Shemekia Copeland

Shemekia Copeland
Copeland at the 2019 Summit on Race
Background information
Born
Charon Shemekia Copeland

(1979-04-10) April 10, 1979
New York City, U.S.
GenresElectric blues, gospel, R&B
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1996–present
LabelsAlligator Records, Telarc (2008-2012)
WebsiteShemekia Copeland.com

Charon Shemekia Copeland (born April 10, 1979) is an American electric blues vocalist. She has released 12 albums, won nine Blues Music Awards, and won five Blues Blast Music Awards. In 2024, Copeland received nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Best American Roots Performance, Best American Roots Song, and Best Contemporary Blues Album.