Shemekia Copeland

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shemekia Copeland
Occupation	Blues Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1979(1979-04-10)
Age	45
Birthplace	Harlem
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aries

Shemekia Copeland Biography

Shemekia Copeland is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on April 10, 1979 in Harlem, New York, United States. Blues singer, who is from Harlem and who recorded her turn the heat up album in 1998.

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Copeland was born in Harlem, New York City, United States. She is the daughter of Texas blues guitarist and singer Johnny Copeland. She began singing at an early age and her first public performance was at the Cotton Club when she was about 10. She began to pursue a singing career in earnest at age 16. When her father’s health began to decline, he took Shemekia on tour as his opening act, which helped establish her name on the blues circuit. Copeland graduated in 1997 from Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey.

She landed a recording contract with Alligator Records, which issued her debut album, Turn the Heat Up! in 1998, following it up with a tour of the blues festival circuit in America and Europe. Her second album, Wicked, was released in 2000 and featured a duet with one of her heroes, Ruth Brown. It earned her three Blues Music Awards.

She has a father who was a Texas Blues guitarist and vocalist Johnny Copeland.

Shemekia Copeland Net Worth

Shemekia Copeland is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shemekia Copeland 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began to take serious notice about music when she realized that her dad’s health had been threatened.

Her album Wicked was nominated for three Blues Music Awards.

Charon Shemekia Copeland (born April 10, 1979) is an American electric blues vocalist. To date, she has released nine albums and been presented with seven Blues Music Awards.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Shemekia Copeland Dating?

According to our records, Shemekia Copeland is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Shemekia Copeland’s is not dating anyone.

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In October 2015, her album Outskirts of Love peaked at number 6 in the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. In 2017 she participated in Mahindra Blues Festival, Mumbai. In August 2018, her latest album, America’s Child, entered the same listing at number 3. The recording won both the ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Contemporary Album of the Year’ titles at the 40th Blues Music Awards in 2019.

Facts & Trivia

Shemekia Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shemekia Copeland celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Shemekia Copeland

1. Shemekia Copeland is an American blues singer born in 1979.
2. She has released 10 albums since her debut in 1998.
3. Copeland has won three Blues Music Awards and a Grammy nomination.
4. Her father was the late Texas blues guitarist Johnny Clyde Copeland.
5. She performed at the White House for President Obama in 2012.
6. Copeland has collaborated with numerous artists, including Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy.
7. In 2020, she became the first woman to win the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year award at the Blues Music Awards.
8. Her music blends traditional blues with contemporary themes and sounds.
9. Copeland’s powerful vocals have been compared to those of Koko Taylor and Etta James.
10. She continues to tour extensively throughout North America and Europe.

Who is Shemekia Copeland's husband?

“I love the consistency of Chicago blues. It feels like home,” said Copeland, who lives in Beverly with her husband, Orlando Wright , the bass player in Guy’s band.

Who is Shemekia Copeland's father?

Johnny Copeland

Does Shemekia Copeland play guitar?

Bass Guitar He toured extensively with all the above and recorded with Cyndi, Taylor, Maxwell, Black 47, and Holly Palmer.

How old is Blues singer Shemekia Copeland?

Shemekia Copeland
Born| April 10, 1979 Harlem, New York, United States
Genres| Electric blues, gospel, R&B
Occupation(s)| Singer
Instruments| Vocals

Is Johnny Copeland still alive?

July 3, 1997