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Playlist: If Destiny’s Child released an album this year…

November 2, 2014

Since the release of “Nuclear” in January 2013, the ladies of Destiny’s Child have been reminding music fans that their sisterhood is as strong as ever, and that they still sound damn good together. In February 2013, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams famously reunited on one of the world’s biggest stages, the Super Bowl, when Kelly and Michelle popped out of

Featured·In Depth·Music·Then

“Say Yes!” and celebrate the one year anniversary of Michelle Williams’ unexpected gospel rebirth

May 21, 2014 One year ago today, a gospel game changer was unexpectedly dropped on the world: “Say Yes!” The Michelle Williams-lead collaboration, featuring fellow Destiny’s Child cohorts Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé, was a much welcomed explosion for Michelle Williams’ career, and for the gospel music scene. On this day

Journey to Freedom, Week 2: Honesty

Week two’s word in Michelle William’s Journey to Freedom journal contest is

Album Review: Journey to Freedom by Michelle Williams

Three weeks ago, Michelle Williams invited the world onto her Journey to Freedom with the

On ‘8 Days of Christmas,’ Destiny’s Child Made Girl Power Festive

December 18, 2021

Destiny's Child·Featured·For the Nostalgia·Music·Retrospectives

In 2001, Destiny’s Child were on top of the world. In May, they released their third album Survivor which had record-breaking first week sales, two #1 singles and two more top 10 hits. They headlined MTV’s TRL tour that summer, and were literally everywhere. That fall, they announced that they would embark

Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 2

December 7, 2021

Music·Playlists

This Christmas season, the staff of THE 97 will be sharing their favorite holiday songs via our new 97 Minutes of Christmas Playlist series. Each playlist contains 1 hour and 37 minutes of Christmas jams personally curated by the staff writer. VOLUME 2, CURATED BY VINCENT Trimming my personal Christmas vibes

Book Review: ‘Checking In’ by Michelle Williams

May 28, 2021

Michelle Williams·Reviews

Checking In by Michelle Williams Michelle Williams has been publicly advocating for mental health awareness for many years. With her debut book, Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life — and Can Save Yours, she takes it to the next level. Throughout the book’s 211 pages, Michelle bares

12 Songs by Michelle Williams to Lift Your Spirit

March 30, 2020

Artists·Featured·Michelle Williams·Music·Playlists

Like most people, my favorite music provides the soundtrack to my life. Whether in times of joy and celebration, heartbreak and sadness, or, in this case, of uncertainty and fear, there are songs to comforts us through any moment. One of my favorite artists, Michelle Williams, has dedicated her career

Destiny Fulfilled, Relived: A Reflection of Sisterhood

November 16, 2019

Artists·Destiny's Child·Featured·In Depth·Music·Retrospectives

November 16, 2004. On November 16, 2004, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams reunited once more as Destiny’s Child for their final album, Destiny Fulfilled. However, to fully understand the magnitude of this moment, one must travel back and truly relive this unprecedented moment in music history. The Anticipation Was Real.

Review: Ever “Fearless,” Michelle Williams shines with new single

December 7, 2018

Music·Now·Reviews

Michelle Williams had quite the year, and as it comes to a close she is letting fans know that her creative juices are flowing once more. With her unscripted television series Chad Loves Michelle on the OWN Network, a starring role in Broadway’s Once on This Island, and new single “Fearless,” Michelle Williams is

Interview: Michelle Williams Revisits ‘Unexpected’

October 7, 2018

Featured·In Depth·Music·Then

In 2008, Michelle Williams made a bold change in direction with her third solo album. On the aptly titled Unexpected, Williams opted to release a dance-pop album after releasing two successful gospel albums (Heart To Yours and Do You Know). It was a daring move that yielded an innovative and infectious pop

Review: The American Pops Orchestra tributes Aretha Franklin

September 22, 2017

Music·Now·Reviews

Vincent Back in August when the American Pops Orchestra announced their Aretha Franklin tribute show starring Michelle Williams, I unquestionably declared I was going. I would drive down to D.C. for the weekend – no problem. But who would come with me? Immediately, of course, I thought to ask Andrew.

With ‘Heart to Yours’ Michelle Williams began her journey

April 16, 2017

Featured·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Music

April 16, 2002. Less than one year after the release of Destiny’s Child’s first album as a trio, Survivor, the ladies of Destiny’s Child began their solo careers. In the fall of 2001, the group announced their intent to release solo projects. First up on the solo train was newcomer Michelle Williams. Heart