Shirley Ann Caesar

Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, known professionally as Shirley Caesar, is an American gospel singer. Her career began in 1951, when she signed to Federal Records at the age of 12. Throughout her seven decade career, Caesar has often been referred to as the "First Lady of Gospel Music" and "The Queen of Gospel Music". Wikipedia
Born: October 13, 1938 (age 87 years), Durham, NC
Spouse: Harold Ivory Williams (m. 1983–2014)
Siblings: Anne Ceasar Price, Virginia Caesar Reed, LeRoy Caesar, Cleo Caesar, Julius Caesar
Parents: Hannah Caesar, James Caesar
Pastor Shirley Caesar is currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she serves as senior pastor at Mt. Calvary Word of Faith Church, continuing to preach, record, and perform gospel music across the country, despite cutting back on preaching duties by appointing an executive pastor. She recently celebrated her 13th Grammy win in early 2026, opting to stay home in Wake County for the event but remains active with new projects like a limited film series.
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