Yancy Wideman Richmond (born July 16, 1980) is an American Christian musician, who plays worship and Christian pop music mainly focused towards a children's audience.

Yancy
Birth nameYancy LaDelle Wideman
Also known asYancy Wideman Richmond
Born (1980-07-16) July 16, 1980 (age 44)
Mississippi
OriginTulsa, Oklahoma
GenresWorship, Christian pop, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentvocals
Years active1997–present
Websiteyancyministries.com

Early life

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Yancy was born Yancy LaDelle Wideman, on July 16, 1980,[1][2] in Mississippi, to Jim and Julie Wideman (née, Spencer). She has a younger sister, and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Career

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Her music recording career began in 1997, while she has since released a number of albums, with four of them getting reviews. They are Rock-N-Happy Heart (2008),[3] Stars, Guitars & Megaphone Dreams (2010),[4][5] Roots for the Journey (2013),[6][7][8][9] and Little Praise Party: Taste and See (2014).[10][11][12]

Personal life

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She is married to Cory Richmond, and together they reside in Tennessee, with their children.[13]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Big Weather Change (1997)
  • Rock-N-Happy Heart (2008)
  • Stars, Guitars & Megaphone Dreams (2010)
  • Roots for the Journey (2013)
  • Little Praise Party: Taste and See (2014, with Friends)

References

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  1. ^ Yancy (@yancynotnancy) (July 16, 2014). "It's my birthday but you get the present! Today only save 50% off everything". Twitter. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "Yancy L Wideman in Murfreesboro, TN". Intelius. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  3. ^ Hayter, Ian (June 28, 2010). "Review: Rock-N-Happy Heart – Yancy". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  4. ^ Noel, Barbara (December 20, 2010). "Review: Stars. Guitars & Megaphone Dreams – Yancy". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  5. ^ Mertens, Scott S. (November 2, 2010). "Yancy – Stars. Guitars & Megaphone Dreams". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  6. ^ Bradford, A.T. (November 27, 2013). "Review: Roots For The Journey – Yancy". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  7. ^ Argyrakis, Andy (July 1, 2013). "Review: Roots For The Journey". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  8. ^ Westman, Barry. "Roots for the Journey". Worship Leader (September/October 2013): 82. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  9. ^ Teresa, Dawn (May 23, 2013). "Planting Truth". New Release Today. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  10. ^ Webb, Chris (June 19, 2015). "Review: Little Praise Party: Taste And See – Yancy". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  11. ^ Argyrakis, Andy (March 1, 2015). "Yancy And Friends: 'Little Praise Party: Taste and See' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  12. ^ Howell, Phronsie (April 7, 2015). "Car-Worthy Kid Tunes". New Release Today. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  13. ^ Cummings, Tony (April 8, 2011). "Yancy: From kiddies' praise to rock chickanery, she's done it all album". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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