Kelly Price
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Early Life and Family Background
Kelly Price was born on April 4, 1973, in New York City. She was raised in Far Rockaway, Queens, where her musical talents emerged at an early age. As a toddler, she began singing in church, influenced by her family's strong religious and musical background. Her mother served as the musical director at their local church, and her grandfather was a bishop and pastor in the Church of God in Christ, based in Queens. He also served as a Jurisdictional Prelate for the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Barbados. Price's rich, soulful voice earned her the nickname “Little Mahalia Jackson,” in homage to the legendary gospel singer. Tragically, her father passed away when she was just nine years old.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 3 Apr, 1973
- Age
- 47 yrs
- Occupations
- Singer
Singer-songwriter
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Queens
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American songwriter, singer
- Net Worth 2021
- 2.5 million
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Early Career and Breakthrough
In 1992, Kelly Price received her first significant professional opportunity singing with George Michael at Madison Square Garden. Her dedication and work ethic quickly stood out. During a rehearsal break for the Grammy Awards, she continued practicing—an effort that led to her introduction to Tommy Mottola, then CEO of Sony Music and husband of Mariah Carey. This encounter paved the way for her career as a backing vocalist.
Price gained prominence by contributing background vocals to several Mariah Carey songs and videos, including “Fantasy.” She also lent her voice to hits such as "Mo Money Mo Problems" by The Notorious B.I.G. and worked alongside legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Faith Evans, and R. Kelly.
