![]() ![]() Knight fans are still enjoying her last album, Before Me, which paid homage to the great legends of song – Ella, Duke, Billie, Lena – as well as the many artists who served as Knight’s friends, mentors, colleagues and inspiration throughout her career. A portion of the sales from the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection goes directly back to the Kumasi Women’s Cooperative in Ghana, an organization that supplies some of the beads. This past summer marked the debut of Knight’s – via collaboration with the LaRoda Group and Robert Rose Jewelry – highly anticipated line, the Gladys Knight Jewelry Collection, a stunning assortment of earrings, necklaces and bracelets that embody the spirit of Knight’s soul, beauty and charm (Combining fashion with an effort of social consciousness, the new collection includes handcrafted beads produced by West African artisans and cooperatives, as well as semi-precious elements. An institution not just domestically, but around the world as well, Knight’s moving live shows garner her enthusiastic standing ovations from audiences around the globe. ![]() In addition to her constant touring, Knight performed at the Barbara Davis Carousel Ball for Hope fundraiser last fall, one of Hollywood’s biggest nights for charity, and last November appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Īdored the world over, Knight just finished a highly successful tour across the UK, performing at packed arenas that included a sold-out performance at Wembley Stadium, one of the world’s biggest venues. In February, Knight reunited with Elton John, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder for the first time in 25 years for the anniversary of their historic “That’s what Friends are for” performance benefiting AIDS research at the Downtown Cipriani in New York. The single, which was featured in Tyler Perry’s film FOR COLORED GIRLS, will also be on Knight’s planned forthcoming album, also to be produced by Jackson. Last December, Knight released a new single – “Settle” – that was produced by previous collaborator Randy Jackson on his DreamMerchant 21 label. As the national spokesperson, Knight will help commemorate the 142nd anniversary of the transcontinental railroad’s inception with live entertainment, interactive and educational exhibits, kids’ activities, model trains and tours, and much, much more! Amtrak will also celebrate National Train Day in stations in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles. On May 7th, Knight – who is famously known for her Grammy-winning hit “Midnight Train to Georgia” – will join Amtrak to host the 4th annual National Train Day in Washington, DC’s famed Union Station. In the song itself, the choir singing along with Knight was comprised of members of the Bronx-based Kips Bay BGC, the same one that superstar and BGCA national spokesperson Jennifer Lopez grew up in. She just recently donated a Randy Jackson-produced song, “The Dream,” to motivate youths to fulfill their dreams, raise awareness of the need for BGCA, as well as create a way to support the non-profit through iTunes purchases. ![]() Produced by Freestyle Mac, the show will take place in the newly named Gladys Knight Theater (fka Tiffany Theater), where she’ll showcase fan favorites and newer hits alongside an 11-piece band and her always entertaining brother Bubba, one of the original Pips.Īn incredibly popular hometown performer, Knight was a top draw at the Flamingo for five years in the early 2000s, where her show was repeatedly named the Las Vegas Review Journal’s “Show of the Year.” The Tropicana shows can be seen Tuesday through Thursday at 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday nights at 9 p.m.Ī tireless humanitarian, Knight is an iconic supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of America. ![]() This spring, Knight – a longtime Las Vegas resident – returns to the Strip for a “Welcome Home” special engagement at the famed Tropicana Hotel beginning April 5th. Showtimes for the performances are 7 p.m. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance.įor two shows on New Year’s Eve, Knight will be lighting the stage up in downtown Los Angeles as she performs at the prestigious Walt Disney Concert Hall, giving Angelenos something to look forward to besides a night of fireworks, which she will no doubt bring. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. The great ones endure, and has long been one of the greatest. ![]()
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