Elisabeth Withers
Elisabeth Withers | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Elle Patrice |
| Origin | Joliet, Illinois, US |
| Genres | Neo soul, R&B, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Labels | Blue Note Records |
| Associated acts | Toby Gad |
Elisabeth Withers is an American neo soul and R&B singer-songwriter.
Biography[]
Withers was born in Joliet, Illinois, and studied at the Berklee College of Music and then at New York University.[1] She sang as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez, among others, and released several dance singles under the name Elle Patrice, including "Rising" and "Emotions". After hearing these singles, Nick Ashford asked her to audition for a Broadway production of The Color Purple, where she won the part of Shug Avery.[2][3] Her performance earned her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical nomination at the 60th Tony Awards. As a neo soul singer, Withers signed with Blue Note Records in 2005. In 2007, she released a full-length album on Blue Note Records.
Discography[]
- Studio albums
- It Can Happen to Anyone (2007)
- No Regrets (2010)
- Singles
- "Be With You" (2006) U.S. R&B No. 43[4]
- "Simple Things" (2007) U.S. R&B No. 53
References[]
- ^ Matt Collar, ( Elisabeth Withers > Biography ) Allmusic.com.
- ^ "Elisabeth Withers Biography" starpulse.com. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- ^ "Elisabeth Withers-Mendes". Playbill. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ^ Singles, Allmusic
External links[]
- 1975 births
- Singers from Illinois
- Living people
- People from Joliet, Illinois
- Berklee College of Music alumni
- New York University alumni
- American neo soul singers
- American contemporary R&B singers
- 21st-century American women singers
- 21st-century American singers
- Theatre World Award winners