Vanessa Williams

 Vanessa R. Williams, who records as just Vanessa Williams (born November 28, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American gospel music singer. After working as a public school art teacher for many years, she signed with Light Records and Bajada Records. Her debut album Vanessawas released in 2002 and made the top ten of Billboard magazine's gospel albums chart. Her follow-up album Here I Go Again was released in 2004.