Congratulations to Trinidad & Tobago born Heather Headley. She was awarded her first Grammy on the 31st January, 2010 at the 52nd Annual Grammy Award. Heather topped fellow nominees to take home the award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel  for her recently launched EMI Gospel album “Audience of One.”  Headley is no stranger to outstanding achievements.

Below is a short list of her most notable achievements.

• 1997- Heather Headley is cast in the lead role of “Nala” in the Broadway presentation of The Lion King
• 2000- Heather Headley wins Tony award for Best Actress for her performance in the title role of the Broadway adaptation of Aida
• 2003- Heather Headley is presented with two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards:
  • Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist-Solo for single “He Is”
  • Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year- Solo for “This is Who I Am”