Heather Headley Professions : Singer Born : October 5, 1974 Browse All Authors Top 21 quotes by Heather Headley The beauty of Broadway is that if I'm 60 or 70 years old, if they'll accept me back, I can go back. So I think for right now I'm going to focus on the music--it's the new baby--and see how it's going to work out, and then maybe in a few years maybe I'll go back. Heather Headley baby years thinking When I was growing up, I grew up in church--my father was a pastor--so when I was growing up in Trinidad, I'd close all the windows in the church and go in the church every day after school and get a little microphone and pretend all these people were in the pews, and I would sing to them. Heather Headley growing-up father school Some of the songs have a tinge more pop this time. I wanted to go into different worlds. Heather Headley different song world I just want to create amazing music that speaks and defines who I am. I want it to be based on my life and/or what I am going through at that specific time. Heather Headley who-i-am speak want My husband knows the meaning of sacrifice and support and he doesn't have a problem reminding me when I fall short. He will explain to me how and why this would jeopardize or compromise our relationship. Heather Headley sacrifice husband fall I have a great support system and I know how to prioritize everything. I strive to keep God in every aspect of my life so that's important, because some days, it requires you to have a great deal of strength. Then, my family is second and it's in that specific order. I look around and I see how everything falls into place once you know which comes first. Heather Headley support-systems order fall I am able to stay humble because I recognize that God has truly blessed me; I can't say that enough. I also understand without Him, all of this wouldn't be possible. Heather Headley able blessed humble I had to get used to the theater atmosphere because I haven't had a role on Broadway since Aida. It was a different process from day one because I was learning my parts by myself. Heather Headley atmosphere roles different My husband is very supportive and is there for the kids, especially when I'm in projects such as The Color Purple. Heather Headley husband color kids My husband, children, and my family are my biggest supporters. I just pray to God to keep my family and I aligned at all times, and I just remember where it all got started before show business. Heather Headley husband praying children I grew up on the island, Trinidad to be exact, and I never thought it would be possible. These sort of things happen once in a lifetime. I just know God is bigger than me and everything I do is to serve and please Him. Heather Headley once-in-a-lifetime would-be islands I just have to give credit when it's due because there are some things that took place in my life that I couldn't explain at all. Heather Headley dues credit giving I am working on a list for collaborations and it's just another way to share your artistic talent with other artist. Heather Headley collaboration artist way There are so many great artists out there; it's hard to choose one. But, I would love to work with Ledisi; she has a great voice. I also admire and respect John Legend. When he wrote "All of Me," I fell in love with the melody and music. He is an artist that really loves music and just has a great way with words. Heather Headley legends voice artist I like to think about the quality, content, and concept for my music because I think these are the most important things and it just molds everything together. Heather Headley quality important thinking Whitney Houston, one of my biggest inspirations, also had that same mindset because her songs vary from R&B, hip hop, pop, and gospel. Heather Headley hip-hop inspiration song I love music; I was never the type of singer to say, "This is my specific genre, or I only sing R&B music." I feel like as a singer, you should be limitless and you shouldn't be stuck in a box. Heather Headley limitless music-love singers After I had my youngest son,I took time for him and just spent more time with my family. But, I know it's time to get back to work. I am working on new music. Heather Headley back-to-work my-family son The Color Purple received four Tony nominations; the play is highly looked at and it's a must see for everyone. I just want to carry on what Jennifer Hudson has done and help the team get to the finish line. Heather Headley team color play As you're learning your lines and the character you're playing, you're going to make mistakes but I learned more about Shug Avery. I learned my lines, but everything had to be done quickly. Heather Headley done mistake character Similar Authors Bert McCracken singer Betty Carter singer Bing Crosby singer Brian Fallon singer Brooke Allison singer Brook Benton singer All Authors
