Hayley Williams, born on December 27, 1988, in Meridian, Mississippi, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the rock band Paramore, which she co-founded in 2004. Williams has also pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums like "Petals for Armor" and "Flowers for Vases / Descansos." Known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, she has become a prominent figure in the alternative rock and pop-punk scenes. Williams is also an entrepreneur, co-founding the hair dye company Good Dye Young.