Kelly Price
Black Actors - Female · Black Christmas Movies
Kelly Cherelle Price is an American R&B and gospel vocalist who emerged into the spotlight in the early 1990s. Her background vocal work for Mariah Carey, particularly on chart-topping hits such as “Fantasy” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” helped to establish her in the music industry. Price’s own career took a significant leap forward with her participation in popular tracks like “Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G. and “Feel So Good” by Mase, leading to the launch of her solo career.
Her debut album, “Soul of a Woman,” released in the late 1990s, achieved platinum status, with the lead single “Friend of Mine” becoming a top 20 hit. Price’s collaboration with Whitney Houston and Faith Evans on the single “Heartbreak Hotel” not only soared to the number two spot on the charts but also garnered a Grammy nomination. She continued to enjoy commercial success with subsequent albums like “Mirror Mirror” and “Priceless,” each securing a place within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
Beyond her impressive chart performance, Price’s talent has been recognized with a Soul Train Music Award and several Grammy nominations. Her career also includes a notable sample on Kanye West’s “Ultralight Beam” and a contribution to his album “The Life of Pablo.”
In addition to her recording success, Price has been actively involved in gospel music, releasing a live gospel album that topped the Billboard Gospel Charts and performed well on the R&B chart. Her induction as an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority and her participation in initiatives like ‘Sisters in the Spirit’ highlight her engagement with community and spiritual enrichment.
Her collaborations extend to working with other renowned artists, including a project with Deborah Cox and Tamia aimed at empowering women, and co-writing with K. Michelle on the single “Not a Little Bit.”
Price’s influence in the music industry is underscored by her creative contributions to film soundtracks and her ability to cross over between R&B and gospel genres. Despite a scare in 2021 where she was reported missing during a health crisis, her attorney confirmed she was recovering privately from a severe COVID-19 infection, underscoring her resilience and enduring presence in the music scene.
