Tag: singer
How Allison Sanders Became Opera Birmingham’s Powerful One-Act Show
By Nicole S. Daniel
The Birmingham Times
During rehearsal at the Red Mountain Theatre on a recent evening, Allison Sanders is preparing for opening night of...
Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74
(AP)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died...
Birmingham’s Pastor Mike Jr. Has Now Won 11 Stellar Awards in...
The Birmingham Times
Pastor Mike Jr., Birmingham native and senior pastor of Rock City Church, won six Stellar Awards this weekend given to the best in...
Halo Wheeler: The Angelic Songbird of the Magic City
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
“Being back outside” after the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared in March 2020 and resulted in lockdowns that disrupted lives...
R. Kelly Found Guilty Of Racketeering And Sex Trafficking
By: Associated Press
Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after...
Sanchez Tanniehill overcame stroke at 6 weeks old; now a singer,...
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Welcome to Third Thursdays! This series—published in the Birmingham Times on the third Thursday of every month—highlights area citizens who...
Library Director Floyd Council Sr., accomplished singer, Army vet, administrator, outlines...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
Floyd Council Sr., the new executive director of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL), could read music before he...
Actress and singer Della Reese has died at 86
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Della Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced singer who in middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise...
16-year-old Diamond Sparks lost both parents, but prepares for concert of...
By Denise Stewart
For The Birmingham Times
When she was five years old, Diamond Sparks stepped up to the microphone at Piney Grove Baptist Church in...
Usher to Debut New Music During 2014 VMA Performance
R&B veteran Usher is capitalizing off his popularity on the hit competition reality show “The Voice.” Since returning to the show, Usher has been...
