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Follow on Google News |  Kathy Sledge to Guest on The Jimmy Star Show Wednesday August 20th, 2014Multi-Platinum Superstar Kathy Sledge from Sister Sledge will be a guest on The Jimmy Star Show TV/Radio show Wednesday August 20th, 2014 from 3-5 pm ET | 12-2 pm PT at w4cy.com Radio | Visit www.jimmystarshow.com for details
Kathy Sledge on The Jimmy Star Show Born and raised in Philadelphia, Kathy Sledge is the youngest of five girls from Edwin and Florez Sledge. By age of 6 she was singing songs with her sisters in perfect harmony. Who would of guessed that only 10 years later she would record a song that would literally touch the hearts of millions around the world. Kathy was born to perform. Along with vocal coaching and teachings from her grandmother, an experienced opera singer her instinctive ability was bred from her father Edwin Sledge, of the legendary Broadway tap duo "Fred and Sledge" and her mother, singer and actress Florez Sledge. In addition to numerous performance for the congregation at her local church, Kathy's elementary school years were spent performing in clubs and at local talent shows. With rising popularity in Philadelphia, word around town was that the "Sledge Sisters" were the 'act to see.' A talent promoter contacted them to perform at a local cabaret, and the rest, as they say is truly amazing history. Kathy and her sisters signed their first record deal with Atco Records, resulting in very first #1 hit "Mama Never Told Me." They went on to record their second international hit "Love, Don't You Go Through No Changes on Me," which landed #1 on the Japanese charts. following this Kathy and her sisters won the prestigious and highly sought after Silver Award at the Tokyo Music Festival. After meeting Kathy and her sisters hit song writers Niles Rodgers and Bernard Edwards wrote and produced "We Are Family" reflecting their real life family. The song and the album went on to reach No 1 position on every imaginable chart all over the universe and also earned a Grammy nomination. The album also spawned two additional hit songs "Lost In Music" and "He's the Greatest Dancer." It also interesting to note that Kathy recorded the vocals to "We Are Family" in just one take. Sister Sledge went on to record double platinum success on several albums. In 1992, Kathy Sledge signed with Epic Records as a solo artist. Her first LP "Heart," featured the singles "Take Me Back to Love Again" and the ballad "All of My Love, with the remix of "Take Me Back to Love Again" becoming a huge dance hit. After departing from Epic Records Kathy recorded several dance hits on independent and foreign labels including, a Stevie Wonder cover song from "Songs in the Key of Life, titled "Another Star," and the maxi CD single "Another Day." Kathy Sledge, is a undisputed world renowned, international recording artist. Summer 2014 Kathy releases a new dance single, "Keep It Movin" (EDM) and a new urban single "A Little A Lot" in Fall 2014. Currently receiving stellar reviews for her performance in the one woman show "Brighter Side of Day" a tribute to legendary singer Billie Holiday, co-produced by jazz legend Stanley Clarke. A trailblazer, in front and behind the camera, her upcoming book "No, Means Next" will inspire and offer keen insight on how to maintain and sustain a career the in music/entertainment industry. The Jimmy Star Show is pleased to showcase the expertise and talent of Kathy Sledge and all anticipate a fun and informative time talking with her about her career and the entertainment industries at large.. Join King of Cool Jimmy Star, Cool Man about Town Ron Russell, and Hollywood Vixen Deidra Sarego as they have a playful and sometimes wild time with the talented featured guest! To hear Kathy Sledge live on The Jimmy Star Show tune in to W4CY Radio on Wednesday August 20th, 2014 from 3-5 pm ET and 12-2 pm PT online at www.w4cy.com from anywhere in the world. The Jimmy Star Show is a Russell Star Production. The Jimmy Star Show only promotes guests and talents held in regard by executive producer Jimmy Star. The Jimmy Star Show is recorded live at the W4CY Radio/TV station in Wellington, Florida. W4CY Radio is available through worldwide streaming live online via iTunes Radio or at w4cy.com and affiliates around the globe. W4CY Radio is brought to listeners by The Intertainment Network, and is ranked 13th in the world for internet talk radio listeners in over 190 countries. Follow The Jimmy Star Show on Twitter @JimmyStarShow Follow Kathy Sledge on Twitter @KathySledge The official site for Kathy Sledge may be found at http://www.KathySledge.com The Jimmy Star Show is sponsored by The Spectra Music Group, the largest indie record label in the world. Spectra Music Group www.SpectraMusicGroup.com Arcadium Entertainment- LGBTQ TV www.LGBTQ.TV Beacon Audio Books-The Largest Audio Book Distributor In The World. The official site for W4CY Radio may be found at http://www.w4cy.com The official site for the Jimmy Star Show may be found at http://www.JimmyStarShow.com For The Jimmy Star Show Podcast rebroadcast of past live shows visit http://www.jimmystarshow.com The Jimmy Star is syndicated and can be heard on the following radio stations: http://www.W4CYradio.com in Wellington, Florida http://www.WROMradio.net in Detroit, Michigan http://www.PlanetRadioNetwork.com in Los Angeles, New York, London and Ontario http://www.Jackaloperadio.com in Kansas City, Missouri http://www.76StreetNetwork.com, Nebraska http://www.BadTomato.FM Washington, DC http://www.MonsterFmRadio.com New York End
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