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Hello m’doves - a change of plan to report! As you all know I’m quite the perfectionist and I'm still working on the new music which is almost there but taking a little longer than expected to get to the finish line, so I am going to be releasing the music a little later than
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I’m so proud to stand amongst these Highwomen and feature on this song...
I was a Freedom Rider...
Thank you
@TheHighwomen
@brandicarlile
@amandashires
@MarenMorris
@nataliehemby
for having me, and alongside
@sherylcrow
!!! Single out now
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I’ve been keeping this news under my hat for a while and FINALLY I can tell you all! I’m so excited to announce that my new album ‘Stand for Myself’ will be out on July 30th via
@easyeyesound
! Pre-order or hear the new single "Diamond Studded Shoes" here >
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There’s a tendency recently to describe every black women who plays a guitar and isn’t RnB/Pop as country. It’s creating a new monolith, that erases Americana, blues, roots, classic soul and cross genre artists like myself who just so happen to be black women in an adjacent space
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Well look at that 😍
Debuts on this week's
#EmergingArtists
chart:
#6
,
@iamyola
#21
,
@Official_Tink
#23
,
@kngwmn
#38
,
@Jax
#40
,
@ChunknocaptainC
#41
,
@torreslovesyou
#44
,
@Shouse_shouse
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Oh, What a World, indeed!! Keeping this under my hat has been intense. Joining
@KaceyMusgraves
on the road this fall. I cannot wait to play music for you all and watch this icon perform every night 🌈 🦋 ✊🏾
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Go get this record. I’m honoured to be an honorary Highwoman and on this record.
#itsamovement
#TheHighwomen
#womenincountry
@TheHighwomen
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When life gives you lemons….announce a show with
@JasonIsbell
Unfortunately the
@singoutloudfest
show on September 12 has been postponed. Instead, I will open for Jason in Athens, GA &
@themorganwade
is joining us too. tickets on sale now >>
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My fellow
#HighWoman
@MarenMorris
giving some righteous shout-outs last night in her acceptance speech
#BlackWomenInCountry
@RissiPalmer
@MickeyGuyton
@BrittNicx
@RhiannonGiddens
#LindaMartell
Thanks for the love sis & congrats on your awards!!
Country music superstar
@MarenMorris
honoring the Black women in country music during her acceptance speech.
The artists she mentions:
@iamyola
@RissiPalmer
@MickeyGuyton
@BrittNicx
@RhiannonGiddens
and Linda Martell.
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It means so much to play the icon that is Sister Rosetta Tharpe. It’s like I’m celebrating her and her foundational role in creating rock n roll. I’m such a fan of
@bazluhrmann
too, so I couldn’t think of a better match if I’d planned it all myself!
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To be be nominated for four
@RecordingAcad
#GRAMMYs
in the 10th month of my debut year is beyond a dream come true.Thank you to my incredible team and everyone who has supported and believed in me along the way.I’m truly honoured to be in the category with every artist nominated
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This is my call to the next generation of Black Women. Take up space. Be visible. Show what it looks like to be Young, Gifted & Black. “Hold On” Available now on all streaming services 🙏🏾
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I was so happy to get a request from
@nprmusic
to record a Tiny Desk From ‘Home’. I’ve stayed put in Nashville when travel stopped, and one day, before things were too hot, we set up under the tree in the garden. Thanks so much for having us
@BobBoilen
!
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Just landed in Miami and saw that
@KendallJenner
has added my song “It Ain’t Easier” to her playlist for
#IWD2109
! ✊🏾⚡️💕
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
indeed—
@iamYola
's song "It Ain't Easier," from her
@EasyEyeSound
album
#WalkThroughFire
, can be heard on the latest episode of
@KendallJenner
's
@Beats1
show
#ZazaWorld
, titled "Pour Femme," at about 1h7m in.
