Queen of the Blues: The Dinah Washington Story Fan Casting Poster

Fan CastingQueen of the Blues: The Dinah Washington Story

by Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, GK Films

Story added by kamsismith on October 21, 2023

Step into the extraordinary life of Dinah Washington, the legendary Queen of the Blues, as she conquers the music world with her powerful voice while navigating a tumultuous personal life filled with love, loss, and resilience.read more

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Description of Ethel Waters:

Ethel Waters was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her career in the 1920s singing blues. Her notable recordings include "Dinah", "Stormy Weather", "Taking a Chance on Love", "Heat Wave", "Supper Time", "Am I Blue?", "Cabin in the Sky", "I'm Coming Virginia", and her version of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow". Waters was the second African American to be nominated for an Academy Award, the first African American to star on her own television show, and the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.