Gladys Knight

Seven-time GRAMMY award-winner and Motown legend Gladys Knight brings her incomparable sound and style to Horseshoe Hammond on Feb. 22. 

Known as the "Empress of Soul," Knight, often accompanied by her Pips, has had success in the music industry for more than 60 years. Her stunning voice is recognized on songs like "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "Lover Overboard" and "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me." Then there's the iconic "Midnight Train to Georgia," one of the greatest songs ever recorded in popular music and a favorite among fans, casual listeners and karaoke crooners. 

Knight also found mega success with "That's What Friends Are For," her collaboration with Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick in 1986 that was released as an AIDS benefit and went No. 1 on three different charts. 

Gladys will be joined by R&B singer / songwriter Brian McKnight whose hits include "Back AT One," "Love Is" with Vanessa Williams, "Love Is" with Vanessa Williams,  "One Last Cry," "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" and "Love of My Life." 

McKnight has recorded with numerous stars including Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Josh Groban and more.