centrebet announced their final-week prediction that Williams would win the competition, with her odds at $1.36 and Kate DeAraugo at $3.00. However, on 21 November 2005, it was announced that the winner was DeAraugo.
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