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Heather Headley

Heather Headley (born October 5, 1974) is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the title role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One. In 2018, she recurred as Gwen Garrett on the NBC medical drama television series Chicago Med. She stars on the Netflix series Sweet Magnolias, which debuted in 2020 and is in its fourth season as of February 2025.

Infobox

Born
(1974-10-05) October 5, 1974 (age 51)Barataria, Trinidad and Tobago
Genres
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Occupations
Singer songwriter record producer actress
Years active
1997–present
Labels
RCA, EMI Gospel
Spouse
Brian Musso

Tables

· Discography › Studio albums
US
US
Title
US
Details
US R&B
This Is Who I Am
This Is Who I Am
Title
This Is Who I Am
Details
Release date: October 8, 2002 Label: RCA Records Formats: CD, music download
Peak chart positions
38
Peak chart positions
14
Certifications(sales threshold)
RIAA: Gold
In My Mind
In My Mind
Title
In My Mind
Details
Release date: January 31, 2006 Label: RCA Records Formats: CD, music download
Peak chart positions
5
Peak chart positions
1
Certifications(sales threshold)
RIAA: Gold
Audience of One
Audience of One
Title
Audience of One
Details
Release date: January 13, 2009 Label: EMI Christian Music Group Formats: CD, music download
Peak chart positions
27
Peak chart positions
6
Only One in the World
Only One in the World
Title
Only One in the World
Details
Release date: September 25, 2012 Label: in:ciite Media Formats: CD, music download
Peak chart positions
187
Peak chart positions
25
Broadway My Way
Broadway My Way
Title
Broadway My Way
Details
Release date: November 14, 2018 Label: in:ciite Media Formats: music download
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that country
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that country
Title
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that country
Title
Details
Peak chart positions
Certifications(sales threshold)
US
US R&B
This Is Who I Am
Release date: October 8, 2002 Label: RCA Records Formats: CD, music download
38
14
RIAA: Gold
In My Mind
Release date: January 31, 2006 Label: RCA Records Formats: CD, music download
5
1
RIAA: Gold
Audience of One
Release date: January 13, 2009 Label: EMI Christian Music Group Formats: CD, music download
27
6
Only One in the World
Release date: September 25, 2012 Label: in:ciite Media Formats: CD, music download
187
25
Broadway My Way
Release date: November 14, 2018 Label: in:ciite Media Formats: music download
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that country
· Discography › Compilation albums
Playlist: The Very Best of Heather Headley
Playlist: The Very Best of Heather Headley
Title[citation needed]
Playlist: The Very Best of Heather Headley
Details
Release date: May 29, 2012 Label: Legacy Recordings Formats: CD, music download
Title[citation needed]
Details
Playlist: The Very Best of Heather Headley
Release date: May 29, 2012 Label: Legacy Recordings Formats: CD, music download
· Discography › Singles
US Hot 100
US Hot 100
Year
US Hot 100
Song
US R&B
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
US Dance
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
US AC
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
US Gospel
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Hot Adult R&B
1999
1999
Year
1999
Song
"A Step Too Far" (with Elton John and Sherie Rene Scott)
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
15
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Album
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida
2002
2002
Year
2002
Song
"He Is"
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
90
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
38
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
4
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
1
Album
This Is Who I Am
2003
2003
Year
2003
Song
"I Wish I Wasn't"
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
55
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
15
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
5
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
1
2005
2005
Year
2005
Song
"In My Mind"
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
75
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
16
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
1
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
2
Album
In My Mind
2006
2006
Year
2006
Song
"Me Time"
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
35
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
5
2008
2008
Year
2008
Song
"Jesus Is Love"
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
59
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
10
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
29
Album
Audience of One
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Year
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Song
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Non-album single
2012
2012
Year
2012
Song
"A Little While"
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Album
Only One in the World
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Year
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Year
Song
Peak chart positions[citation needed]
Album
US Hot 100
US R&B
US Dance
US AC
US Gospel
Hot Adult R&B
1999
"A Step Too Far" (with Elton John and Sherie Rene Scott)
15
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida
2002
"He Is"
90
38
4
1
This Is Who I Am
2003
"I Wish I Wasn't"
55
15
5
1
2005
"In My Mind"
75
16
1
2
In My Mind
2006
"Me Time"
35
5
2008
"Jesus Is Love"
59
10
29
Audience of One
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Non-album single
