She spoke of firsts - winning her first Grammy, her first interview with People magazine, her first appearance on the TV show "Soul Train," and being invited to the first American Music Awards with Dick Clark in 1973. One day, they were pleasantly surprised to receive an invitation to perform at a White House event. Her future husband was a member of the band. Her first trip to the White House came when she was about 15 years old.Īt that time, she performed with the top social jazz band in Atlanta. Knight has performed in the White House for the president of the United States several times. It wasn’t like, 'You are going to do this or that,' it was always 'Would you like to?'" Knight said. Knight said she appreciated that her parents and family members didn't force her into music. Sometimes he would ask me if I wanted to sing." He would take me down on Sunday with him sometimes and let me sit in the studio. He also had a radio show he would do on Sundays with his quartet. I do know that on my mom’s side, my uncle sang and had a gospel group. but I haven't delved too much into what their professions were. They loved music, especially my dad," Knight said. "My mom and dad sang in the church choir. When asked about her family heritage and from whom she inherited her musical talents, Knight smiled and talked about her parents, along with her uncle. It's also interesting to note that at age 67 in 2012, she performed on " Dancing With the Stars." Hinckley's 90th birthday celebration in 2000. Knight was among many artists invited to perform at LDS Church President Gordon B. She now directs her own gospel choir, Saints Unified Voices. She parted ways with the Pips in 1989 and became a solo artist, recording with other famous artists, winning more Grammys and getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 1 hit “ Midnight Train to Georgia,” which won a Grammy in 1973. In addition to talking about her CD, the " Empress of Soul" with a prominent gold CTR ring on her finger talked about such topics as her family history, highlights from her career and her favorite LDS Church hymn.įor those unfamiliar with Knight and her career, here is a short summary.įrom the 1950s to the 1980s, she was featured in the group Gladys Knight & the Pips. Knight shared those and other interesting insights in an interview with the Deseret News while in Salt Lake City recently to promote the new album, which went on sale this month. "Even with the song, 'Happy Birthday Jesus,' why is that the only time we would wish him the best? Let’s make this an inspirational album that covers a lot of areas." "Why should we have to wait until Christmas when Christ is here all the time?" Knight said. Gladys Knight's new album, " Where My Heart Belongs," was originally intended to be a Christmas CD.īut the seven-time Grammy Award-winner couldn't shake a certain impression.
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