Genre: Christmas, Traditional/Contemporary Gospel, Worship
For fans of: Mahalia Jackson, Albertina Walker, Aretha Franklin
Label: Word Records

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With an exhaustive list of career credits, singer and Pastor Shirley Caesar tirelessly works in the name of Jesus Christ. She believes the Lord is trusting her to deliver the Word, and her efforts speak greatly to her faith and application of it. Her latest musical effort, Shirley Caesar & Friends, is a collection of collaborations intended to bridge gaps. She believes the Lord has charged her with delivering his Word, and finding more outlets for the great teachings is essential. "If it's not saying anything to the people, I don't want it!"

Shirley Caesar & Friends brings together the best in the world of gospel with legends in the world of popular music for one great cause—praising God! Featured collaborators include Grammy Award winners Patti Labelle & Gladys Knight, R&B songstress Faith Evans, the incomparable Oleta Adams and traditional and contemporary gospel All Stars Kirk Franklin, Desmond Pringle, Kim Burrell, and Dottie Peoples. This diverse compilation of inspirational songs is boldly moving for a legendary gospel woman who has been recording for more than 40 years.

The collaboration begins with "Starting All Over", written by Danny Graham and Shirley Caesar and featuring Oleta Adams. "Starting All Over" is the perfect song to introduce a CD that will have a major impact. This ballad speaks to the application of faith. Pastor Shirley shares, "We do fall occasionally, but let's not succumb to the same issue over again."

Oleta's and Pastor Shirley's interpretation is beautifully rich and clear and leads the way for gospel's favorite son, Kirk Franklin. Franklin joins the cast on "I'm Ready," a song that has meshes Shirley's signature sound with Franklin's kinetic gospel energy. From Desmond Pringle ("Just A Closer Walk") to Kim Burrell ("We Praise You"), Shirley Caesar & Friends has something for everyone. "I'm Blessed," features an anointed collaboration with Pastor Shirley and fellow gospel legend, Dottie Peoples. A combination of traditional and contemporary, "I'm Blessed," is, as Shirley says, "two sisters gelling and combining ministries and voices." Patti LaBelle lends her voice on "You Are My Friend," her signature song that performed to new heights as Pastor Shirley's interprets the classic hit.

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