We're asking SoulTrackers to keep in their prayers legendary soul singer Merry Clayton, who was injured earlier this week in an auto accident. The following was posted on Merry's website:
It is with deep regret, but also deep gratitude, that we announce the following about our beloved Merry Clayton. At approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014, Merry was involved in a major automobile accident in Los Angeles, California. Merry sustained severe injuries to her lower body, including major trauma to her lower extremities. We are truly grateful that our dear Merry is still with us.
We're asking SoulTrackers to keep in their prayers legendary soul singer Merry Clayton, who was injured earlier this week in an auto accident. The following was posted on Merry's website:
It is with deep regret, but also deep gratitude, that we announce the following about our beloved Merry Clayton. At approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014, Merry was involved in a major automobile accident in Los Angeles, California. Merry sustained severe injuries to her lower body, including major trauma to her lower extremities. We are truly grateful that our dear Merry is still with us.
She has a long road of recovery ahead and we thank you all for your prayers as we link arms together with faith and the Lord’s strength for her rapid healing. For all that know her personally, and those that have been blessed by her God-given talents,please know that her spirit is very strong and her faith unwavering. Her voice is not silenced and His praises continue to be on her lips.
Across an astounding fully rounded career in which she has sung all styles of music – as a leader and as a support singer, and with literally the greatest artists of all-time – Merry Clayton is living vocal royalty. A short list of the legends who have called upon Grammy-nominee Clayton’s vocal power and grace includes Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Quincy Jones, Etta James, Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Bobby Womack, Art Garfunkel, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Diana Ross, Leon Russell, The Jazz Crusaders and Elvis Presley. From Hollywood to Broadway and around the world, Merry brings audiences and peers to their feet with awe and admiration. Much of her amazing life story informs the fan favorite background singers’ film “20 Feet From Stardom,” winner of the 2014 Oscar for Best Documentary. This encore in the spotlight coincided with the release of Sony Legacy’s The Best of Merry Clayton, celebrating her golden years on Ode Records.
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