Kat Williams born Katrina Williams (February 24, 1964) is an American Emmy Award-nominated blues singer. She is most noted for her soulful and blues textures.Born in New York, she started singing at a very young age. Throughout her career she made very memorable appearances on television and through radio. She was a finalist on America's Got Talent, where she made it through to the Las Vegas rounds. Williams also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina.