R&B icon Patti LaBelle is set to light up the stage at the Southern Heritage Classic, bringing her legendary grace and vocal prowess to Memphis this September. Performing at the Orpheum Theatre on September 12, LaBelle's appearance underscores a weekend filled with cultural celebrations.

Tickets for this much-anticipated event will be available starting Friday, April 5, and can be snatched up by fans eager to see LaBelle in action, possibly belting out some of her timeless hits. Fred Jones Jr., the Southern Heritage Classic's founder, expressed his excitement for LaBelle's performance, saying "Patti LaBelle is a name synonymous with excellence, and we are so proud to have her join our Classic Weekend. She continues to serve as an inspiration to millions of people, both young and old" in a statement obtained by WREG.

LaBelle, who’s no stranger to the spotlight, scored her first hit in 1962 as the singer of the Bluebelles and has since remained a force to reckon with in the music industry. As she approaches her eighth decade, the 13-time Grammy nominee is not just a performer but a bestselling author and entrepreneur, as well. With her Patti’s Good Life brand, she’s established a lifestyle realm all her own. This multifaceted artist will be the star attraction, according to The Commercial Appeal.

Known far and wide as the "Godmother of Soul", LaBelle's musical influence spans generations. With a career that seems to defy the passage of time, her upcoming concert is expected to thrill longtime fans and new listeners alike. As part of a lineup that begins at 8 p.m., LaBelle will take center stage after hosting duties by comedian Jammin’ Jay Lamont. As per FOX13 Memphis, this concert is slated to be a cornerstone of Southern Heritage Classic's promise of exhilarating entertainment.

With LaBelle at the helm, this Classic Concert during the Southern Heritage Classic’s weekend is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience borne out of a career that has echoed across the music world for more than five decades, bringing together communities through song, and proving once again that age is just a number when it comes to keeping rhythm with the soul of an era.