Wedding Bells Ringing For Daryl Williams and Nelda Tomlinson

Montgomery, AL (September 30, 2014) Award winning singer/songwriter Daryl Williams exchanged wedding vows with his high school sweetheart, Nelda Tomlinson on Saturday, September 20th in Kingsport, TN at the Double Springs Baptist Church.

The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Randy Newman of the Beacon of Hope Church of God in Montgomery, AL. Music was provided by the Daryl Williams Trio, Shannon Knight and Heather Palmer. The grooms son, Cason Williams, served as Best Man and the brides daughter, Heather Palmer, served as Matron of Honor. Also standing in the wedding party were the groom's daughter Lyndsey Williams and Shannon Knight.

Daryl stated “I've been through some rough times in my life lately, but now I have been blessed beyond my imagination. To have found, and now marry my sweetheart from so many years ago makes me feel like a kid again. I am so very happy.”

The couple will reside in Montgomery. AL where Daryl s will continue to serve as Minister of Music at the Beacon of Hope Church of God.

You can learn more about Daryl Williams at http://darylwilliams.net or https://www.facebook.com/darylkwilliams

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About Daryl Williams

Daryl was born in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Burlingame, and grew up in San Jose California. His mother was active in Gospel Concert Promotions, and Daryl fell in love with Gospel Music at an early age. He remembers vividly spending time as a child with such Gospel legends as Doris Akers, Jake Hess and Vestal Goodman. It was at the age of 7 that Daryl decided he wanted to write his first song. There are now over 1,100 songs in his catalog. Daryl went on to study music at California State University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music.

From 1994 to 2008 Daryl traveled full time with his own ministry team, the Daryl Williams Trio. They recorded 10 CD’s and appeared on many Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concerts. They also appeared as regulars for 7 years on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program with hosts Dean and Mary Brown.

Daryl Williams' Father Passes Away

Prattville, AL (March 3, 2014) Paul Kenneth Williams father of Singer/Songwriter Daryl Williams passed away early Sunday morning. After suffering two heart-attacks in a very short period of time he went to meet the Savior of his life.

Son, Daryl Williams stated “Dad made a lot of friends in Gospel Music over the years and was a huge fan.”

Known for being such a nice man, Paul Kenneth Williams will be missed by the many friends he made both in the Gospel Music field as well as in life everywhere.

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

PAUL KENNETH WILLIAMS
Parkway Funeral Home,23599 AL Hwy, Trinity AL, 35673. Service will be on Saturday March 8th, at 1:00 PM. The family will receive visitors at 12:00. For additional information contact the Funeral Home at 256-355-6321.



You can contact Daryl Williams with condolences at https://www.facebook.com/darylkwilliams .

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About Daryl Williams
Daryl was born in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Burlingame, and grew up in San Jose California. His mother was active in Gospel Concert Promotions, and Daryl fell in love with Gospel Music at an early age. He remembers vividly spending time as a child with such Gospel legends as Doris Akers, Jake Hess and Vestal Goodman. It was at the age of 7 that Daryl decided he wanted to write his first song. There are now over 1,100 songs in his catalog. Daryl went on to study music at California State University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music.

From 1994 to 2008 Daryl traveled full time with his own ministry team, the Daryl Williams Trio. They recorded 10 CD’s and appeared on many Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concerts. They also appeared as regulars for 7 years on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program with hosts Dean and Mary Brown.

Daryl Williams Garners Absolutely Gospel Music Award Nomination

Prattville, AL (January 28, 2014) Renowned songwriter Daryl K. Williams has been nominated for Songwriter of the Year (Artist) in the 2014 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards to be held April 15, 2014 at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, TN.

Daryl Williams is known for such great hits as “Singin' With The Saints”, “Promises One by One”, “I've Got Joy”, “Glory To God In The Highest”. “Jesus Saves”, and “Mountain Get Get Out Of My Way” just to name a few, placing him in the “Who's Who” bracket of songwriters. Daryl has sang with such groups as the Speer Family and the Daryl Williams Trio writing hits for every group he has been with.

Daryl stated “I am humbled to be considered for this award among the great songwriters who were also nominated. I am very thankful to my peers in the industry who nominated me.”

The Absolutely Gospel Music Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the Southern Gospel Music genre. The Awards were founded in 2002 by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com. The award nominations are chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com and most of the winners are then chosen by the fans of the genre and readers of the site. In 2005 AGM started the Absolutely Gospel Music Award Celebration in which the top artists in the genre gather to literally celebrate each others accomplishments of the previous year.

You can learn more about Daryl Williams at https://www.facebook.com/darylkwilliams .

Daryl is not only a great songwriter, but also sings with the Daryl Williams Trio as well as taking select solo dates.

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About Daryl Williams
Daryl was born in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Burlingame, and grew up in San Jose California. His mother was active in Gospel Concert Promotions, and Daryl fell in love with Gospel Music at an early age. He remembers vividly spending time as a child with such Gospel legends as Doris Akers, Jake Hess and Vestal Goodman. It was at the age of 7 that Daryl decided he wanted to write his first song. There are now over 1,100 songs in his catalog. Daryl went on to study music at California State University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music.

From 1994 to 2008 Daryl traveled full time with his own ministry team, the Daryl Williams Trio. They recorded 10 CD’s and appeared on many Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concerts. They also appeared as regulars for 7 years on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program with hosts Dean and Mary Brown.

Exciting Homecoming Christmas Concert Coming

Guin, AL (November 5, 2013) Get ready for an exciting event in Guin. Alabama. On Saturday December 7th at 7:00PM CST. This is a community event, so if you like the Homecoming concerts presented by Bill Gaither, you will love this special"Homecoming Christmas Concert".

Christmas has always been a time for family and friends to gather in one home and share a meal, catch up with the past year's events and sing all your favorite Christmas songs around the piano. Come out to this special evening and celebrate the most special time of the year with some of your favorite singers and bring your family to join in this event.

The big night will take place at The Guin First United Methodist Church. The star studded concert will include special guest: Ann Downing, Daryl Williams, Shannon Knight, Brent and Heather Mitchell, and The Daryl Williams Trio. This will be an incredible night of beautiful Christmas music.

Daryl Williams stated “The homecoming style is very popular today and we thought it would be a great treat for the people of Guin to experience and participate in such a unique event.”

Tickets can be purchased at Guin City Hall – (205)568-2242 or at the Guin First United Methodist Church – (2050 468-2429 for $10 each and will be available starting November 11th (Kids 12 and under free).

You can learn more about the Daryl Williams Trio at http://darylwilliams.net or https://www.facebook.com/darylkwilliams .

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About Daryl Williams
Daryl was born in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Burlingame, and grew up in San Jose California. His mother was active in Gospel Concert Promotions, and Daryl fell in love with Gospel Music at an early age. He remembers vividly spending time as a child with such Gospel legends as Doris Akers, Jake Hess and Vestal Goodman. It was at the age of 7 that Daryl decided he wanted to write his first song. There are now over 1,100 songs in his catalog. Daryl went on to study music at California State University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music.
From 1994 to 2008 Daryl traveled full time with his own ministry team, the Daryl Williams Trio. They recorded 10 CD’s and appeared on many Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concerts. They also appeared as regulars for 7 years on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program with hosts Dean and Mary Brown.

