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In the Beginning - Shirley Caesar began her career as a featured member of the world famous Caravans in the 1950s. (Photo: WENN.com)

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Riding Solo - After almost a decade singing with The Caravans, it was apparent that there was a solo artist in Shirley Caesar that needed to come out. She began her solo career in 1966. (Photo: WENN.com)

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First Lady Of Gospel - Shirley Caesar is affectionately known as the "First Lady Of Gospel." (Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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And They Keep On Coming - Where most folks are simply honored to be nominated for a Grammy Award, Shirley Caesar has not only been nominated repeatedly but has won 11 of them. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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The Numbers Don't Lie - Shirley Caesar is one of the most recognized gospel performers of all time. Aside from her 11 Grammys, she has 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Dove Awards, and numerous RIAA Certified Gold records. (Photo: Erik S. Lesser/Getty Images)

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A Living Legend - Shirley Caesar was honored at Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball at the Bacara Resort and Spa on May 14, 2005 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Praise Party - When BET celebrated its 25th Anniversary there was no way that they could do it without Shirley! (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Pastor Caesar - Shirley Caesar isn't just a gospel artist, she's also Pastor of Mt. Calvary Word Of Faith Church in North Carolina with her husband. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Making Movies - Shirley Caesar has been featured in various feature films and soundtracks, including The Fighting Temptations, Rosewood, The Preacher's Wife, and Why Do Fools Fall in Love. (Photo: WENN.com)

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A Must Have - Pastor Caesar has performed in 10 out of 11 BET Celebration Of Gospel specials. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Friends In High Places - Shirley Caesar makes friends and fans everywhere she goes, both inside and outside of the church. Here she poses with Steve Harvey and close friend Pastor Dorothy Glass. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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Sister Shirley - Sister Shirley is an honorary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. (Photo: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

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Timeless - Aside from her music, Shirley Caesar is also known for her show-stopping but always appropriate wardrobe. Here she wears a gorgeous gown with Vickie Winans at this year's Stellar Awards. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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And She Don't Stop - With over 60 albums to her credit, Shirley Caesar is still working on new music and will be releasing a new CD soon. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Get Ready! - No stranger to the "big stage" Shirley Caesar's performance at the 2011 BET Awards is bound to be epic! Tune in this Sunday June 26 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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