Joy Elizabeth Williams-Yetton is a Christian music singer and songwriter who lives in California. She had planned on a career in journalism or family therapy but instead signed with Reunion Records and released her self-entitled debut project in July 2001, attracting much attention; she soon went touring in support of the album, all while attending high school. In 2002 she released her second album, By Surprise. In 2005 her hit song "Hide", from the album Genesis, topped 7 radio charts in Christian radio. Background Joy Williams grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where her father, Roger Williams, served as the executive director of Mt. Hermon Christian Conference Center. During high school, Williams excelled and was often labeled as an overachiever. She maintained a 4.0 GPA while also filling the roles of varsity athlete and student body president at Valley Christian High School. At the age of 14, Williams was offered a rec

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