DERRICK WILLIAMS 

Meet DERRICK WILLIAMS, a confident yet humble talent blessed with a unique expression of his own! He is a singer, songwriter, and pianist, anointed with an extraordinary style of Contemporary and Traditional Gospel, Jazz, Rock, and Rhythm & Blues.... Williams’ style and captivating stage performances are showcased weekly as the Host of The Gospel Voice, a 30 minute music show, airing nationally every Saturday at 2:30 Am (EST), 1:30Am (CST), & 11:30PM (PST) on The Christian Television Network (CTN) and online at www.ctnonline.com. The show features a variety of formats from a live stage band with a live studio audience to an "up close" and "personal fee"l with Williams on the Grand Piano accompanied by a few vocalist. Williams also serves as the show’s Creative and Musical Director, as well as, Co-Executive Producer. The Gospel Voice celebrates three successful years on air.

Williams’ musical gifts were discovered at the age of five. Although he never studied music professionally, at the age of eight, he began singing and playing the piano for a Sunday School Service. His inspiring Gospel roots propelled him to excel in music via high school choirs—thus winning multiple talent contests and awards during his adolescent years. His firstprofessional gig was in Bradenton, Florida playing keyboards and singing lead vocals with a five-piece band to 50s and 60's tunes. "The Jury," an appropriate name for a band which appeared nightly at the Judges‘ Chambers gave Derrick the foundation he needed to become one of Florida's most versatile entertainers. In an effort to increase his versatility, he began playing Smooth and Contemporary Jazz music around the Tampa Bay Area. If you had to compare him to an industry talent–justice could only be served by paralleling him with some of the industries most dominate forces!

In an effort to reach a larger fan base, Williams founded Derlie Records, Inc. (pronounced "Deer-Lee"), an independent recording label company.   Florida. As Chairman and CEO, Williams heads the label's Creative Services Department, creating an avenue to independently showcase his song writing and producing skills—while maintaining his creative control. The goal for his record company, is to sign with a larger independent or major record label enabling his music to be marketed and distributed — reaching a larger market and audience sometimes difficult to reach with a smaller independent label. Williams continues to record music on his label, as well as, touring and performing Gospel and Jazz music to support sales of his CDs. His current CD title Most Requested Vol. I is a compilation of Jazz and Gospel live performance tracks. His new Gospel CD is expected to be released in the Winter 2011.

When not performing or recording music, he can be found touring with the musical, The Rock and the Rabbi. Williams, who originated the lead role of the Rabbi, joined the cast in 98' — receiving rave reviews for his thrilling stage performances. Pam Harbaugh of the FLORIDA TODAY writes "Derrick Williams, voicing Jesus Christ, seems to carve the song out of the air around him. He has amazing control and range and delivers a powerhouse performance.". The show dramatically acquaints its audience with a very "old Story"-- about the compelling relationship between Apostle Simon / Peter, a fisherman, (The Rock) and Jesus of Nazareth (The Rabbi). The show toured for three-years with Celebrity Attractions, a national touring company based in Tulsa,Oklahoma playing to sold out crowds at prestigious venues throughout the country — affording Williams tens of thousands of fans nationwide.

Whether you're listening to his upbeat dance rhythms, melodic ballads, or spiritual Gospel music, DERRICK WILLIAMS epitomizes a new experience in sound!