Jody Williams (Afrikaans singer)
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17 May 1990
Jody | |
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| Born | Jody Williams 17 May 1990 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG Records |
| Website | http://www.jody-williams.co.za |
Jody Williams (born May 17, 1990) is a South African pop/R&B singer. She won the fourth season of the South African reality television singing competition Idols on 9 December 2007 at age 17, making her the youngest winner of the competition until 2017, when Paxton Fielies won the Competition at age 17.
Her debut platinum-selling album, Just Gonna Be Me, reached No. 1 on the South African Albums Chart,[1] and spawned three consecutive number one singles on the South African Airplay Chart: "Love Is All Around", "Kiss of Life", "Wind It", and "Love Like This Before". Elements of Pop, R&B, dance and soul can be found in her music. Jody has cited singers Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion as her main musical inspirations and influences.
Jody grew up in a home in Cape Town, South Africa, as one of three siblings. Jody has an older sister Candice, with a five-year age difference. She first picked up a hairbrush and started singing at age nine.[2] At age 13, Jody started receiving vocal training.[2] She attended Bosmansdam High School in Bothasig.
