Gladys Knight Slows Down Touring | Tampa News

Gladys Knight, the iconic “Empress of Soul,” is stepping back from touring at 82 to focus on family and new projects with her husband, after soul-searching about her future. Concerns arose recently as she appeared tired or confused during shows — notably at the Hollywood Bowl and in Detroit — but her manager, William McDowell, clarified she’s not suffering from dementia and still has a strong voice on stage. He’s exploring a new performance space near their North Carolina home to let her keep singing on her own terms, with a September 5th show potentially guiding future plans. A music legend since childhood with hits like “Midnight Train to Georgia,” Knight remains grateful to fans who’ve supported her for decades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df931501170f8123