CONTENT INDEX
Shemekia Copeland is one of the famous Blues Singer, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1979. Hailing from the vibrant city of New York, Shemekia Copeland is a proud citizen of United States.
Blues singer who was born in Harlem and recorded the 1998 album Turn the Heat Up!
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Shemekia Copeland continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Shemekia Copeland |
|---|---|
| First Name: | Shemekia |
| Last Name: | Copeland |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthday: | April 10 |
| Birth Year: | 1979 |
| Age: | 44-years |
| Father: | Johnny Copeland |
| Education: | Teaneck High School |
Career
She started to get serious about music once her father’s health was in jeopardy.
Her second album Wicked earned three Blues Music Awards.
Family
Her father is Texas blues guitarist and singer Johnny Copeland. She was a blues singer, as was George Thorogood.
Shemekia Copeland Timeline
1997
Copeland graduated in 1997 from Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey.
1998
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.
2000
Her second album, Wicked, was released in 2000 and featured a duet with one of her heroes, Ruth Brown.
2005
John, and in 2005 she released The Soul Truth, produced by Steve Cropper.
.
2008
In 2008, Copeland signed with Telarc International, and released her first album, Never Going Back, with that label in February 2009.
2009
She won the "Rising Star - Blues Artist" in Down Beat magazine's critics poll announced in the December 2009 issue.
.
