Shirley Caesar

Shirley Caesar

Shirley Caesar’s net worth is $16 Million. Also know about Shirley Caesar bio, salary, height, age weight, relationship, and more …

Shirley Caesar Wiki Biography

  • Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams was born in Durham, North Carolina, USA, on October 13, 1938, and is best known as the “First Lady of Gospel Music” who received 11 Grammy Awards for being a Gospel musician-singer and songwriter. 
  • Aside from that, Shirley is also an actress. 
  • Ever since 1951, her career has been active. 
  • So, have you ever wondered how rich Shirley Caesar is, as of early 2016? 
  • According to reputable sources, it has been reported that the total amount of Shirley’s net worth is actually over $16 million. 
  • Not only is her prosperous career as a singer, but also as a pastor, the principal source of this amount of income. 
  • In addition, she has starred in numerous MCI Communications advertisements as well as in several movies, which have also contributed a great deal to her net worth.[divider] Shirley Caesar was brought up in her hometown of Durham by her parents. 
  • Her father, James, was a tobacco worker and lead singer in the gospel quartet Just Came Four, so at the age of 10, Shirley began singing gospel music under the influence of her father. 
  • Later in 1958, when she was 18 years old, she joined the Caravans, a popular gospel group, firstly approachingAlbertina Walker, who was fascinated by Shirley’s talents, and soon introduced her into the group, and she remained with them until 1966. 
  • Shirley quit pursuing a solo career after eight years of touring and recording with the party. 
  • “She released two albums in no time, with the assistance of the Institutional Radio Choir, “My Testimony,” and the second, “I’ll Go. 
  • She has released 20 studio albums so far, including “Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name” (1983), “Just A Word” (1996), “You Can Make It” (2000), “Hymns” (2001), “A City Called Heaven” (2009), and “Good God” (2008), “Still Sweeping Through The City After 40 Years” (2013). 
  • She has collaborated and performed with many other prominent musicians throughout the course of her career, including Whitney Houston, Patty LaBelle, Dorothy Norwood, and Kim Burrell, among others. 
  • Thanks to her good career, Shirley has won several prestigious honors, and recognitions, including 18 Dove Awards, 11 Grammy Awards, and 14 Stellar Awards. 
  • In addition, she received the NAACP Achievement Award, the SEAC Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2010 and into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as well. 
  • The net worth of Shirley has also gained from her acting skills, as she has starred, among others, in productions such as The Unseen (2005) and The Parkers (2003). 
  • In addition, she has also appeared on Broadway in gospel musicals, including Mama I Want To Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born To Sing: Mama 3. 
  • Shirley Caesar married Bishop Harold I. Williams from 1983 to 2004, when he died, in order to talk about her personal life. 
  • Her present residence is in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she is also remembered as a Word of Faith Church Pastor of Mount Calvary. $16 Million IMDB Wikipedia 1938 1938-10-13 Actress Black Girls Rock! 
  • Shirley Caesar Shirley Caesar Net Worth Soundtrack The Fighting Temptations (2003) the USA Why Do Fools Fall in Love 2011 (2011) Composer Durham Gospel (1983) Hannah Caesar Harold Ivory Williams James Caesar Libra North Carolina October 13 (1998) 

Shirley Caesar Quick Info

Full Name Shirley Caesar
Net Worth $16 Million
Date Of Birth October 13, 1938
Place Of Birth Durham, North Carolina, USA
Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Composer
Education North Carolina Central University, Shaw University, Hold My Mule, Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name, I Remember Mama
Nationality American
Spouse Harold Ivory Williams
Parents James Caesar, Hannah Caesar
Siblings Joyce 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
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Pastor.ShirleyCaesar
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0128376
Awards Grammy 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…
Nominations Soul 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…
Movies Celebration 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 …

Shirley Caesar Trademarks

  1. Mezzo-soprano vocals

Shirley Caesar Quotes

  • I cannot sweeten the Atlantic Ocean, but I can take a pitcher out of the ocean and sweeten that.

