Erica Campbell Ends 2022 On A High Note

December 11, 2022263 views0

Erica Campbell Ends 2022 On A High Note

2022-12-11T21:50:54+01:00

By Church News

Gospel powerhouse Erica Campbell delivered two stellar performances last week, both as a soloist and as part of the Grammy Award-winning duo Mary Mary.On Thursday, December 8, Campbell joined sister Tina Campbell to support multi-instrumentalist, multi-award-winning songwriter and producer, Adam Blackstone, as Mary Mary, as part of Blackstone’s headlining debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Blackstone, who has served as the musical director for megastars such as Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, and Maroon 5, fronted his BBE Big Band for the first time, after 15 years of appearing on the NBC late-night talk show as a backing musician. In addition to Mary Mary, he was supported by rising R&B songstress Inayah.Erica Campbell also made an appearance as a soloist, as part of Carnegie Hall’s “A Night Of Inspiration” on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The event was an evening of uplifting music, dance and spoken word, which saw soloists and unique pairings of talent backed by a 64-piece orchestra and a 150-voice multicultural choir.Along with Campbell, the lineup included Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Gospel star Tye Tribbett, R&B powerhouses Anthony Hamilton and Regina Belle, and several faith-based performers from diverse traditions.After nearly 25 years as a professional recording artist, Gospel superstar Erica Campbell is still celebrating career milestones. In August, she notched her first #1 single on the radio as a solo artist. Her latest offering, “Positive,” which was released in March, currently sits atop both Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart and the Mediabase Gospel Radio chart and earned her a 2023 Grammy Nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song.In addition to her continued success as an artist, Erica Campbell also touches fans’ lives as the host of the syndicated morning show Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell. Currently available in over 30 markets nationwide, the show sets a new bar for syndicated morning programming by creating a high-energy experience for listeners through a range of music styles, powerful interviews, lively features and a fresh approach to news and listener engagement.ALSO READ MOBO Awards Nominees For Best Gospel Act Announced