#IWD2019
🔊
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We are so proud we got to accompany our love
@iamyola
on her stunning song “Hold On.” Her voice is incomparable and the lyrics couldn’t be more timely. Also, a portion of the proceeds will go to
@MusiCares
+
@NationalBailOut
. Listen here:
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I’m trying to find the right words for the
@RecordingAcad
nominations this morning, this is an absolute dream!!
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Hey
@latelateshow
with
@JKCorden
, get the kettle on – I'm coming to sing you a song on Monday!
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My. Opry. Debut! It’s a dream come true to write those words and I’m forever thankful for the kindness and hospitality of the whole
@opry
team for inviting me and capturing my story. You can watch it here now >>
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Well we did it!!
@ElvisMovie
is
#1
in the US!! To celebrate here are sone snaps
#altonmason
took of me when we were mucking around on set after a long day of shooting!
#elvismovie
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Thank you so much to
@eltonofficial
for helping me share this cover of ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ which is featured on the deluxe reissue of Walk Through Fire, released today, along with a brand new track ‘I Don’t Wanna Lie’ produced by
@danauerbach
@easyeyesound
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Never in my wildest dreams did I see this.... look at the stone cold talent in this category. Thank you
@RecordingAcad
🎉 Congratulations 62nd
#GRAMMYs
Best New Artist nominees:
@blackpumasmusic
,
@billieeilish
,
@LilNasX
,
@lizzo
,
@maggierogers
,
@rosaliavt
,
@TankandDaBangas
, and
@iamyola
.
Learn more about the nominees:
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I’m very excited to announce that TONIGHT i return to network television in the US! I’ll be playing on
@FallonTonight
11:35/10:35c on
@nbc
. Tune in and check it out!
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I got my baby back! Of course it was returned after I actually needed it but hey she’s now safely home! Thanks to everyone that helped, liked and retweeted! I firmly believe it all helps 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💜💜💜🥳🥳🥳
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Thank you so much to
@TheAMAUK
for awarding me UK Album & UK Artist of the Year. I’m so proud to be recognised by you all. Thank you to everybody who voted, my team and those who helped me get to this point.
@brandicarlile
,
@TheHighwomen
& I will certainly celebrate tonight!
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I was horrified to hear that this Morgan twit was getting more action after uttering the N word. Let’s uplift some black artists and allies this month instead.
#Bridges
#BHM
#mickeyguyton
Let’s make this right... Join us and
@Women_Want_More
in skyrocketing
@MickeyGuyton
to the Top of the iTunes Charts by purchasing “Bridges!”
While you’re there buy some
@RissiPalmer
@MarenMorris
and
@CamCountry
too.
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OMG!! A massive thanks to
@billboard
and Taylor Mims for including my song Diamond Studded Shoes in their 50 best songs of 2021 so far! It’s an honour to be in such esteemed company, just WOW! 🙏🏿💜🎉
Full list here:
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Please take time to read this letter penned by
@BlackOpry
founder
@_love_holly_
that pulls no punches about the Opry and this MW dumpster fire! I for one will be watching this space with intent! 👀
#blackopry
#BlackTwitter
In the interest of transparency I would like you all to know that this letter was shared with the Opry this morning, via email. We may not get the answers we want, but we will be heard.
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I am so happy to be announcing the US leg of my Stand For Myself Tour. I will be joined on select dates by
@JacRoss
& in Nashville, dear friends
@outsidechild13
&
@DevonGilfillian
, because guess what, we just added a 2nd
@theryman
all info
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🙌🏻 thank you to all of the UK fam, my first number 1 in a UK chart
There’s a New Number 1 entry this week's Americana Album
@officialcharts
:
@iamyola
‘Stand For Myself’. Also new to the Top Ten is
@sonvoltmusic
,
@johnmurry
, and
@LosLobosBand
…
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Thank you so much to the
@americanafest
and all of the wonderful fans I have met this year. Your support is everything!
Congratulations to the 2020 Americana Artist of the Year nominees:
@brandicarlile
,
#BrittanyHoward
(
@blkfootwhtfoot
),
@JohnPrineMusic
,
@tanyatucker
and
@iamyola
!
