WITH just six days before the 2012 staging of Shaggy & Friends on January 7, Grammy-winning gospel vocalist Deniece Williams is one of several international acts billed to perform on the Lawns Of Jamaica House.

Born June Deniece Chandler, Williams began making her mark in music during the 1970s when she became a backup vocalist for legendary musician Stevie Wonder.

In 1975, she signed to Columbia Records and one year later released her debut album entitled "This Is Niecy" which featured the chart topping hit single "Free". Her next hit "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" which went #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart came in the form of a duet alongside pop sensation Johnny Mathis.

To date, Williams who started off as a secular R&B singer and later made the transition into gospel has released a total of 13 studio albums and has received four Grammy awards between 1983 and 1999.

Her illustrious catalog of hits include "So Glad I Know", I Surrender All", Do You Hear What I Hear" and "We Sing Praises". Joining Williams on the 2012 line up will be Lauryn Hill, Eve, Gyptian, Maxi Priest, Cocoa Tea, Assassin, I Octane, Half Pint, Mr Vegas, Wayne Marshall, Tami Chynn, Romain Virgo and reggae superstar Shaggy.

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