Beau Williams (January 6, 1950 – June 17, 2026) was an American gospel singer from Texas. Through Light Records he released an album Wonderful, which reached number two on the Billboard Gospel charts.
Life and career Early years Williams was born in Houston, Texas on January 6, 1950, the son of a Baptist preacher and choir director. Raised in Houston, he began as a regular on a live television show and had a regional hit record as Bobo Mr Soul, in his hometown whilst still a teenager. Williams appeared on Star Search in 1984 (where he defeated the thirteen-week-long champion Sam Harris).
Recording career Williams' albums with Capitol Records include a self-titled album in 1982, Stay with Me (1983), Bodacious! (1984), No More Tears (1986). "C'est La Vie", track 3 on his 1984 album, was later covered in 1986 by singer-songwriter Robbie Nevil, who also co-wrote the song in 1984.
After his third Capitol release, Williams signed with Light Records and returned to his roots in Gospel music. Summing up ten of his career highlights in the gospel field, The Best of Beau Williams was issued in 1995.
His 1989 project, "Wonderful" debuted at the number nine spot on Billboard's chart, landed at two, and stayed in the top ten family for fifty eight consecutive weeks. In the meantime, it earned a Dove Award for "Song of the Year", and Grammy, Stellar, and James Cleveland Award nominations.
Williams' later releases include 2005's "Visions" & 2002's "The Greatest Gift". His other recordings include Higher, Love, Power, They Need to Know, Covenant Brothers, and This Christmas.
Other appearances Williams was an anthem singer for the Los Angeles Lakers for six years, and has also performed for the Texas Rangers (MLB), Dallas Cowboys (NFL), and Houston Rockets (NBA). Beau Williams regularly appeared on Robert Tilton's Success-N-Life television program, which aired on BET from 1997 to 2007; and also appeared periodically on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), a religious broadcasting network.
Illness and death Williams died of cancer on June 17, 2026, at the age of 76.Gospel Legend Beau Williams Passes Away At 76
Discography Albums Year Album Label Peak chart positionsUS R&BUS Gospel 1982 Beau Williams Capitol Records — — 1983 Stay with Me — — 1984 Bodacious! 56 — 1986 No More Tears 48 — 1989 Wonderful Light Records — 2 1990 Higher — 5 1992 Love — 20 1994 Power — 32 1995 This Christmas Elbeau Records — — 2006 The Greatest Love — 43 "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Singles Year SingleUS R&B 1982 "If You're Ready" — "I Can't Wait 'till Summertime" — 1983 "Elvina" — "You've Been" — 1984 "Don't Say No" — "You Are the One" 64 1986 "There's Just Something About You" 38 "All Because of You" 94 "Give Me Up" — "Been Too Long" — "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
References
External links Beau Williams on AllMusic