Shirley Caesar Biography

Fast Facts

• Has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame
• Earned a degree in business administration from Shaw University
• Received an honorary doctorate degree from Southeastern University
• Got her big break when she was discovered by singer Albertina Walker
• Started recording music at the age of 13 under the moniker "Baby Shirley․"
• Quote: "“Your life has to speak more than the song․ Every song must carry a powerful meaning, because this is ministry, we are ministers and we deliver a sermon in shoes․ By your fruit, you will be known․”"
• Widely regarded as the "First Lady of Gospel․"