Although Williams had recorded one inspirational song on almost each of her mainstream albums , it was in 1980 that her musical career path began to change favoring Gospel music . Williams joined with friends Philip Bailey of Earth , Wind & Fire fame , Billy Davis and Marilyn McCoo to present a gospel show at The Roxy , a popular Los Angeles club : " Jesus at the Roxy " . Williams later reported that " God did something miraculous . Over three hundred people were saved . " In 1985 , at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards , Williams sang an a cappella version of her 1977 composition " God Is Amazing " , a Gospel song , rather than her No. 1 song " Let 's Hear It for the Boy " , much to her record company 's disdain
27th Annual Grammy Awards
27th Annual Grammy Awards
Deniece Williams