Shirley Caesar News

Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2015 Gala, entitled 'The World of Duke Ellington,' will celebrate the indomitable spirit of swing and legacy of Duke Ellington, the most influential figure in American music.

Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2015 Gala, entitled 'The World of Duke Ellington,' will celebrate the indomitable spirit of swing and legacy of Duke Ellington, the most influential figure in American music.

Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2015 Gala, entitled 'The World of Duke Ellington,' will celebrate the indomitable spirit of swing and legacy of Duke Ellington, the most influential figure in American music. This special one-night benefit concert will take place on April 29, 2015 - on the 116th anniversary of Ellington's birth - at 7pm at Frederick P. Rose Hall, the 'House of Swing,' located at Broadway at 60th Street, New York, New York.

The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the final production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the Los Angeles Premiere of WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN A Musical Play by Joseph Vass, directed by David Ellenstein, Musical Director Kevin Toney, Musical Arranger Joseph Vass. WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN will preview today, April 15; Thursday, April 16; and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17.

"The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House" showcases an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of gospel music and its profound influence on American music.

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) dominated this year's 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taped on March 28th in Las Vegas, winning half of the 28 categories with a total of 14 awards including most of the major categories: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Choir of the Year and CD of the Year. Celebrating wins for the #1 hits from Erica Campbell, Ricky Dillard, William McDowell and Michelle Williams, career honors were also bestowed with Bishop Paul S. Morton receiving the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, and Pastor Shirley Caesar and Ricky Dillard inducted into the 2015 inaugural class of Stellar Honors honorees with special medallions. Scroll down for photos from the post-awards celebration!

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) dominated this year's 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taped on March 28th in Las Vegas, winning half of the 28 categories with a total of 14 awards including most of the major categories: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Choir of the Year and CD of the Year. Celebrating wins for the #1 hits from Erica Campbell, Ricky Dillard, William McDowell and Michelle Williams, career honors were also bestowed with Bishop Paul S. Morton receiving the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, and Pastor Shirley Caesar and Ricky Dillard inducted into the 2015 inaugural class of Stellar Honors honorees with special medallions. Scroll down for photos from the event!

The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the final production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the Los Angeles Premiere of WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN A Musical Play by Joseph Vass, directed by David Ellenstein, Musical Director Kevin Toney, Musical Arranger Joseph Vass. WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN will preview on Wednesday, April 15; Thursday, April 16; and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17.

Esteemed worship leader, author and award-winning artist Bishop Paul S. Morton has a special final live album recording in store, to cap the Atlanta/New Orleans pastor's prolific career in ministry and over 30 years as a recording artist.

The 'New' McCree Theatre, 5005 Cloverlawn Drive, Flint is presenting A Festival of Phenomenal Women, today and Sunday, October 25 and 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $18.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Tickets can be obtained from any festival honoree, over the counter at McCree Theatre, via telephone (810-787-2200) with a credit card, or online with a credit card or Paypal.

The 'New' McCree Theatre, 5005 Cloverlawn Drive, Flint is presenting A Festival of Phenomenal Women, Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $18.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Tickets can be obtained from any festival honoree, over the counter at McCree Theatre, via telephone (810-787-2200) with a credit card, or online with a credit card or Paypal.

Entertainment One Music has signed celebrated artist, songwriter and worshipper Todd Dulaney to its award-winning Gospel roster.

?Entertainment One Music announces two nominations for award-winning Gospel superstarsPastor Shirley Caesar and Donald Lawrence, in the category of Outstanding Gospel Album for the upcoming 45th NAACP Image Awards

The nominees for THE 45TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference at the TV One presentation to the Television Critics Association during its Winter 2014 Press Tour in Pasadena, CA. David Oyelowo ('Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'), Joe Morton (ABC's 'Scandal'), Keke Palmer (VH1's 'CrazySexyCool'), Bresha Webb (TV One's 'Love That Girl') and Gina Torres (USA's 'Suits') announced the categories and nominees with NAACP Image Awards Committee Chairman, Leonard James and President and CEO of TV One, Alfred Liggins.

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music), continues to inspire fans and drive the sounds of gospel among a diverse range of leading artists today, garnering 11 Stellar Awards nominations among 6 artists for the upcoming 29th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Carrying the hit sounds of gospel worldwide, from solo artists to choirs, eOne Music's winning roster of songs from Bishop Paul S. Morton, Shirley Caesar, Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Donald Lawrence, Dexter Walker & Zion Movement, and Hart Ramsey & The NCC Family Choir, are nominated across 10 categories, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Bishop Paul S. Morton and his acclaimed album, Best Days Yet (Tehillah Music/Light Records/Entertainment One) leads the nominations with four, plus a nomination for Donald Lawrence as songwriter, followed by two nominations for Shirley Caesar and two nominations for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, and one nomination apiece for Dexter Walker & Zion Movement and Hart Ramsey & The NCC Family Choir.

Billboard.com reports that Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton and Smokey Robinson will be among the performers of the 2013 Soul Train Awards.

Tonight July 27, SummerStage will present a Gospel Explosion with Shirley Caesar, Donald Lawrence, James Fortune and F.I.Y.A., Erica Campbell (of Mary Mary) and Ricky Dillard at Central Park, Manhattan. Recommended arrival time is 3:00 p.m. Showtime is 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and admittance is free.

On Saturday July 27, SummerStage will present a Gospel Explosion with Shirley Caesar, Donald Lawrence, James Fortune and F.I.Y.A., Erica Campbell (of Mary Mary) and Ricky Dillard at Central Park, Manhattan. Recommended arrival time is 3:00 p.m. Showtime is 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and admittance is free.

Broadway veteran and Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams, who just released her new single 'If We Had Your Eyes', recently chatted with Michigan Avenue about her new album, and she touched on her experience on the Broadway stage. When asked about her time spent on Broadway in AIDA, Williams responded: 'I consider myself a little girl up there on that stage thrown to the wolves. I pretty much was. My very first Broadway role was a lead character. That's absolutely insane. Even with Destiny's Child, I didn't have a lot of experience, but growing up [and participating in] the Creative and Performing Arts program [in Rockford's schools] gives you the confidence to just go for it. I'm very proud that I can look at my resume and see all I've done, and I can't wait to do more. I hope to originate a role on Broadway one day. I'm very excited about my growth.'

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Michelle Williams is unveiling 'If We Had Your Eyes' (eOne Music), the lead single from her much-anticipated upcoming fourth studio album. Newly-released today, June 24th on radio and iTunes worldwide, 'If We Had Your Eyes' is soon to be a smash hit, with buzz continuing to build for Williams' new song since her release of a 30-second sneak peek on YouTube. Click below for a first listen!