JACKSONVILLE, FL (March 14, 2025) –– Thank you so much for your patience as we navigated the situation with Gladys Knight that took place on Saturday, March 8th. The new date for Gladys Knight will be Tuesday, July 15th at 8:00 p.m. Please hold on to your tickets to the original date as they will be honored for the rescheduled show. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but again would like to thank you for your patience during this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Florida Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@floridatheatre.com or (904) 355-2787 during open business hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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The Florida Theatre and AEG are proud to announce the return of Gladys Knight on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. The legendary “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight, will take the stage for an unforgettable evening of timeless music, dazzling performances, and unparalleled soul. Known for her extraordinary career spanning decades, Knight's iconic voice has earned her a place in music history as one of the most influential vocalists of all time.
Fans will be treated to a rich blend of her greatest hits, from the chart-topping “Midnight Train to Georgia” to “Neither One of Us” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” among many others. Knight's distinctive voice, profound emotional depth, and dynamic stage presence make this concert a once-in-a-lifetime event.
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last 50 years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance.
Georgia-born, Knight began performing gospel music at age four in the Mount Mariah Baptist Church and sang as a guest soloist with the Morris Brown College Choir. Three years later, she won the grand prize on television’s Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour, and the following year, her mother Elizabeth Knight created the group consisting of Gladys, her brother Bubba, her sister Brenda, and her cousins William and Elenor Guest. They called themselves The Pips in honor of their cousin/manager, James Pip Woods. In 1959, Brenda and Elenor left the group, replaced by cousin Edward Patten and friend Langston George. The group was renamed Gladys Knight & The Pips, and following George’s departure in 1962, the classic line-up was in place.
The group debuted their first album in 1960, when Knight was just 16. With Knight singing lead and The Pips providing lush harmonies and graceful choreography, the group went on to achieve icon status, having recorded some of the most memorable songs of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Top 20 hits, like “Every Beat of My Heart,” “Letter Full of Tears,” “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” and “If I Were Your Woman,” set the stage for an amazing run in the mid-1970s, with Top 10 gold-certified singles like “Neither One of Us (Wants to be the First to Say Goodbye),” “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination,” “Best Thing to Ever Happen to Me” and the #1 smash “Midnight Train to Georgia” established Gladys Knight and The Pips as the premiere pop/R&B vocal ensemble in the world. Knight enjoyed another #1 hit in 1985 when she teamed with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Dionne Warwick on “That’s What Friends Are For.”
In 1995, Knight earned her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the next year, Gladys Knight & The Pips were inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame.
All told Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years, including four solo albums during the past decade: Good Woman (1991); Just for You (1994); the inspirational Many Different Roads (1999); and At Last (2001). At Last showed the world that she still has what it takes to record a hit album, employing the talents of contemporary producers like Randy Jackson, Gary Brown, James D.C. Williams III, Jon John, Jamey Jaz, Keith Thomas, Tom Dowd, and Tiger Roberts.
Tickets for Gladys Knight’s July 15th performance are still available at www.floridatheatre.com or (904) 355-2787. Don’t miss your chance to see Gladys Knight live in concert!
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About Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight is an enduring figure in the world of R&B, pop, and soul music. Known for her unmatched vocal ability, she has influenced generations of artists and music lovers worldwide. Knight's remarkable achievements include seven Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, and more than 70 million albums sold globally. She is celebrated for her work both as a solo artist and as the lead singer of the famous group, Gladys Knight & The Pips. To learn more, visit https://gladysknight.com/.
About the Florida Theatre
There is something for everyone at the Florida Theatre. From pop, jazz, rock, comedy, country, and blues to ballet, the historic Florida Theatre annually offers over 200 cultural and entertainment events for every taste and age. For tickets or to learn more about our educational performances for schools, rentals, membership, or the nonprofit corporation that manages this majestic place, please visit us at www.floridatheatre.com