Shirley Caesar
Birth Name:
Shirley Ann Caesar
Birth Place:
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- Earned a degree in business administration from Shaw University
- Received an honorary doctorate degree from Southeastern University
- Got her big break when she was discovered by singer Albertina Walker
- Started recording music at the age of 13 under the moniker "Baby Shirley․"
- Quote: "“Your life has to speak more than the song․ Every song must carry a powerful meaning, because this is ministry, we are ministers and we deliver a sermon in shoes․ By your fruit, you will be known․”"
- Widely regarded as the "First Lady of Gospel․"