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April 13 2009
 Joy just released a new EP called "One of Those Days".  It's quite a departure for Joy whose music has shifted into more of a alternative indie pop style.  Check out her discography page for more info on that CD.  Also, Joy has become part of a duo called The Civil Wars.  More information on that will be added if available.


August 1 2008
 Recently Joy has not been seen much in the music world.  She travels around the world frequently with her husband Nate and has begun writing for others.  There is no word yet on whether or not she plans to record again.  Joy is currently sporting black hair and can be seen on her MySpace page, which is updated frequently.


February 12 2006
 Joy just released a brand new single from her album called "God Only Knows."  Make sure you call and request it.


September 13 2005
 Joy's new album is fantastic and very highly recommended.  Her first single, "Hide" was extremely popular.  Be sure to request that and her new single, "We."

March 23 2005
 Check out the cover and track listing for Joy's new album here.  Thanks to Real Joyful for this info!


February 1 2005
 It has just been announced that Joy's new album will be titled "Genesis."  Check out the full track listing here.  It'll be released May 3, 2005 and the first single will be "Hide."


December 20 2004
 Real Joyful, a Joy Williams fan site just posted new information about Joy's new album.  There is no title yet, but four song titles are:  "Genesis," "Silence," "God Only Knows," and "Child of Eden."

Joy has been quoted as saying that the album will sound like this:  "Sonically, people have described it as having a freshness, a cool "Euro" feel with a kiss of the "80's," a strength in guitars without angst, along with melodic hooks that have a pop sensibility."

Joy has written several songs (some with new artist Matt Kearney) and is trying to decide which will make it onto her new album.


August 29, 2004
 Joy's new album, which was supposed to release this year, was postponed to next year.  Joy's website says that the reason it was postponed is that Joy switched management and switched booking agencies.  Plus, Joy was married in June, so everything together slowed down the album process.  Watch for it sometime early next year.

In other Joy news, click here to view a wonderful photo gallery of Joy and new husband, Nate.


May 4 2004
 Joy's brand new album will be releasing in late August, 2004.


February 16 2004
 Joy recently wrote a letter to her fans about her recent engagement, upcoming album and more.  Click here to see it.  Also, here is a photo of Joy and fiancée Nate:



February 1 2004
 Joy has been busy lately!  The talented singer/songwriter just announced that she is engaged!  Joy and Nate Yetton are planning a June 12, 2004 wedding.  This is the same day Joy's mother and grandmother were married.  Nate is the director of promotions at Inpop Records.  Joy and Nate got engaged on Christmas Eve.

Joy says, about Nate, "I'm ecstatic to be marrying my best friend.  He is truly the greatest extension of Christ's love that I've experienced on this planet."

And in music news, Joy has three new projects in the works.  A brand new album is set for release in July, 2004.  In addition, on March 9, 2004, the new WOW Worship (Red) CD will release and features Joy singing "How Deep the Father's Love For Us."  And finally, Joy and BeBo Norman have recorded a duet for the compilation CD, "The Christ:  A Trilogy."  This CD is the soundtrack for the movie, "The Passion of Christ."


March 3 2003
 Joy is featured on the new Wow Worship project, which releases March 18, 2003.  She sings "Hungry."


August 18 2002
 The first single from Joy's new album will release on August 23, 2002.  Be sure to call and request "Surrender."  Provident Music says that Joy's CD sounds a little bit like Nelly Furtado or Natalie Imbrulgia.  Joy wrote or co-wrote 8 of the 10 songs on "By Surprise."  Check out Joy Williams discography for the cover and partial track listing.


July 18 2002
 The title of Joy's album has been changed from "Every Day" to "By Surprise."  Watch for it on October 8, 2002. 


July 3 2002
 Joy's upcoming album is titled "Every Day."


April 29 2002
Joy's sophomore album is scheduled to release in early October. She's written some for the album and promises a lot of musical fun.


February 7 2002
In the February, 2002, issue of CCM Magazine, the editors name the "Top Ten Most Intriguing Single People." Joy is one of the ten. Pick up a copy of the magazine at your local Christian bookstore to read the full article.


January 21 2002
Joy's newest single, "No Less," is playing on Christian Hit Radio (CHR) stations across America right now.


January 1 2002
Joy has been on the "Oxygen" tour with Avalon and ZOEgirl. In spring, 2002, she will hit the road again, this time with Avalon and Mark Schultz.


October 30 2001
 Joy's brand new single, "Touch of Faith" has hit Christian radio and is doing very well.


October 4 2001
 In this month's CCM Magazine, you'll find a little news article and picture of Joy. The article is about Joy in a doughnut-eating contest with a local police officer, and it includes a good picture of the two of them. Pick up your copy to read all about it.


August 11 2001
 Joy is on the "Summer Jam" tour with NewSong, Greg Long and Jake. If it comes near you, be sure to check it out. It's awesome.


July 3 2001
 Joy's song "Serious" has been released to Christian Hit Radio. Be sure to call your local radio station and request it! Currently playing on Adult Contemporary Radio is "I Believe in You."


June 29 2001
 Phenomenal new talent, 18-year-old Joy Williams' first album hasn't even come out yet, but she's already made a name for herself in the music business.

Joy was featured on the "Left Behind" soundtrack with her song "I Believe in You" (which is also her first single). She's appeared in a couple of magazines and even sang at the end of the "Left Behind" movie!

If you haven't heard Joy yet, you need to. She's great. Her album releases July 24, 2001, and includes the aforementioned song. Watch for Joy on the "Oxygen" tour with Avalon and ZOEgirl.

For the song list and cover for her new album, click here.