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Dionne Warwick Made Surprise Appearance During Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle Verzuz Celebration

Dionne Warwick Made Surprise Appearance During Gladys Knight Patti LaBelle Verzuz Celebration

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle were the latest legends to go head-to-head on the popular Instagram live Verzuz TV series.

During the three-hour showdown, the vocal powerhouses ran through their chart-topping, timeless hits, and shared behind-the-scenes stories about a few records. But the most enjoyable part of the live stream were the women singing along to the songs because they’re from an era when singers used to actually sing without autotune, and it’s almost impossible not to sing your own song.

They reminisced, shared laughs, harmonized with each other (and their younger selves), and encouraged hundreds of thousands of viewers to vote.

One highlight of the night was when Dionne Warwick joined the live stream and sung “That’s What Friends Are For” before joining Knight and LaBelle to sing “Superwoman.”

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle was an epic follow-up to Monica and Brandy’s historic face-off.

Verzuz TV has grown exponentially since Timbaland and Swizz Beatz launched the series in March. We’ve come a long way from faulty connections and drunk shouting from respective screens.

Who do you think should appear on the next Verzuz?

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Dionne Warwick Made Surprise Appearance During Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle Verzuz Celebration

Dionne Warwick Made Surprise Appearance During Gladys Knight Patti LaBelle Verzuz Celebration

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle were the latest legends to go head-to-head on the popular Instagram live Verzuz TV series.

During the three-hour showdown, the vocal powerhouses ran through their chart-topping, timeless hits, and shared behind-the-scenes stories about a few records. But the most enjoyable part of the live stream were the women singing along to the songs because they’re from an era when singers used to actually sing without autotune, and it’s almost impossible not to sing your own song.

They reminisced, shared laughs, harmonized with each other (and their younger selves), and encouraged hundreds of thousands of viewers to vote.

One highlight of the night was when Dionne Warwick joined the live stream and sung “That’s What Friends Are For” before joining Knight and LaBelle to sing “Superwoman.”

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle was an epic follow-up to Monica and Brandy’s historic face-off.

Verzuz TV has grown exponentially since Timbaland and Swizz Beatz launched the series in March. We’ve come a long way from faulty connections and drunk shouting from respective screens.

Who do you think should appear on the next Verzuz?

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Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle Face Off In Next Verzuz Battle

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Verzuz continues to redefine legendary. The celebratory platforms has called on two Queens of Soul in Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle for its next battle. The Godmother and Soul and Empress of Soul take the virtual stage on Sunday, Sept. 13. The announcement came via Instagram on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

“The Master Class we’ve ALL been waiting for! @MsGladysKnight vs. @MsPattiLaBelle. “Leave ya church clothes on all Sunday and pull up to the affair of all affairs. Y’all gotta get dressed up in ya Sunday’s best for this one.”

Verzuz began on Instagram Live. As the country slowly transitioned small gatherings, the battles became an in-person event, giving even more life to the celebration. The legendary Verzuz will be held in Labelle’s hometown of Philadelphia, PA at The Filmore.

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle have won 10 Grammy Awards between them and have collaborated in the past on “I don’t do duets” and “Superwoman” with Dionne Warwick. With the two Soul Sisters live in effect, viewers may get a treat of a live duet. The post-Sunday Service church plans are set. You can watch Verzuz on Instagram Live (@verzuztv) or on Apple Music.

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Gladys Knight To Sing National Anthem At Super Bowl LIII, Issues Statement On Colin Kaepernick

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Gladys Knight has been tapped to sing the National Anthem ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl LIII game in Atlanta, seizing the moment as a means to unite the country. The veteran vocalist issued a statement regarding her appearance at the game, which also reflected on Colin Kaepernick‘s protests in a seemingly critical light as well.

Variety reports:

“I understand that Mr. Kaepernick is protesting two things, and they are police violence and injustice,” she wrote. “It is unfortunate that our National Anthem has been dragged into this debate when the distinctive senses of the National Anthem and fighting for justice should each stand alone.”

“I am here today and on Sunday, Feb. 3 to give the Anthem back its voice, to stand for that historic choice of words, the way it unites us when we hear it and to free it from the same prejudices and struggles I have fought long and hard for all my life, from walking back hallways, from marching with our social leaders, from using my voice for good — I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their opinions to win the right to sing our country’s Anthem on a stage as large as the Super Bowl LIII.”

The entire bulk of Glady Knight’s statement can be read by following this link.

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Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is a few weeks away and we already know that Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi will be apart of the Halftime Show. Now we know that Gladys Knight will be on hand before the opening kickoff to sing the National Anthem.

The NFL and Knight announced today (Jan. 17), that the Empress of Soul will be inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, February 3 for the pregame performance.

“I am proud to use my voice to unite and represent our country in my hometown of Atlanta,” said Gladys Knight, “the NFL recently announced their new social justice platform Inspire Change, and I am honored to be a part of its inaugural year.”

On Twitter Knight stated, “Atlanta, I’m coming home!”

Past performers for the National Anthem include Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross and more.

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