Shirley Caesar Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-06-16


Shirley Caesar net worth is
$1.4 Million

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Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, known professionally as Shirley Caesar (born October 13, 1938, Durham, North Carolina) is an American Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned over six decades. A multi-award winning artist, with eleven Grammy Awards and seven Dove Awards to her credit, she is known as "First Lady of Gospel Music".Beginning recording at the age of 13 in 1951, Shirley Caesar has released over forty albums, exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2 and Born to Sing: Mama 3.Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has won or received 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 1 RIAA gold certification, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. According to Soundscan, she has sold 2.2 million albums since 1991. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department 
Full NameShirley Caesar
Net Worth$1.4 Million
Date Of BirthOctober 13, 1938
Place Of BirthDurham, North Carolina, USA
OccupationSinger,Actress,and Pastor
ProfessionActor, Music artist, Singer, Pastor, Songwriter, Hold My Mule, Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name, I Remember Mama
EducationNorth Carolina Central University, Shaw University, Hold My Mule, Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name, I Remember Mama
NationalityAmerican
SpouseHarold Ivory Williams
ParentsJames Caesar, Hannah Caesar, Hold My Mule, Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name, I Remember Mama
SiblingsJoyce Caesar, LeRoy Caesar, Julius Caesar, Cleo Caesar, Solomon Caesar, Lina Caesar Brown, Virginia Caesar Reed, Anne Ceasar Price, Hold My Mule, Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name, I Remember Mama
NicknamesShirley Caesar, Caesar, Shirley
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/Pastor.ShirleyCaesar
IMDBhttp://imdb.com/name/nm0128376
AwardsGrammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album, Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album, Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Album, Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Artist, Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female, Gra...
NominationsSoul Train Music Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational Song, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Album, BET Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational Artist, Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song, Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Album – Solo, Hold My...
MoviesCelebration of Gospel: Taking You Higher, Celebration of Gospel: Spirit in Song, Shirley Caesar: After 40 Years: Still Sweeping Through the City, The Unseen, Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem, Millennium Chorus: The Greatest Story Ever Sung, WOW Gospel 2009, Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs ...
Star SignLibra
#Trademark
1Mezzo-soprano vocals
#Quote
1I cannot sweeten the Atlantic Ocean, but I can take a pitcher out of the ocean and sweeten that.
#Fact
1She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000 and the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
2She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood California on June 28, 2016.
3She has committed a sizable portion of all her concert sales to her outreach ministries.
4She continues to deliver weekly sermons and also leads an annual outreach ministries conference.
5She cites her mother as a strong influence in her decision to give herself very selflessly.
6Received her honorary doctorates from Shaw University and Southeastern University.
7Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Shaw University (1984).
8Is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sunday Best2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan2006Video performer: "Gotta Serve Somebody"
The Fighting Temptations2003"I'm Getting Ready", "The Stone" / performer: "The Stone", "The Church Is In Mourning" / writer: "The Church Is In Mourning"
The Prince of Egypt1998performer: "Humanity"
Why Do Fools Fall in Love1998performer: "Take My Hand Precious Lord"
Rosewood1997performer: "The Town Burns"
The Preacher's Wife1996performer: "He's All Over Me"

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
83 DaysannouncedGrandma Stinney
The Unseen2005Mama Jack
The Parkers2003TV SeriesGrace
The Good News1998TV SeriesAunt Shirley
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992TV Series
Oh Happy Day1987Video

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Artists Music Guild Presents: The AMG Heritage Awards2013TV Special

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House2015TV MovieHerself
The Artists Music Guild Presents: The 2014 AMG Heritage Awards2014TV SpecialPerformer-Herself
Good Day L.A.2013TV SeriesHerself
Celebration of Gospel2012TV MovieHerself
How Sweet the Sound Finale2011TV MovieHerself
Black Girls Rock! 20112011TV MovieHerself
Sunday Best2011TV SeriesHerself
BET Awards 20112011TV SpecialHerself
The Mo'Nique Show2010TV SeriesHerself
Tavis Smiley2009TV SeriesHerself
24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards2009TV SpecialHerself
Life on the Road with Mr. and Mrs. Brown2009DocumentaryHerself
Legends Ball2006TV Movie documentaryHerself
Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan2006VideoHerself
21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards2006TV SpecialHerself
25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special2005TV SpecialHerself / Performer (as Pastor Shirley Caesar)
Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem2004TV Movie documentaryHerself
19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards2004TV SpecialHerself
An Evening of Stars: 25th Anniversary Tribute to Lou Rawls2004TV MovieHerself
The Fighting Temptations2003Herself (as Reverend Shirley Caesar)
Celebration of Gospel2003TV MovieHerself (as Pastor Shirley Caesar)
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards2002TV SpecialHerself
17th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards2002TV SpecialHerself
2001 Lady of Soul Awards2001TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
Living in the Spirit Revue2001Video documentaryHerself - Musical Talent
Soul Food2001TV SeriesHerself
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards2001TV SpecialHerself
An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence2001TV Special documentaryHerself
Why Do Fools Fall in Love1998Herself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts1997TV SpecialHerself
Classic Whitney1997TV MovieHerself
The 38th Annual Grammy Awards1996TV SpecialHerself
The 35th Annual Grammy Awards1993TV SpecialHerself
Praise the Lord1993TV SeriesHerself
The 5th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards1990TV SpecialHerself
The Gospel According to VH11990TV MovieHerself
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars1986-1989TV SeriesHerself
The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards1989TV SpecialHerself - Performer
The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards1987TV SpecialHerself
The 5th Annual Black Achievement Awards1984TV SpecialHerself
Gospel1983DocumentaryHerself

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameRecordingOn June 28, 2016. At 6126 Hollywood Blvd.

Known for movies

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