Shemekia Copeland
Shemekia Copeland | |
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Copeland at the 2019 Summit on Race | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charon Shemekia Copeland |
| Born | April 10, 1979 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Electric blues, gospel, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Alligator Records, Telarc (2008-2012) |
| Website | Shemekia Copeland.com |
Charon Shemekia Copeland (born April 10, 1979) is an American electric blues vocalist. She has released 12 albums, won nine Blues Music Awards, and won five Blues Blast Music Awards. In 2024, Copeland received nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Best American Roots Performance, Best American Roots Song, and Best Contemporary Blues Album.