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Revered as both the “Queen of Gospel Music” and the “First Lady of Gospel,” the 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer Shirley Caesar will bring her heavenly sound to The Grand for an unforgettable night of heartwarming tunes.
The show will kickoff Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m.
Whether mingling with Oprah Winfrey or shooting a film with Beyoncé Knowles, Caesar, 72, satisfies her audiences with the kind of charisma only a veteran stage performer could deliver.
She takes listeners on a joyous ride while her allure uplifts and encourages listeners during her performances, which are infused with ministry as well as music.
The result has been a wildly successful blend of artistry and faith. Caesar, who is also a pastor in her hometown of Raleigh-Durham, N.C., has successfully recorded 40 albums and performed duets with extraordinary vocalists such as Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Faith Evans and Michelle Williams (of Destiny’s Child), enabling her to effectively bridge the gap between R&B and contemporary gospel music.
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IF YOU GO WHAT Shirley Caesar concert WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 WHERE The Grand 818 N. Market St. Wilmington, COST $41-47 INFO thegrandwilmington.org |
In addition, Caesar boasts accolades of being the first female gospel artist to perform at Harvard; she has appeared on Broadway, has won 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Dove Awards, three Recording Industry Association of America gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald’s Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Moreover, she has made several notable appearances including a performance in Disney World’s “Night of Joy” event, an appearance on “The Gospel According to VH1” and a White House performance for George Bush.
Without a doubt, Caesar is a woman who has always exhibited unparalleled charisma, who could have, long ago, retired and rested on her many successes, but she continues to be a rolling stone in the gospel community. The singer is the epitome of inspiration.
Revered as both the “Queen of Gospel Music” and the “First Lady of Gospel,” the 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer Shirley Caesar will bring her heavenly sound to The Grand for an unforgettable night of heartwarming tunes.
The show will kickoff Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m.
Whether mingling with Oprah Winfrey or shooting a film with Beyoncé Knowles, Caesar, 72, satisfies her audiences with the kind of charisma only a veteran stage performer could deliver.
She takes listeners on a joyous ride while her allure uplifts and encourages listeners during her performances, which are infused with ministry as well as music.
The result has been a wildly successful blend of artistry and faith. Caesar, who is also a pastor in her hometown of Raleigh-Durham, N.C., has successfully recorded 40 albums and performed duets with extraordinary vocalists such as Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Faith Evans and Michelle Williams (of Destiny’s Child), enabling her to effectively bridge the gap between R&B and contemporary gospel music.
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IF YOU GO WHAT Shirley Caesar concert WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 WHERE The Grand 818 N. Market St. Wilmington, COST $41-47 INFO thegrandwilmington.org |
In addition, Caesar boasts accolades of being the first female gospel artist to perform at Harvard; she has appeared on Broadway, has won 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Dove Awards, three Recording Industry Association of America gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald’s Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Moreover, she has made several notable appearances including a performance in Disney World’s “Night of Joy” event, an appearance on “The Gospel According to VH1” and a White House performance for George Bush.
Without a doubt, Caesar is a woman who has always exhibited unparalleled charisma, who could have, long ago, retired and rested on her many successes, but she continues to be a rolling stone in the gospel community. The singer is the epitome of inspiration.
