Some American Idol contestants bring fans to tears, and Oliver Steele’s season 21 audition performance was no exception. Oliver Steele sang Eric Clapton’s Change the World and dedicated the song to his paralyzed father. So who are Oliver’s parents? Find out all about them in the rest of this article.
American Idol: Who are Oliver Steele’s parents?
Oliver Steele was born to his parents Toby Steele and Kristi Williams.
You may have seen Oliver’s dad on American Idol listening to his son dedicate a song to him live. In fact, it wasn’t just Oliver, but the judges who joined in and sang before Oliver received his ticket to Hollywood.
While this was going on, Oliver’s mother was nowhere to be found.
Meet Toby Steele, Oliver Steele’s father
Toby Steele is the loving father of Oliver Steele. He was the one who inspired Toby to pursue a career in music.
Also, Toby was the only reason Oliver kept trying and trying out for American Idol. So when he finally got a chance to appear before the judges on his fifth try, Toby broke down saying, “He’s part of the reason I want to do this, it’s because of him. He’s the reason I’m here.”
Then Lionel Richie asked Oliver to take his Toby to the audition room.
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The Toby Steele era
Toby Steele was born in May 1964. So in 2023 he turned 58 years old.
This also means that Toby was 29 when he had Oliver.
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Toby Steele’s work
Toby Steele is a musician (guitarist and backing vocals). He worked with several bands and also teamed up with his son in different shows.
According to Kevin Chamberlain (leader of the Thunderbirds, the band Toby was a part of), Toby was an excellent musician. Unfortunately, a few years ago he suffered a stroke and stopped working.
“American Idol… Wow… That was AMAZING Oliver! I am so proud of you and VERY THRILLED for you. What an emotional moment on the show Toby… It was hard to see you like this, I won’t lie to you. But… Still… So happy for you and your family,” she wrote on her IG after seeing Toby and his son on the show.
In addition to music, Toby also had a business with his friend Jason Coon.
Regarding his education, Toby attended MT. Juliet High School. After that, life has been his teacher until now.
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Toby Steele on Instagram?
Toby was not on Instagram. But he was on Facebook @lanetoby.steele.
His bio at the time read: “Beloved son, dad, and grandfather… I get over it every day.”
Meet Kristi Williams, the mother of Oliver Steele
Unlike Toby, Kristi Williams didn’t appear on American Idol, but that doesn’t mean she was any less supportive of her son’s career. “I am so PROUD to announce to all my friends that MY SON…OLIVER STEELE auditioned for AMERICAN IDOL Season 21! Tune in to ABC on February 19, 2023 to be a part of her journey!!!” she wrote on her FB.
Read on to find out more about her.
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Kristi Williams Age
Kristi Williams was born in December 1967. That makes her 55 years old in 2023.
She is the daughter of Oma Lou and Marvin Meade. Unfortunately, Oma has passed away and Marvin is alive and well. In fact, her mother recently left this world on October 29, 2022. She was a former secretary at a public relations firm in New York and a talented photographer.
Last time we checked, his brothers, Loi Sturkie-Kiser and Douglas Meade-Milwaukee, were still alive. The other two siblings are Delana Creech and Whitney Meade.
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Artwork by Kristi Williams
Kristi Williams is a hairdresser. She worked for a long time at the House of Style hair salon.
Regarding her education, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Michigan State University and Marygrove College. He also graduated from Jenkins Independent School in 1985.
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Kristi Williams on Instagram?
Like her husband, we couldn’t find her on Instagram.
But here are her Facebook accounts @kristi.williams.733450 and @KristiWilliams.
Related FAQ
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Where do Oliver Steele’s parents live?
In 2023, Oliver’s father Toby lived in Old Hickory, TN while his mother Kristi lived in Dandridge, Tennessee.
But originally, Kristi is from Jenkins, Kentucky.
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How many children do Oliver Steele’s parents have?
Oliver’s mother has four children: Holly, Hunter, Oliver, and Savannah.
Holly DeGrendel (Lawson): Born in January 1993, Holly studied for a Master of Social Work (MSW) at Michigan State University. In 2023, she was living in Rochester, Michigan with her husband, Will DeGrendel.
savannah steele: She is MT. She is a graduate of Juliet High School and the mother of three children. In 2023 she resided in Nashville, Tennessee with her fiancé Bryan Powers.
Hunter Lawson: He graduated from Western Michigan University, turning 27 in 2023.
Oliver Steel: He is a singer-songwriter from Michigan. The biggest influence on him is Jack Johnson and he sang some of his covers on his Instagram. But while he’s a seasoned singer, he didn’t release his originals before appearing on American Idol in 2023.
In 2021 Oliver also landed a job as a customizer at the Gibson Guitar Company in Nashville!
“How blessed you are to work in an industry that you love to be a part of! I’m so happy for you and couldn’t be more proud! I love you. Enjoy this new chapter of yours,” Kristi praised on FB.
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Are Oliver Steele’s parents still married?
Unfortunately, Oliver’s parents are no longer married.
After their separation, Oliver’s mother marries Scott-Dandridge.
Categories: Biography
Source: newstars.edu.vn