Hayley Nichole Williams was born December 27, 1988, in Meridian, Mississippi. She is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman. She is exclusively involved with the rock band Paramore, where she is the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and keyboardist.

 

Williams moved to Tennessee at the age of 15 when her parents divorced. In 2004, she formed Paramore alongside Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jeremy Davis, but over the years, the band has swapped members in and out. 

Besides Paramore, Williams has made numerous collaborations with artists, like October Fall, The Chariot, Set Your Goals, and New Found Glory. In 2010, she was featured on the single "Airplanes" by B.o.B, which peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. This collaboration won her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

 

In 2016, she launched her own hair dye company called Good Dye Young, which she runs in her spare time from the band. Her brand has become extremely popular over the years, and it is now being sold at Sephora.

 

Her vocal influences are Debbie Harry, Siouxsie Sioux, Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, and the Distillers.