Andy Williams
American singer (1927–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howard Andrew Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold certified[1] and three platinum certified.[2] He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a television variety show, from 1962 to 1971, along with numerous TV specials. The Andy Williams Show won three Emmy Awards. He sold more than 45 million records worldwide, including more than 10 million certified units in the United States.[3][4]
Andy Williams | |
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 Williams in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Howard Andrew Williams |
| Born | December 3, 1927 Wall Lake, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 2012 (aged 84) Branson, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Traditional pop, easy listening |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1938–2012 |
| Labels | |
| Website | andywilliams |
Williams was active in the music industry for over 70 years until his death in September 2012 from bladder cancer, at the age of 84.