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Wanyá Morris
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Morris performing in 2008
Background information
Birth name Wanyá Jermaine Morris
Born (1973-07-29) July 29, 1973 (age 51)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1988–present
Labels
Associated acts

Wanyá Jermaine Morris (born July 29, 1973) is an American singer. He is best known as a member of the famous R&B music group Boyz II Men. Wanyá also competed on the TV show Dancing with the Stars.

Wanyá Morris and Boyz II Men

Wanyá Morris joined the group that would become Boyz II Men in 1987. At that time, the group was called Unique Attraction. Wanyá sang in his school choir with the other members. He became a full member when he was a freshman in high school.

In 1991, the group signed with Motown Records. They released their first album, Cooleyhighharmony. Boyz II Men became very famous for their amazing vocal harmonies. Wanyá sings the tenor vocals in the group.

One of their most popular songs was "One Sweet Day" with singer Mariah Carey. This song was released in 1996. Wanyá Morris continues to tour and perform with Boyz II Men today.

TV Shows and Movies

Wanyá Morris has appeared in several television shows and movies.

Dancing with the Stars

On March 8, 2016, it was announced that Wanyá would be a celebrity contestant on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars. He was paired with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold.

Wanyá and Lindsay did very well on the show. They made it all the way to the semifinals! They finished the competition in fourth place overall.

Other Appearances

Wanyá has also appeared in other TV shows and films, including:

  • Happy on the Ground (a music documentary from 2013)
  • The Odd Couple (2016)
  • Whose Line is it Anyway? (2017)
  • Hollywood Darlings (2017)
  • To Tell the Truth (2017)
  • Long Shot (2019)
  • Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021)

In December 2021, Wanyá appeared in the Christmas TV special A Very Boy Band Holiday. He also performed on the show I Can See Your Voice in March 2022.

Family Life

Wanyá Morris married Traci Nash in 2002. They have six children together. Four of their sons have formed their own R&B boy band called WanMor.

Music Albums and Songs

Wanyá Morris has been part of many successful music projects.

Boyz II Men Albums

Boyz II Men have released many albums over the years. Here are some of them:

Title Album details
Cooleyhighharmony
Christmas Interpretations
  • Released: October 5, 1993
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
II
  • Released: August 30, 1994
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
Evolution
  • Released: September 23, 1997
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
  • Released: September 12, 2000
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, cassette
Full Circle
  • Released: June 11, 2002
  • Label: Arista
  • Format: CD, cassette
Throwback, Vol. 1
Winter/Reflections
  • Released: December 1, 2005
  • Label: MSM, Urban
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Remedy
  • Released: October 25, 2006
  • Label: Koch, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download
Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
  • Released: November 13, 2007
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: CD, digital download
Love
  • Released: November 24, 2009
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: CD, digital download
Covered: Winter
  • Released: December 22, 2010
  • Label: MSM, Rhythm Zone
  • Format: CD, digital download
Twenty
  • Released: October 25, 2011
  • Label: MSM, Benchmark
  • Format: CD, digital download
Collide
  • Released: October 21, 2014
  • Label: BMG, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download
Under the Streetlight
  • Released: October 20, 2017
  • Label: Tango, MasterWorks, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download

Boyz II Men Singles

Here are some of the popular songs (singles) released by Boyz II Men:

Year Single
1991 "Motownphilly"
"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday"
"Uhh Ahh"
1992 "Please Don't Go"
"End of the Road"
1993 "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)"
"Let It Snow" (featuring Brian McKnight)
1994 "I'll ... to You"
"On Bended Knee"
1995 "Thank You"
"Water Runs Dry"
"Vibin'"
"I Remember"
1997 "4 Seasons of Loneliness"
"A Song for Mama"
1998 "Can't Let Her Go"
"Doin' Just Fine"
"I Will Get There"
2000 "Pass You By"
"Thank You in Advance"
2002 "The Color of Love"
"Relax Your Mind" (featuring Faith Evans)
2004 "What You Won't Do for Love"
2007 "The Tracks of My Tears"
2008 "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)"
"War"
"Mercy Mercy Me"
2009 "I Can't Make You Love Me"
"Iris"
2011 "More Than You'll Ever Know" (featuring Charlie Wilson)
"One Up for Love"
"Flow"
2012 "One More Dance"
2014 "Better Half"
"Diamond Eyes"
"Losing Sleep"
2017 "Ladies Man"

Other Music Projects

Wanyá Morris has also worked on other music projects and appeared on songs by other artists.

Singles with Other Artists

Other Song Appearances

See also

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