Early in the program, we talked about black American struggles with alcohol abuse. One woman who knows that fight all too well is singer Candi Staton. She struggled with alcoholism throughout her ...

‘I can sing if I want to, or I can stay at home for the rest of my life because the cheques keep coming in’ (Alan Messer) “It is amazing,” she says, beaming, of this late-in-life recognition that’s ...

*Understanding a person’s start is sometimes more valuable than understanding their ending — especially someone who has reached iconic status. “Young Hearts Run Free” made Candi Staton a global icon.

If anyone has earned the right to use the title "soul survivor," it's Candi Staton. The Southern singer, a staple on early '70s R&B playlists, was driven into seclusion by a combination of domestic ...

Multi-Grammy nminated Candi Staton. *“Started…really writing a couple years ago,” said Grammy-nominated Candi Staton about her new music and recently released single titled “Just Breathe” featuring ...

Candi Staton, “It’s Time to Be Free” (Beracah Records) Candi Staton blends gospel themes and messages of redemption and caution with dance music, funk and soul on “It’s Time to Be Free,” revisiting ...

Candi Staton released her 30th studio album, Unstoppable, in August 2018. True to the album's name, the four-time Grammy nominee and Christian Music Hall of Famer has shown that her life will slow ...

Soul singer Candi Staton revealed she’s been battling breast cancer since being diagnosed over the summer. The artist announced her fight against the disease in a statement and said she has 12 weeks ...

Candi Staton has earned the title of her latest album, Unstoppable, many times over. Candi grew up poor in Hanceville, Ala. In the 1950s as a teen, she used her remarkable voice to tour across the ...

The 78-year-old soul singer received the diagnosis on the first day of rehearsals for her summer tour – which went ahead as planned Soul singer Candi Staton has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The ...

Between the ‘chitlin’ circuit’ and her new rave tunes, the soul diva even picked up praise from Elvis. In our new series where you ask the questions, this storied musician reveals a few untold yarns ...

Ed Gordon talks with gospel and soul singer Candi Staton about her music career, and overcoming alcohol and domestic abuse. She has a new album, His Hands. Early in the program, we talked about black ...