Gladys Knight is assuring fans that she is fine after her eldest son, Shanga Hankerson, claimed the singer was facing elder abuse from her much-younger husband, William McDowell. “I’m sorry that my ...

Often referred to as Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight is one of the most celebrated singers in the country. While fans are aware of her massive fame in the world of music, her personal life has remained ...

The "Midnight Train to Georgia" singer and the former consultant have supported each other at various events over their decades-long marriage Knight's son from her second marriage, Shanga Ali ...

When discussing music royalty, no one compares to Gladys Knight, the Empress of Soul herself. The Grammy Hall of Famer has contributed so many timeless songs to soul, R&B, and gospel history, that ...

*Gladys Knight has been through three failed marriages before finally meeting the love of her life, William McDowell. The couple recently celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary with throwback ...

The “Empress of Soul” has a soft spot in her heart for Haywood County, as well as the showing a brighter path forward in the coronavirus pandemic. Famed soul singer Gladys Knight and her husband, ...

I've been to his gravesite, checked into archives and checked with family members — and I still can't find much of substance about William Wallace McDowell. Born at Pleasant Gardens, McDowell County, ...