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Ledisi Pays Tribute to Diana Ross

Date Added: 2/9/2012 10:37:44 AM | Njai Joszor | Comments: 2

Come Saturday, believe it or not, Diana Ross will receive her first ever Grammy Award. Despite receiving a number of nominations over the years, the "Supreme" diva has never held the coveted golden gramophone. Paying tribute to Ross this week, Ledisi put into words exactly why Ross is an "icon."

"Ms. Ross is, of course, the ultimate supreme diva, but she extends far beyond tha...

Ledisi's 'Pieces of Me' Tour Selling Out, Talks 'Exciting' Time

Date Added: 10/25/2011 6:07:46 PM | Connie Tang | Comments: 0

Four-time Grammy-nominated soul singer Ledisi is back on the road in support of her fifth studio album, ‘Pieces of Me.’ She will be embarking on first ever headlining tour -- “The Pieces Of Me” 2011 tour – with supporting act Timothy Bloom.

Having already sold out in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City, Ledisi will kick off the 20-city tour off tonight in Charlotte, ...

EXCLUSIVE: Ledisi Preps First Headlining Tour For This Fall

Date Added: 6/30/2011 10:34:01 AM | Connie Tang/SR Staff | Comments: 2

In support of her critically acclaimed fifth studio album ‘Pieces of Me,’ Grammy nominated R&B songstress Ledisi will hit the road this fall for her first headlining tour.

“They’re going to put out more singles and still work on this one [Pieces of Me] and then in the fall I come out with a whole tour, my first headlining tour so I’m freaking out about it,” Ledisi told Singersroom ...

Ledisi Scores Her First Top 10 Single, Readies 'Piece Of Me' Release

Date Added: 6/13/2011 6:41:49 PM | Cola Janneti | Comments: 0

In only eight weeks, Ledisi’s lead single "Pieces of Me" has become her first top 10 hit on Billboard's Adult R&B chart, sitting at No. 7 this week. The single was produced by Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly, who also co-wrote the song.

"People are starting to know what I'm capable of doing but they still don't know who I am," Ledisi says. "'Pieces of Me' is more personal; I'm not h...

R&B Singers Joe, Ledisi and Company Readies 'Sacred Love Songs 2'

Date Added: 5/16/2011 4:43:07 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Love is in the air and we have the “Jumping The Broom” film to credit. Grammy winner T.D. Jakes has tapped several R&B stars for the forthcoming second installment of his Sacred Love Songs series compilation album. Inspired by his newly produced film “Jumping The Broom,” Sacred Love Songs 2 will be in-stores May 31 and features romantic love songs that pair the best talent in gospel and R&am...

Ledisi Lands Famed Songwriter Claude Kelly for Upcoming Album

Date Added: 4/9/2011 9:18:35 AM | Aleta Watson | Comments: 4

New to the limelight, since the 2010 release of Fantasia's "Back To Me" album, songwriter Claude "Studio Beast" Kelly has been dominating music charts of all genres. Kelly has been responsible for megahits for Bruno Mars ("Grenade"), Ke$ha ("Take It Off"), Britney Spears ("Gasoline"), and Jessie J ("Price Tag" featuring B.o.B.) to name a few. Now, the Grammy-nominated songwriter lends his chart-...

Kem, El DeBarge, Ledisi Ready to Entertain Fans on 'Intimacy' Tour

Date Added: 2/3/2011 9:21:05 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Grammy nominated R&B singer Kem is heading back on the road after touring for most of 2010. In support of his latest album ‘Intimacy: Album III,’ which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart (Aug 2010), the “Why Would You Stay” hitmaker will kick off the “Intimacy” tour on February 18th in TX; making stops across the U.S. footprint.

Kem first revealed the tour to Singersroo...

Ledisi Plots New Album after 'Turn Me Loose' Success

Date Added: 1/24/2011 8:57:33 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 1

Soul/R&B singer Ledisi is in the lab working on her sixth studio album, a follow-up to her critically acclaim set, ‘Turn Me Loose’ (Verve). The Grammy-nominated songstress, who is currently performing with Angie Stone and Jaguar Wright, says the new effort will be about penmanship.

“The new album is based around songwriting. It's very R&B, but not completely,” she says. “I always have to...

Ledisi, Doug E Fresh Join Essence 2010 Festival Line Up

Date Added: 06/19/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Grammy-nominated songstress Ledisi and rap legend Doug E. Fresh have been added as Superlounge artists set to perform during the 2010 Essence Music Festival.

Both performing on Sunday, July 4th, Ledisi and Doug E Fresh join an already stellar line-up of artists performing during the annual Essence Music Festival over the Fourth of July...

Kelly Price, Ledisi Team For BET Celebration of Gospel

Date Added: 01/05/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

When BET premieres its anticipated 10th Anniversary Celebration of Gospel this month, a multitude of unique performances will be seen, including a special performance from soulful singers Kelly Price and Ledisi.

Performing "How Great Thou Art," the "Friend of Mine" and "Alright" singers join a line up that includes Mother/Daughter duo Fantasia Barrino and Diane Barrino Barber performing "...

Eric Benet Picks Ledisi, Mint Condition For Soulful Tour

Date Added: 10/21/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Eric Benet will bring soulful sounds to a city near you with partners in music, Ledisi and Mint Condition this fall.

Dubbed the Sexy Soul Tour, Benet, Ledisi and Mint Condition will make rounds through at least ten cities starting October 29 in Houston.

Covering soul centers Charlotte, Detroit, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, the Sexy Soul Tour is due to rap up December 6 in Dallas, Tex...

This Week: Whitney Returns, Plus Maxwell, Songz Go Live & Ready

Date Added: 08/31/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

R&B is taking over stores, radio, television and digital retailers with some of the most anticipated releases and television appearances in some time.

Leading the pack is 'The Voice,' better known as Whitney Houston.

Houston's highly anticipated album, "I Look To You," arrives in stores Monday. Featuring the singles "I Look To You" and "Million Dollar Bill," Houston's first album...

Ledisi Ousts Maxwell For No.1 Debut

Date Added: 08/29/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Ledisi strikes this week's Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart with precision, landing the no.1 spot thanks to "Turn Me Loose".

The second album to be released under Verve Records, Ledisi's "Turn Me Loose" features the lead single "Goin Thru Changes" and production fr...

Ledisi, Kelly Price Sign On For NAACP Theatre Awards

Date Added: 08/27/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Soulful singer Ledisi has just been confirmed as a featured performer at this year's NAACP Theatre Awards.

Taking place August 31, the 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards are expected to honor both Audra McDonald (Trailblazer Award) and Tichina Arnold (Spirit Award) in addition other nominated professionals.

Ledisi, fresh off the release of her sophomore release, titled "Turn Me Loose,"...

Ledisi Turned Loose On This Week's Charts, Stores

Date Added: 08/19/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Grammy-nominated soul singer Ledisi is striking out with yet another soulful album. This time however, the "Goin' Thru Changes" singer says she's switched things up a bit, grabbed a few different producers and has even taken a liking to incorporating rock, jazz and Hip-Hop elements.

Titled "Turn Me Loose," Ledisi says the effort is about "being free and encompassing everything (I listen t...