Gladys Knight at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair

Gladys Knight was recently awarded a very prestigious honor at the Kennedy Center of Honors in Washington, D.C. The timeless singer was merited for her valuable contributions to American culture and arts. Alongside other honorees like George Clooney, Amy Grant, and Tania Elon, Knight received the honor in addition to her other accolades. Gladys Knight has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame. She has also won seven Grammy Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards from BET, and Soul Train Music Awards.

Since the ‘60s, Knight has been belting out incredible Motown hits. She first sang with the Pips and released several iconic songs, such as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Take Me In Your Arms and Love Me,” “If I were Your Woman,” and “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye.”

In the late ‘70s, knight pursued her solo career and released her debut album, Miss Gladys Knight. By 1991, she had achieved her first number 1 album, Good Woman, which topped Billboard’s R&B chart. In addition, she released her best-selling record, Just For You, in 1994. The album spawned several hits, including the number 1 single, “Choice of Colors.”

Grab tickets now to see the empress of soul conquer the NYCB Theatre at Westbury! Tickets are now available!