Shirley Caesar Important Facts

  • She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000 and the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
  • She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood California on June 28, 2016.
  • She has committed a sizable portion of all her concert sales to her outreach ministries.
  • She continues to deliver weekly sermons and also leads an annual outreach ministries conference.
  • She cites her mother as a strong influence in her decision to give herself very selflessly.
  • Received her honorary doctorates from Shaw University and Southeastern University.
  • Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Shaw University (1984).
  • Is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Shirley Caesar Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Sunday Best 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan 2006 Video performer: “Gotta Serve Somebody” Soundtrack
The Fighting Temptations 2003 “I’m Getting Ready”, “The Stone” / performer: “The Stone”, “The Church Is In Mourning” / writer: “The Church Is In Mourning” Soundtrack
The Prince of Egypt 1998 performer: “Humanity” Soundtrack
Why Do Fools Fall in Love 1998 performer: “Take My Hand Precious Lord” Soundtrack
Rosewood 1997 performer: “The Town Burns” Soundtrack
The Preacher’s Wife 1996 performer: “He’s All Over Me” Soundtrack
83 Days announced Grandma Stinney Actress
The Unseen 2005 Mama Jack Actress
The Parkers 2003 TV Series Grace Actress
The Good News 1998 TV Series Aunt Shirley Actress
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1992 TV Series Actress
Oh Happy Day 1987 Video Actress
The Artists Music Guild Presents: The AMG Heritage Awards 2013 TV Special Composer
The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House 2015 TV Movie Herself Self
The Artists Music Guild Presents: The 2014 AMG Heritage Awards 2014 TV Special Performer-Herself Self
Good Day L.A. 2013 TV Series Herself Self
Celebration of Gospel 2012 TV Movie Herself Self
How Sweet the Sound Finale 2011 TV Movie Herself Self
Black Girls Rock! 2011 2011 TV Movie Herself Self
Sunday Best 2011 TV Series Herself Self
BET Awards 2011 2011 TV Special Herself Self
The Mo’Nique Show 2010 TV Series Herself Self
Tavis Smiley 2009 TV Series Herself Self
24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 2009 TV Special Herself Self
Life on the Road with Mr. and Mrs. Brown 2009 Documentary Herself Self
Legends Ball 2006 TV Movie documentary Herself Self
Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan 2006 Video Herself Self
21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 2006 TV Special Herself Self
25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special 2005 TV Special Herself / Performer (as Pastor Shirley Caesar) Self
Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem 2004 TV Movie documentary Herself Self
19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 2004 TV Special Herself Self
An Evening of Stars: 25th Anniversary Tribute to Lou Rawls 2004 TV Movie Herself Self
The Fighting Temptations 2003 Herself (as Reverend Shirley Caesar) Self
Celebration of Gospel 2003 TV Movie Herself (as Pastor Shirley Caesar) Self
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards 2002 TV Special Herself Self
17th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 2002 TV Special Herself Self
2001 Lady of Soul Awards 2001 TV Special Herself – Presenter Self
Living in the Spirit Revue 2001 Video documentary Herself – Musical Talent Self
Soul Food 2001 TV Series Herself Self
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards 2001 TV Special Herself Self
An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence 2001 TV Special documentary Herself Self
Why Do Fools Fall in Love 1998 Herself Self
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts 1997 TV Special Herself Self
Classic Whitney 1997 TV Movie Herself Self
The 38th Annual Grammy Awards 1996 TV Special Herself Self
The 35th Annual Grammy Awards 1993 TV Special Herself Self
Praise the Lord 1993 TV Series Herself Self
The 5th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 1990 TV Special Herself Self
The Gospel According to VH1 1990 TV Movie Herself Self
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars 1986-1989 TV Series Herself Self
The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards 1989 TV Special Herself – Performer Self
The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards 1987 TV Special Herself Self
The 5th Annual Black Achievement Awards 1984 TV Special Herself Self
Gospel 1983 Documentary Herself Self

Shirley Caesar Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2016 Star on the Walk of Fame Walk of Fame Recording On June 28, 2016. At 6126 Hollywood Blvd. Won
2016 Star on the Walk of Fame Walk of Fame Recording On June 28, 2016. At 6126 Hollywood Blvd. Nominated