#americanamusic
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Tune in TOMORROW!! My interview with
@AnthonyMasonCBS
for
@CBSMornings
is gonna be fire!!
#cbsmornings
#cbs
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Well this January just seems to get better and better!!!
@eltonofficial
is picking his favourite
#RocketHour
🚀 tracks from 2021 - and he’s playing my track "Stand For Myself!" Listen on
@AppleMusic
- Saturday from 5pm GMT/12pm EST/11am CT/ 9am PST on
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WOW!! Thank you for including me
@eltonofficial
and for the ever loving support
@brandicarlile
🙏🏾💕💖 go listen to the show in the link below
Music on
#RocketHour
this week from
@blkfootwhtfoot
@iamyola
@QueenWillRock
@boniver
@brandicarlile
+ more at 9am LA / 12pm NY / 5pm UK on
@Beats1
! 🚀
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Only went and did and an interview & photoshoot with
@voguemagazine
No. Big. Deal.....*BIG* deal! thanks for treating me like a 👸🏾 and sharing my music
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The night is finally here – I'll be performing on
@FallonTonight
TONIGHT at 11:35 EST on
@nbc
to kick off my
@RecordingAcad
week!
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UNREAL! The latest issue of
@RollingStone
is out, check out The Mix, featuring yours truly. In print. In Rolling Stone!!
📷:
@sachalecca
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This is how excited I am to share that tickets for my headline Ryman show May 11th 2021 are on sale NOW. Thanks to
@theryman
for making me so welcome for my
@latenightseth
appearance, I cannot wait to be back on that stage for a full show! Tickets:
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OMG I've been so excited to tell you this!! Your girl is performing at the
#AmericanMusicAwards
For my first-ever
@AMAs
performance, I’ll be performing “Break the Bough” for this year’s SONG OF THE SOUL moment 🎶 Tune-in Sunday, November 20 at 8/7c on
@ABCNetwork
#AMAs
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@joyoladokun
That icle bloodclaat crosses me as the kinda guy that has never been punched. We all know that kid walking around never met a consequence in they life and annoying as heck. I bet his team are run ragged obscuring that from the paying public.
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I never thought I’d be saying these words, Diamond Studded Shoes is NUMBER 1 at
@Americanafest
radio! A massive thanks to everyone that made this record and to
@aaronleetasjan1
,
@easyeyesound
& Natalie Hemby for helping write Diamond Studded Shoes.
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I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking on the genius of
#TinaTurner
for
@Variety
, check it out friends!
Yola Pays Tribute to Tina Turner: 'We Struggle to Talk About Black Women and Genius' — But It Can't Be Overstated for the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
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What the frik....Walk Through Fire is 2 today! What a journey this record took us on, check out my full post over on Instagram:
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Today’s the day we hit the road with
@KaceyMusgraves
I’ve been so excited about these shows since the moment I found out about them. Oh, what a world! 🌈 💖
All dates are sold out. I can’t wait to see you out there
#ohwhataworldtour
#kaceymusgraves
#yola
#queenofcountrysoul
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This week is going to go down in the books. We’ll be rounding out the fun in Nashville in true style on Friday as I perform my Opry Debut
@opry
. From listening to
@dollyparton
as a child to standing in that circle is truly a dream come true >>
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Until June 24th, see me in character as the inventor Rock n Roll guitar playing Herself, Sister Rosetta Tharpe! ✨
@ElvisMovie
#ElvisMovie
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Yesssssss!!!!!!!! My sisters!! Help me celebrate my dear friends
@outsidechild13
&
@brandicarlile
on their Wins at the
@AmericanaFest
honours and awards while I’m out on the road!!!
Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Billy Strings Score Wins at Americana Honors & Awards via
@variety
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These moments must be savoured. Sending love to
@WillieNelson
and family for having me up to sing with them
@ChrisStapleton
&
@morganwithane
, it was a true joy! Thanks to all the love from the good people of
#Texas
this weekend 🙏🏿💜
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Off to Los Angeles this week to round out this amazing year with
@JimmyKimmelLive
What an amazing ride 2019 has been, and this is a real high to end on
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Wishing our incredible Yola a VERY happy birthday. What a way to celebrate your birthday weekend by releasing Stand For Myself and playing
@NewportJazzFest
! Thank you for sharing your art and your light with us all. XO team Yola
📷
@adamkissick
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Well blessings upon blessings befall me this week! Tune in to
@CBSMornings
to catch my interview with the incomparable
@AnthonyMasonCBS
!! 🤌🏿💜
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The fine people
@bbcintroducing
@BBCRadio2
recorded Shady Grove for us
@glastofest
last weekend. Catch the full video over on their
@youtube
channel now >>
So amazing to have a piece of this captured
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Was such an indescribable joy to be present during the making of this video! Much love to
@TheHighwomen
. Please check it out!
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Some of the most fun we have had this past year, and that is saying something! Thank you for having us
@nprmusic
. Playing Tiny Desk was a dream!
@BobBoilen
you have been a supporter from the start and I’m so thankful to you
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Awww shucks! 🥰 Thanks so much to
@jamieleecurtis
for the love!! I’m a big fan from way back in the Fish Called Wanda days!
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Well gotdamn look at that!!! I got 100k followers on
@spotify
and over a million monthly listeners! Thanks so much for all the support & love on Spotify, this is a huge milestone. Now if you’re not already on it, please head over to my artist profile and give me a follow.
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For the FIRST TIME EVER
@mickeyguyton
and I are going to grace the stage together and I👏🏿can👏🏿not👏🏿wait👏🏿!!!! This feels like it’s going to be a real moment so please tune into
@cmt
’s CMT Artists Of The Year show on Wednesday October 13
@9
/8CT on CMT.
#cmtoaty
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Totally unreal yesterday. Thank you to my sister
@outsidechild13
for inviting me to be a part of this historic
@Newportfolkfest
set
Watch Chaka Khan join Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Yola, Margo Price and more on "I'm Every Woman" and "I'll Take You There" on Sunday at Newport Folk Festival:
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Thank you so much to the whole team
@JimmyKimmelLive
for making us so welcome today, what an absolute honour to perform
#kimmel
#latenighttv
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Such an unbelievably great honour to be profiled in the
@nytimes
by
@JonPareles
! So grateful for all of their love and support. Read the article below!
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Well would you look at this,
@chrisstapleton
has invited us out to join him on so many shows, we can’t get them all on one poster! A bunch more of these go on sale today at 10am, so grab those tickets whilst you can - links are on my website
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Loved talking with
@RollingStone
about one of my all time heroes
#sisterrosettatharpe
that I have the honour of playing in the
@ElvisMovie
! Now it’s time we all knew how much we owe this women!
#rocknroll
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Due to ongoing public health concerns surrounding Covid-19, we've decided to move my
@theryman
headline show to March 3 2022. Existing tickets will be valid and there are still some available for sale. Until we are back together, stay safe, wear a mask and look after each other.
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“Yola became the single most sought-after voice at this year’s festival...it was her dynamic vocal theatrics throughout the entire weekend — from hushed whisper to mid-range backup singing to show-stopping belting — that made her voice stand out above all others.”
@RollingStone
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Massive thanks to
@RollingStone
for including Walk Through Fire in their top 50 albums of 2019....maybe we’ll celebrate with a surprise later...
So great to see my
@TheHighwomen
up there too 💪🏻
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My dear friend and fellow Highwoman
@brandicarlile
has managed to fit in writing a whole damn book, amid the myriad of other mind blowing projects she has going on. Thanks so much for sending me this BC. I’m just getting into it now and it’s gooooood!! Go get yours friends!
