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Gladys Knight, the 82-year-old “Empress of Soul,” is winding down her live performances to embrace a quieter, family-focused chapter. After feeling she wasn’t meeting her usual standards on recent tours—including a Hollywood Bowl show with Smokey Robinson—she’s choosing fewer gigs to spend more time with her husband and grandchildren. Though stepping back from touring, this isn’t retirement—just a strategic slowdown to savor her legacy while pursuing personal projects. With a career defined by Motown magic, hits like “Midnight Train to Georgia,” and honors including a Kennedy Center Honor and National Medal of Arts, Knight remains grateful to fans who’ve supported her for seven decades.

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