2012
"A Little While"
Only One in the World
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
· Discography › Other
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
Song
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
Year
1997
Album
The Lion King on Broadway Cast Recording
"Shadowland"
"Shadowland"
Song
"Shadowland"
"The Madness of King Scar"
"The Madness of King Scar"
Song
"The Madness of King Scar"
"Love Will Find a Way" (with Kenny Lattimore)
"Love Will Find a Way" (with Kenny Lattimore)
Song
"Love Will Find a Way" (with Kenny Lattimore)
Year
1998
Album
Return to Pride Rock
"Just One Dream"[citation needed]
"Just One Dream"[citation needed]
Song
"Just One Dream"[citation needed]
Year
2001
Album
Golden Dreams (film at Disney California Adventure Park)
"People Get Ready" (with Al Green)
"People Get Ready" (with Al Green)
Song
"People Get Ready" (with Al Green)
Year
2009
Album
Oh Happy Day
“A Dream is a Wish your heart makes”
“A Dream is a Wish your heart makes”
Song
“A Dream is a Wish your heart makes”
Year
2017
Album
Disney Illuminations (nighttime spectacular at Disneyland Paris)
Song
Year
Album
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
1997
The Lion King on Broadway Cast Recording
"Shadowland"
"The Madness of King Scar"
"Love Will Find a Way" (with Kenny Lattimore)
1998
Return to Pride Rock
"Just One Dream"[citation needed]
2001
Golden Dreams (film at Disney California Adventure Park)
"People Get Ready" (with Al Green)
2009
Oh Happy Day
“A Dream is a Wish your heart makes”
2017
Disney Illuminations (nighttime spectacular at Disneyland Paris)
· Filmography › Film
1992
Role(s)
Princess Medley
Notes
Short
2001
Elmo's Magic Cookbook
Role(s)
Pocket Queen
Notes
Video
2004
Role(s)
Rosa Negra Singer
Role(s)
Herself
2021
Role(s)
Clara Ward
Year
Title
Role[citation needed]
Notes
1992
Fantasmic!
Princess Medley
Short
2001
Elmo's Magic Cookbook
Pocket Queen
Video
2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Rosa Negra Singer
Breakin' All the Rules
Herself
2021
Respect
Clara Ward
· Filmography › Television
2019
Role(s)
Fikiri (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Journey of Memories"
2020–present
Role(s)
Sweet Magnolias
Notes
Helen Decatur
Year
Title
Role[citation needed]
Notes
2017–19
She's Gotta Have It
Dr. Clara Jamison
Recurring cast
2018–21
Chicago Med
Gwen Garrett
Recurring: season 4; guest: seasons 3, 5–6
2019
The Lion Guard
Fikiri (voice)
Episode: "Journey of Memories"
2020–present
Sweet Magnolias
Helen Decatur
Main cast
· Awards and nominations › Music
2002
2002
Year
2002
Award
Soul Train Award
Category
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
Recording
"He Is"
Result[citation needed]
Nominated
2003
2003
Year
2003
Award
Billboard Music Award
Category
R&B/Hip-Hop New Artist of the Year
Recording
Nominated
NAACP Image Award
NAACP Image Award
Year
NAACP Image Award
Award
Outstanding Female Artist
Category
Nominated
Outstanding New Artist
Outstanding New Artist
Year
Outstanding New Artist
Award
Nominated
Soul Train Lady of Soul Award
Soul Train Lady of Soul Award
Year
Soul Train Lady of Soul Award
Award
R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Solo
Category
"This Is Who I Am"
Recording
Won
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Solo
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Solo
Year
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Solo
Award
"He Is"
Category
Won
Best R&B/Soul Single - Solo
Best R&B/Soul Single - Solo
Year
Best R&B/Soul Single - Solo
Award
Nominated
2004
2004
Year
2004
Award
Grammy Award
Category
Best New Artist
Recording
Nominated
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Year
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Award
"I Wish I Wasn't"
Category
Nominated
2006
2006
Year
2006
Award
BET J Cool Like That Award
Category
Nominated
2010
2010
Year
2010
Award
Grammy Award
Category
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
Recording
"Audience Of One"
Result[citation needed]
Won
Best Gospel Performance
Best Gospel Performance
Year
Best Gospel Performance
Award
"Jesus Is Love"
Category
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Recording
Result[citation needed]
2002
Soul Train Award
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
"He Is"
Nominated
2003
Billboard Music Award
R&B/Hip-Hop New Artist of the Year
Nominated
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Female Artist
Nominated
Outstanding New Artist
Nominated
Soul Train Lady of Soul Award
R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Solo
"This Is Who I Am"
Won
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Solo
"He Is"
Won
Best R&B/Soul Single - Solo
Nominated
2004
Grammy Award
Best New Artist
Nominated
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
"I Wish I Wasn't"
Nominated
2006
BET J Cool Like That Award
Nominated
2010
Grammy Award
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
"Audience Of One"
Won
Best Gospel Performance
"Jesus Is Love"
Nominated
· Awards and nominations › Theatre
2000
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Musical
Notes
Aida
Role(s)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Awardee
2013
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Musical
Notes
The Bodyguard
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Musical
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2000
Tony Award
Best Actress in a Musical
Aida
Won
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Won
Outer Critics Circle Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Nominated
Sarah Siddons Award
Awardee
2013
Laurence Olivier Award
Best Actress in a Musical
The Bodyguard
Nominated
WhatsOnStage Award
Best Actress in a Musical
Nominated