Daryl Williams Signs Agreement With AG Publicity

Prattville, AL (September 20, 2013) Award winning singer/songwriter Daryl Williams has signed an agreement with AG Publicity. Daryl has written over 1,100 songs with many of them huge hits in the Gospel music world.
Deon Unthank of AG Publicity said “Daryl is a personal friend whom I have known for thirteen years. I've watched him go through good times and bad times and can tell you that he lives what he writes about. I am thrilled to be able to send news of Daryl Williams around the world.”
Williams has had such Gospel hits as: The Gaither Vocal Band - “Promises One By One” and “Singing With The Saints”, the Cathedral Quartet - “Blessed By The Hand Of The Lord”, the Greenes - “When God Has Another Plan” and “Jerusalem Coming Down”, Jake Hess - “I Got Blessed”, the Talleys - “Jesus Saves”, “Typical Day”, and “Surely”, Gold City - “Nobody’s There”, the Collingsworth Family - “Just Another Rainy Day”, Ivan Parker - “The Best Hallelujah In The House” and “Between Two Thieves”, the Kingsmen Quartet - “Joy’s Gonna Come In The Morning”, the Speer Family - “Another Hallelujah Coming On”, and of course any one who is anyone has recorded “Glory To God In The Highest” on their Christmas Album.
Daryl Williams sang with the Speer Family before forming his own group and he is announcing the reformation of the Daryl Williams Trio. Consisting of Daryl, Shannon Knight and Brent Mitchell, Daryl commented “I've never been more excited about forming a group than I have this one. With this array of talent there is no end to the styles and arrangements we can sing.”
You can find out more about Daryl Williams at http://darylwilliams.net or https://www.facebook.com/darylkwilliams .
You can reach Daryl Williams at darylkwilliams@yahoo.com .

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About Daryl Williams
Daryl was born in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Burlingame, and grew up in San Jose California. His mother was active in Gospel Concert Promotions, and Daryl fell in love with Gospel Music at an early age. He remembers vividly spending time as a child with such Gospel legends as Doris Akers, Jake Hess and Vestal Goodman. It was at the age of 7 that Daryl decided he wanted to write his first song. There are now over 1,100 songs in his catalog. Daryl went on to study music at California State University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music.
From 1994 to 2008 Daryl traveled full time with his own ministry team, the Daryl Williams Trio. They recorded 10 CD’s and appeared on many Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concerts. They also appeared as regulars for 7 years on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program with hosts Dean and Mary Brown.

Rick Shelton Named VP Of Daywind Music Publishing As Company Expands

Hendersonville, TN  - With 40 #1 songs, 2 BMI Christian Publisher of the Year nods and 10 GMA Dove Awards, including 2011 Song of the Year winner, “Sometimes I Cry,” Daywind Music Publishing has established a strong foothold in Christian music publishing.  In recognition of his leadership towards this end, Rick Shelton has been named Vice President.

Since joining Daywind in 2004, Shelton has signed hit songwriters and forged a strategic partnership with Lifeway Worship enabling Daywind to start a choral print division.  The most recent offering, “Love Won,” by Kenna Turner-West is up for a GMA Dove Award this year for Best Musical.

“Rick Shelton is a great leader.  He is completely focused on finding ways to create opportunities for Daywind’s songwriters.  We are so pleased to have him at the helm of our publishing division,” stated Ed Leonard, president of Daywind Music Group.

Shelton is overseeing Daywind’s expansion into other markets, recently hiring Stephen Duncan as Creative Director.   Duncan is the first graduate of the Belmont University songwriting program and has great relationships across all genres of Christian music.  His strong music background as a concert pianist will prove a plus as Daywind moves into praise and worship, adult contemporary and Christian hit radio formats through new writer signings and collaborations with the talented staff of songwriters at Daywind.    “Stephen Duncan was highly recommended for this role by Steve Rice at Centricity and Mike Murray at Integrity, two men I highly respect in this industry, and I am so excited to see what we will accomplish together,“ said Shelton.

Daywind’s family of songwriters includes Caleb Collins, Marty Funderburk, Ronny Hinson, Scott Inman, Kyla Rowland, John Darin Rowsey, Jeff Steele, Ben Storie, Kenna West, Dianne Wilkinson, Daryl Williams and Gina Vera.