Hayley Nichole Williams is a multifaceted American artist, born on December 27, 1988, who has made a significant impact in the music industry as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and keyboardist of the renowned rock band Paramore.
Paramore was formed in 2004 alongside Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jeremy Davis, and the band has undergone a few lineup changes over the years, with Hayley Williams, Zac Farro, and Taylor York being the current members. The band has released five studio albums to date: All We Know Is Falling in 2005, Riot! in 2007, Brand New Eyes in 2009, Paramore in 2013, and After Laughter in 2017.
In addition to her work with Paramore, Hayley Williams has also ventured into solo projects. She recorded the song "Teenagers" for the soundtrack of Jennifer's Body in 2009 and has collaborated with various artists, including October Fall, The Chariot, Set Your Goals, Zedd, and New Found Glory.
One of her most notable collaborations is with B.o.B, on the single "Airplanes", which peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song's sequel, "Airplanes, Part II", features new verses from B.o.B and Eminem, while Hayley Williams' vocals remain the same. This collaboration earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
In 2020, Hayley Williams released her debut solo single, "Simmer", and announced that her debut studio album, Petals for Armor, would be released on May 8, 2020. The album was preceded by two EPs, Petals for Armor I and II, which make up the first two-thirds of the album. Her second solo record, Flowers for Vases/Descansos, was released less than a year later on February 5, 2021.
Outside of her music career, Hayley Williams has also explored other ventures, including the online beauty and music series Kiss-Off on Popular TV, launched in 2015, and the hair-dye company Good Dye Young, launched in 2016.