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Can’t believe I am uttering these words....I’m playing
@Newportfolkfest
this year! Unreal. What is this life? 💖🙏🏾 Special thanks to
@newportfestsorg
for donating to
@yeah_rocks_
on my behalf
2019 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT:
@iamyola
will be making her Newport Folk debut at the Fort this summer on Friday July 26.
@newportfestsorg
has made a donation on Yola's behalf to
@yeah_rocks_
. Learn more:
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My performance on
@RollingStone
's "In My Room" home concert video series is now live! You can watch it right here:
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Had the best time at
@Newportfolkfest
! Didn’t know we both spoke German! Every day holds surprises. 📸
@vnina
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Thanks to
@BBCNews
for talking to me yesterday about the
@RecordingAcad
news: Grammys 2020: Nominee Yola's mum thought music 'too risky'
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Well I never! Thanks to everyone who is buying, spinning and streaming “Stand For Myself”
.
@iamyola
's album has reached No. 1 on the Americana Radio Albums Chart for the first time! Her song "Diamond Studded Shoes" is also No. 1 on the Singles Chart this week!
Check out the Top 50 for both charts here:
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Pleae show my sis
@MickeyGuyton
some love, these fools are dangerously Stupid and ill informed 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
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A special post about yesterday... 🙏🏾 thank you
@brandicarlile
for having me on this stage with my hero
@DollyParton
and all of these other amazing women. Twitter ain’t the right place for this many feelings...
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Check this out, performing at one of the most beautiful venues on earth with my heroes, friends and fellow
@TheHighwomen
-
@brandicarlile
&
@SherylCrow
on June 6 2020. I'm told there are some special guests coming too....Tickets on sale this Friday 🎫
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Get ready to ring in the new year with me. Performing on
@JoolsBand
#hootenanny
Tune in tonight
@bbctwo
11.15pm
@nilerodgers
@michaelbuble
@Rudimental
@george_ezra
@therecordcomp
@JuniorGiscombe
@ScotsGuardsBand
@JessGlynne
@marcalmondofficial
@Hot8BrassBand
@rubyturnersoul
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This tour is going to be epic!
@danauerbach
has been such a big part of my journey as an artist as a producer and writer, it’s an honour to tour with him in his legendary
@theblackkeys
guise!
@GaryClarkJr
is such a phenomenon too, people are being truly spoiled with this show!
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How’s about we stop quoting and just do the work he died trying to get us to do! There so much
#lipservice
on
#MLKDay
put some respect on his mission as well as his name. I made an edit of
#diamondstuddedshoes
in tribute
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More, ‘I can’t believe I get to say this’ moments, brought to us courtesy of
@colbertlateshow
&
@StephenAtHome
as I will be performing live in the studio tomorrow night, July 20th! Tune in
@CBSTweet
11.35pm/10.35pm CT
#LSSC
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I am so proud to join
@annielennox
to support the
@TheCircleNGO
raising money for their Women & Girls Solidarity Fund. I am also joining The Circle for an Instagram live tomorrow, 8 July at 8pm BST/3pm ET to talk about this important appeal!
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Throwing back this melanin moment at the
@RecordingAcad
with my sister from another mister
@amythystkiah
on the red carpet! It was so comforting to see a friendly face... both of us are coming back even harder with new music – watch out people! 💪🏿💪🏾
#ThrowbackThursday
#tbt
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So excited to be back in a glam chair! Getting back to it, and some big news coming...
Makeup –
@mrs_nashville
Hair/colour –
@hairbyromorgan
Hair/styling – Chelsea Thompson
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Live music creates 210,000 jobs and adds £4.5bn to the British economy. We need government help to ensure there is an industry left to go back to when it is safe. Please help us
#LetTheMusicPlay
share with a picture from your last gig!
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Had such a lovely time at
@BBCLater
big thanks to
@JoolsBand
for having me and doing such a stellar job as usual! Happy New Year Everyone! 🙏🏿🥳💜
#Hootenanny
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