GRAMMY WEEK Artist Chrisette Michele says Essence has always been there

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Channel: BlackTree TV · 2014 · Entertainment

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ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, kicked off GRAMMY week

with an exclusive showcase of the incredible artistry and achievement of Emeli 

Sandé.

The evening also featured music by DJ Kiss and DJ Rashida and appearances 

by celebrity guests including Leona Lewis, Kelis, Vivica A. Fox, Denise Vasi, 

Naughty Boy, Michelle Williams, Chef Roblé Ali, Melanie Amaro, Chris Batson, 

Vanessa Bell Calloway, Beverly Bond, Erica Campbell, Nadine Ellis, Michelle 

Epps, Ethan Farmer, Jennia Fredrique, Anthony Hamilton, Chef Huda, Ty 

Hunter, Bridget Kelly, Ledisi, Adrian Marcel, Eva Marcille, Chrisette Michele, 

Joe Morton, Phaedra Parks, Kelly Price, Quddus, Sevyn Streeter, Justine Skye, 

Antonique Smith, SWV, Tank, Melody Thornton, Lisa Vidal, Liv Warfield, 

Eugenia Washington, Daphne Wayans, Malinda Williams and more.

WHAT:ESSENCE is committed to spotlighting, elevating and supporting female artists on-the-rise

with its annual Black Women in Music event. The celebration was hosted by 

ESSENCE Entertainment Director, Cori Murray, and featured a live performance by 

Emeli Sandé with guest performer Naughty Boy. 

Lincoln was the presenting sponsor and Cantu was the supporting sponsor of 

the 2014 ESSENCE Black Women in Music event.

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