It taught me that we must stay proactive, see our physician regularly and stop making excuses as it relates to our health and physical well-being.” I also once battled, and I guess you’d even say, defeated prostate cancer. “And I’ve been successful now for some 22 years. “I ask God to help me remain clean and sober every day,” he said. He wants them, and others to know, that he understands what it’s like. show, most notably those among the ranks of recovering addicts and the homeless. Wilson has even invited a few special folks to his D.C. I refuse to fake it and I promise that when I’m done, I have nothing left.” I still live by that creed, whether I’m preparing for an audience of 200 or 200,000. “My mother used to tell me that a poor train can’t toot its own whistle. “I get in the gym every morning because it’s important that I be in shape - that I remain at championship level,” he said. So, what’s a typical day like for “Uncle Charlie?” He says it’s all about working hard and remaining focused. “To be celebrated for what I love to do at this stage of my life really feels good.” “It’s great to be nominated and I’m actually kind of overwhelmed,” he said. And with several recent singles, “I’m Blessed” featuring T.I and “Chills,” both from his “In It to Win It” CD, having achieved climbed to the top on the gospel and Billboard Adult R&B singles charts, it’s clear that he still has the musical gifts that first became evident during his youth.
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Wilson recently received word that he’s been nominated for three 2018 NAACP Image Awards - for Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration and Outstanding Album. I may even do a few Christmas tunes since I’m working on a holiday CD that I plan to release next year.
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“I may reach back to music that I did when I was part of the Gap Band. “I always try to make sure I show up and that I bring real energy to my shows,” he said. 30 at DAR Constitution Hall for an evening that will assuredly be entertaining, engaging and one that few will ever forget.
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The Washington Informer CloseĬharlie Wilson, the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band and now equally sensational soloist, has reached heights and achieved awards that many entertainers both dream of and pursue for a lifetime.īut for this humble, God-fearing singer, songwriter and producer who turns 65 in January, what really matters, he says, is remaining drug-free and taking full advantage of the joy he still experiences every time he steps out on stage before crowds, young and old, who shout their approval, support and love for him - an entertainer who’s had the unique opportunity to celebrate not one, but two distinctive and successful careers.Īnd “Uncle Charlie,” as he’s fondly called by those who relish his musical gifts and prowess, promises to give everything he’s got when he returns to the District on Saturday, Dec.