After balling up the first note to rewrite the greeting appropriately, the hardhearted words to her organ-leaning kissoff start to flow. On the second, Headley sets out a fresh pack of stationery, her favorite pen, and postage essentials to call it quits with an unfaithful partner.
This was especially true on songs “I Didn’t Mean To” and “The Letter.” Beyond weighing in on massive hits mainstream acts like Rihanna and Beyoncé in 2006, the then up-and-coming songsmith was still helping establish sounds that year for seasoned-voiced divas such as Headley. Headley did reunite inside the top five of the Adult R&B Songs chart, as “In My Mind” peaked at second place in February 2006.īefore Ne-Yo called himself a real solo force in the music business, he found his bearings as a sought-after songwriter. The song’s lyricism is somewhat reminiscent of the possessive “Always Been Your Girl” from her 2002 debut album, where she can’t come to terms with a stormy relationship that is now shipwrecked. But as compelling as her stagy and incredibly powerful vocal performance is throughout the strong-willed tune, a part of her painfully knows that reconciliation between her and her former lover isn’t on the table. She puts her faith in diving time, hopeful that they’ll be together again. To the audience and critics delight, Heather made her return to Broadway In 2016 starring in the Tony Award winning, The Color Purple in the role of Shug Avery.Crisp strings, fluttering keyboard notes, and a steady foot drum are front and center of this illusive composition where Headley still considers herself the apple of an ex’s eye, even when he’s in the presence of his new love. In 2012 she released “Only One In The World”, an album that featured songs that Heather wrote as well as some of her favorite songs that she covered. In 2009 Heather released Audience of One for which she won the Grammy Award for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. The opening title tune single became Heather’s first #1 hit, topping the Dance and R&B charts. Heather returned in January 2006 with In My Mind, her long-awaited second solo album. Heather earned numerous accolades for This Is Who I Am, including Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Two songs, "He Is" and the album track "I Wish I Wasn’t," both emerged as Top 5 R&B and Dance chart hits. Heather continued her musical success on the pop charts with her 2002 debut album on RCA Records, This Is Who I Am which featured productions by several top-flight producers. In 2012 Heather made a triumphant return to the stage, starring in The Bodyguard in London’s West End, where she gained the critics praise and a new fan base overseas. That year she was listed as one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People and Essence Magazine’s 30 Women To Watch. In addition to other awards, she also received the coveted Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. Her portrayal of the Nubian princess, Aida, won her the praise of critics and the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. While still in The Lion King, Heather was asked to audition for the title role in the writing duo’s next Broadway venture together, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. In 1997 Heather won the role of Nala in the original Broadway cast of the Elton John and Tim Rice’s hit Tony winning musical The Lion King. The family moved to the United States in the early 90’s where Heather’s love for the arts continued. She was born and spent most of her childhood on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad. Tony and Grammy Award Winner Heather Headley considers her multi-faceted career a blessing. This woman is one of the great entertainers of the day, on record and on stage. Heather Headley is among the top singers with a vocal that absolutely astounds with its intensity. Heather Headley performs with Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Octoin An Evening With Heather Headley
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