Shirley Caesar To Release New Album on September 23rd!

Nashville, TN - On September 23, 2003, be prepared to experience one of the most anticipated albums of 2003 with the release of Shirley Caesar & Friends, the new album of duets from Gospel legend, Pastor Shirley Caesar. Set for release on Word Records, Shirley Caesar & Friends partners Shirley with household names in gospel and some of the most recognizable voices in popular music. Featuring Grammy Award winners Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight and gospel's greatest gifts, Dottie Peoples, Kim Burrell and Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar & Friends is truly a jewel in the crown of Shirley's impressive music career.

Shirley Caesar & Friends, Shirley's eighteenth release on Word Records and 37th album in a twenty-two year career, is prime to become a gospel classic. The album, produced by Roger Ryan, includes duets with the gospel favorites Oleta Adams ("Starting Over"), Kirk Franklin ("I'm Ready"), Desmond Pringle ("Just a Closer Walk), Kim Burrell ("We Praise You"), Dottie Peoples ("I'm Blessed") and the Caesar Singers ("I'm Gonna Wait"). With the vision to unite gospel and secular music, Shirley called on superstar friends Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Faith Evans to lend their voices to classics such as "You Are My Friend" (with Patti LaBelle) and "The Blood" (with Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle). Faith Evans joins the project on "Hurting Woman."

With career landmarks that include more than 40 albums, 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Gospel Awards, 18 Dove Awards, 3 Gold albums and an Essence Award, Shirley Caesar defines gospel music and shows no signs of slowing down. Featured in the new movie, "The Fighting Temptations" set for nationwide release on September 19th, her undying devotion and commitment to God has always been displayed in her music and her latest album does not disappoint. Shirley Caesar & Friends is a collection of collaborations intended to bridge gaps. This diverse compilation of inspirational songs is in tandem with the music Shirley has been recording for more than 40 years and is destined to become another gospel classic.

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