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Shemekia Copeland is an American blues singer born on April 10, 1979, in Harlem, New York City. She is the daughter of Texas blues guitarist Johnny Copeland and began her singing career at a young age, performing at the Cotton Club when she was about 10. Copeland has released 12 albums, won nine Blues Music Awards, and received multiple Grammy nominations, including for Best American Roots Performance and Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2024. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shemekia_Copeland?utm_source=openai))
