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CANDI STATON EARNS FIRST GRAMMY NOMINATION IN 40 YEARS FOR GOSPEL RECORDING

For over 50 years of her 85 years of life, R&B and Soul music legend Candi Staton has been a successful recording artist. From "Young Hearts" to "Victims" she has delivered heartful hits and never won a Grammy. Her 32nd album, "Back to My Roots" has been nominated in the Best Gospel Roots category after 40 years. The album consists of 12 tracks with the artist dusting off spiritual and inspirational classics along with some notable assists and originals.   “I’m so surprised ,” says Staton. “I know  it’s  a  cliché  but  it’s   always nice just to be  nominated. I was nominated  before and a couple of times I was always up against Aretha Franklin who I  love  but  I  had  no chance of winning  against her . She just  dominated in  that   era.  I’m   proud   o f this album and  at this stage of my life,  I  hope  I can finally bring one home before I leave th...