Macy Gray will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, according to a press release.
Gray is a Grammy Award-winner and has had multiple Billboard, MTV and BRIT nominations and awards. She has also appeared in films including “Training Day,” “Spider-Man,” “Scary Movie 3” and “Lackawanna Blues.”
She is best known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday, according to the release.
Gray’s song “I Try,” from her album “On How Life Is” won a Grammy in 2001 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In the same year, she was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
She released seven additional albums after that Grammy success, according to the release.
“The Way,” Gray’s latest album, was released in October 2014 by Kobalt Records. According to the release, it covers topics such as female independence, triumph over adversity, self-love and expression.
Tickets will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Friday. They range from $30 to $35 and may be purchased at buskirkchumley.org, at 812-323-3020 or at the Buskirk-Chumley box office and Downtown Visitors Center at 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., according to the release.
Cassie Heeke
