Hayley Williams

Hayley Nichole Williams, born December 27, 1988, in Meridian, Mississippi, is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman, widely recognized as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the rock band Paramore. She moved to Franklin, Tennessee, in 2002, where she met future bandmates Josh and Zac Farro. In 2004, she co-founded Paramore, which quickly rose from the underground scene to become one of the most prominent rock acts of the 21st century. Her energetic stage presence, distinct vocal range, and signature brightly colored hair made her a global icon of alternative rock.

With Paramore, Williams released several multi-platinum albums, including Riot! (2007) and Brand New Eyes (2009). The band's music has been heavily featured in cinema, most notably contributing the hit singles 'Decode' and 'I Caught Myself' to the blockbuster fantasy film Twilight (2008). In addition to her band's massive success, she has pursued a solo career, releasing the critically acclaimed art-pop albums Petals for Armor (2020) and Flowers for Vases / Descansos (2021). Throughout her career, Williams has collaborated with major artists, featured on the global hit 'Airplanes' by B.o. B, and won a Grammy Award for Paramore's hit 'Ain't It Fun'.