The Shirley Caesar Era
This woman's ministry continues to grow.
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The First Lady of Gospel - With over 30 recorded albums, Grammy Awards and more, Pastor Shirley Caesar is the absolute best when it comes to gospel music. Y'all better look, listen and learn! (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images)
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"For Many Are Called..." - Pastor Shirley Caesar's career began when she got a calling to spread the gospel during a college exam. Caesar said she heard the voice of God and knew then that she deserved to spread the good word. (Photo: Randi Radcliff/Getty Images)
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Preaching From Day One - Pastor Shirley Caesar created the style of gospel where there's a sermon in the middle of the song. You can hear this from gospel greats such as Karen Clark-Sheard and J Moss. (Photo: Kevin Winter)
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Hall of Famer - In 2002, Pastor Shirley Caesar was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame. (Photo: Pool/Getty Images)
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Continuing a Legacy - If you ever want to see and feel the impact of Pastor Shirley Caesar's music, listen to artists such as Jame Fortune and Earnest Pugh. They both incorporate Caesar's sermon-like speech pattern into their songs. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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All She Does Is Win - The recipient of eleven Grammy Awards, Shirley Caesar has also won seven Dove Awards, including one for Black Gospel Album of the Year. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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What's Next for the Pastor? - Pastor Shirley Caesar will continue to tour and have concerts as she also expands her ministry and brand, further presenting to the world what she can offer. (Photo: Randi Radcliff/Getty Images)
