MEET GWEN YVETTE
Gwen Yvette is an independent artist, soul singer and songwriter from Beaufort, SC. An artist with extraordinary talent and vocal range, the Harlem-born, St. Helena Island product first picked up a microphone at the tender age of three and performed at community events. Gwen first entered the music scene as a professional singer in the early 1990's, performing with a popular local band and was later invited to tour with notable musician Roy C. In 2012, the songstress had a successful run on Fox's national television series, "The X Factor”.
In 2015, Gwen Yvette launched her solo career and in February 2016, she released her debut single titled, "So In Love”. This release propelled Gwen into the spotlight, garnering national media recognition, performance opportunities nationwide and a rising star status. That year, she also won Female R&B Artist of the Year at the South Carolina Music Awards. In June of 2017, Gwen released her long-awaited album titled, “Love, Dreams & Visions”, a project that exemplifies her love of music. Soulstress, Gwen Yvette performs with her band, TC Soul (named for her beloved Father) throughout the south eastern US regularly.
Gwen Yvette counts it all joy to have been blessed with the opportunities to open for outstanding and legendary musicians, to include King George, Shirley Murdock, Keith Sweat, Regina Belle, Kem, Sir Jeffrey Osborne, Ms. Patti LaBelle, The Mighty O'Jays and Frankie Beverly & Maze!!!
Gwen Yvette is one of the more sought-after singers throughout South Carolina and beyond, as is evident from her booking in the UK in fall 2019 as part of the Soul Jones Collective Tour, and again as a headliner of the I Am Woman UK 2020 Tour, an International Women's Day Celebration.
Gwen Yvette continues to write, record, and release music, and perform live at special events-corporate and private, live music festivals and live music venues throughout the southeast.
BOOKING
Gwen Yvette’s experience as an entertainer and national recording makes her the ideal choice for quality entertainment in a variety of settings. Her exceptional music arrangements coupled with her engaging stage presence provides the perfect entertainment for venues, festivals, receptions and corporate events.
Gwen’s shows are designed to take the audience on a wonderful musical journey. They range from intimate performances for a captive audience to a repertoire of "classics", Southern Soul, R&B and orignal favorites that’s sure to get the crowd up dancing. Her tribute show to Aretha Franklin is one that will leave in awe. Close your eyes as you listen and you are sure to feel the essence of “The Queen Of Soul”.
BOOKING & MEDIA INQUIRIES
Contact Team Gwen Yvette
(843) 441-2584 or (703) 475-4443