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It's Time! (Candi Staton Album)
''It's Time!'' is an album by the American singer Candi Staton. It was released in 1995. The album was nominated for a American Association of Independent Music, National Association of Independent Recording Distributors and Manufacturers Award, in the "Gospel/religious" category. "Mama" was a minor hit, and became a popular song to play on Mother's Day. It was named "Song of the Year" for the 1996 Parents' Day, National Parents' Day; Staton performed the song for Clinton family, the Clintons at a Parents' Day event. Production and promotion The album was produced by Staton's son, Marcus Williams. "Mama" was written by Staton in 1992. Staton promoted the album by appearing on BET's ''Our Voices'' Thanksgiving program. Critical reception ''The Washington Post'' wrote that Staton "punctuates the Lord's praises with songs that are firmly rooted in everyday concerns and issues ... there's nearly always a fire burning in Staton's voice when she sings, a tone of unwavering passion and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candi Staton
Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton (, ) (born March 13, 1940) is an American singer–songwriter, best known in the United States for her 1970 remake of Tammy Wynette's " Stand by Your Man" and her 1976 disco chart-topper "Young Hearts Run Free". In Europe, Staton's biggest selling record is the anthemic "You Got the Love" from 1986, released in collaboration with the Source. Staton was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame and is a four-time Grammy Award nominee. Biography Early life and career Born in Hanceville, Alabama, Staton and her sister Maggie were sent to Nashville, Tennessee at around age 11 or 12 for school. While attending Jewell Christian Academy, Staton's vocal abilities were soon noticed by her peers and the school's pastor. Amazed by her voice, the pastor paired Staton and her sister with a third girl, Naomi Harrison, and they formed the Jewell Gospel Trio. As teenagers, the group toured the traditional gospel circuit during the 1950s with the Soul Stirrers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |