![]() No stranger to performing and light choreography over the course of her career, Knight raised the stakes when she put on her dancing shoes in the spring of 2012. Fresh and Michael Bivins, the legendary songstress gave guidance to contestants as they took the stage with the hope to jumpstart their career in the entertainment industry. Knight enjoyed success from her 8th solo effort, “Another Journey” with hit singles “I Who Have Nothing” as well as the up-tempo track “Settle,” produced by Randy Jackson, with whom she previously collaborated with on her Grammy-winning album, “At Last.” Knight also enjoyed the success of her song “You and I Ain’t Nothin’ No More” which appeared over the end credits of the critically-acclaimed Lee Daniels film THE BUTLER.Īlso on the small screen, Knight shared her musical expertise on the first and second season of Centric’s original series “Apollo Live.” Joining judges Doug E. In the New Year she will guest on Lee Daniels and FOX TV’s new series “Empire” opposite Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson and fellow Grammy winner Cliff “Method Man” Smith. In the story about two lovers as they journey through life, love and family, Knight stars alongside Oscar-nominee Taraji P. The album was a major success and won an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Gospel Album.”Ĭhristmas Season of 2014 found Knight returning to the small screen in the Lifetime original movie “Seasons of Love”. Knight who is a tw0-time Grammy winner in the gospel category, yet again embraced her gospel roots, releasing her inspirational album “Where My Heart Belongs”, in September 2014. The song serves as lead single from her twelfth studio album that she is currently on. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance.įall of 2015 marked the release of Knight’s first mainstream dance record, “Just A Little” in nearly twenty years. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. ![]() Her trademark voice exudes soul, power and passion.The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. This dynamic, legendary performer continues to provide top-quality entertainment. The Gladys Knight in Las Vegas special engagement has been well-received. Her follow-up book was released in 2001, "At Home with Gladys Knight". During 1998, she released her first book, "Between Each Line of Pain and Glory, My Life Story". While the film was not a box office success, her performance earned her a Best New Actress nomination in the Golden Globes. She made her acting debut in the 1976 film, "Pipe Dreams". They named the band the Pips, and by the late 1950s, they started to tour.Īs her career evolved, this singer-songwriter also become an actress and author. During 1952, she formed a band with two of her cousins (Elenor and William), her sister (Brenda) and Merald. By the time she was eight years old, she had become active as a gospel, rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul singer. ![]() Known as the Empress of Soul, she was born in 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, her brother and original Pip, Bubba (Merald), will also be featured. The legendary performer will be accompanied by an 11-piece band, as well as four dancers and back-up singers. This fantastic show includes a large and talented cast. In addition, her set-list will feature some of her more recent hits, including those from her December 2010 album, "Settle". Among them are "Midnight Train to Georgia", and "I Heard it Through the Grapevine". It showcases many of her most notable hits. This seven-time Grammy Award-winning performer's Tropicana show is called, A Mic and A Light. Her performances are open to all ages, and will be held in the former Tiffany Theater, which has been re-named in her honor. She will be headlining Tuesdays through Saturdays during her multi-month, special engagement. During 2011, fans will find Gladys Knight in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Tropicana. ![]()
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