References

  1. Heather Headley on playing an unpopular boss on 'Chicago Med': 'I love it!' The Grio. September 27, 2018.
    https://thegrio.com/2018/09/27/exclusive-heather-headley-on-playing-an-unpopular-boss-on-chicago-med-i-love-it/
  2. "Heather Headley Biography" FilmReference.com, accessed August 28, 2011
    http://www.filmreference.com/film/84/Heather-Headley.html
  3. Jones, Kenneth. "June 10 is Heather Headley Day in Fort Wayne, IN" playbill, June 10, 2000
    http://www.playbill.com/article/june-10-is-heather-headley-day-in-fort-wayne-in-com-89871#
  4. Yang, Rachel. "Northwestern alumna Heather Headley replaces Jennifer Hudson in Broadway’s 'The Color Purple'" dailynorth
    https://dailynorthwestern.com/2016/05/12/ae/northwestern-alumna-heather-headley-replaces-jennifer-hudson-in-broadways-the-color-purple/
  5. "PLAYBILL ON-LIne's BRIEF ENCOUNTER with Heather Headley"
    https://www.playbill.com/article/playbill-on-lines-brief-encounter-with-heather-headley-com-101430
  6. "Headley Broadway" playbill (vault), accessed February 14, 2019
    http://www.playbill.com/person/heather-headley-vault-0000099621#
  7. Jones, Kenneth. "Stokes Mitchell & Heather Headley to Sing 'Do Re Mi' w/ Nathan Lane May 6-9" playbill, April 23, 1999
    http://www.playbill.com/article/stokes-mitchell-heather-headley-to-sing-do-re-mi-w-nathan-lane-may-6-9-com-81441#
  8. Portantiere, Michael. "Review. 'Dreamgirls'" theatermania.com, September 25, 2001
    https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/dreamgirls_1672.html
  9. Gans, Andrew, "'Obama Inauguration Celebration', with Beyonce, Headley, Usher, Latifah, Broadcast Jan. 18" Archived Janu
    http://www.playbill.com/news/article/125299.html
  10. " The Bodyguard Musical leads the way with 4 Olivier Award nominations" showsinlondon.co.uk, April 26, 2013
    https://www.showsinlondon.co.uk/latest-news/the-bodyguard-musical-leads-the-way-with-4-olivier-award-nominations/
  11. "Bodyguard musical star Heather Headley wants to make Whitney role her own"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17906423
  12. ""I Will Always Love You" - Heather Headley (The Bodyguard Musical)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EHzDzZAUBg
  13. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/theater/jennifer-hudson-to-exit-color-purple-enter-heather-headley.html
  14. This Is Who I Am allmusic.com, accessed February 15, 2019
    https://www.allmusic.com/album/this-is-who-i-am-mw0000225266
  15. In My Mind allmusic.com, accessed February 15, 2019
    https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-my-mind-mw0000357465/releases
  16. "Jon Bon Jovi, Queen Latifah go gospel for "Day""
    https://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE52Q6WQ20090327
  17. "Heather Headley Grammy" grammy.com, accessed February 14, 2019
    https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/heather-headley
  18. Gans, Andrew. "Tony Winner Heather Headley Will Join Andrea Bocelli for December Concert Tour" playbill, September 14, 2
    http://www.playbill.com/article/tony-winner-heather-headley-will-join-andrea-bocelli-for-december-concert-tour-com-171743#
  19. Rodman, Sarah. "Singing in the season" The Boston Globe, December 3, 2010
    https://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/12/03/andrea_bocelli_catches_the_christmas_spirit/
  20. Powers, Keith."Andrea Bocelli delivers highs, lows" Boston Herald, December 7, 2010
    https://www.bostonherald.com/2010/12/07/andrea-bocelli-delivers-highs-lows/
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  22. Champion, Lindsay. "B'way Meets Opera! Watch Il Divo & Heather Headley Sing "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" on America’s
    https://www.broadway.com/buzz/171872/bway-meets-opera-watch-il-divo-heather-headley-sing-can-you-feel-the-love-tonight-on-americas-got-talent/
  23. Hetrick, Adam. "Il Divo – A Musical Affair, With Heather Headley, Concludes Broadway Engagement Nov. 13" playbill, Novem
    http://www.playbill.com/article/il-divo-a-musical-affair-with-heather-headley-concludes-broadway-engagement-nov-13-com-211468#
  24. The New Yorker
    https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/spike-lee-shes-gotta-have-it-remake-is-a-panorama-of-anguish-ambition-and-identity
  25. "'Sweet Magnolias': Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott & Heather Headley to Headline Netflix Series"
    https://deadline.com/2019/05/sweet-magnolias-monica-potter-brooke-elliott-heather-headley-star-netflix-series-sherryl-woods-novels-1202624042/
  26. Deadline Hollywood
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  29. "In Step With Heather Headley"Parade, accessed August 28, 2011
    http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2004/edition_01-25-2004/in_step_with_0
  30. "Heather Headley on Twitter: "The Commander has summoned a Lieutenant...We're a little nervous, a lot excited, & so overwhelmed with the miracle..""
    https://twitter.com/heatherheadley/status/448869858562678787
  31. "Heather Headley and Husband Welcome Third Child"
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  33. playbill.com
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  35. "Awardees" sarahsiddonssociety.org, accessed February 14, 2019
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  36. Olivier Awards
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  37. "Full list: Winners announced of the 2013 Whatsonstage.com Awards" whatsonstage.com, February 17, 2013
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