By John Hayden
Would it be the holiday season without Deborah Cox? Absolutely not!
The hit-making diva is joining the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) for their annual holiday concert. The show, Holidays at Hard Rock Live, is set for Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 7PM at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Cox is a Grammy-nominated recording artist and a world-renowned talent across the worlds of music, Broadway, television, film, and fashion. With a career spanning more than two decades, Deborah has released six critically-acclaimed albums and scaled the R&B and pop charts with six top 20 Billboard magazine R&B singles and thirteen number one hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart.
In addition to her illustrious musical catalog, the Canadian-born star has been recognized and awarded for her undying commitment to various social justice initiatives, including advocacy for LGBTQA+ rights, support for those living with HIV/AIDS, and the fight for Human Rights and Equality for all. In 2020, Deborah was honored with the Black Music Honors’ Entertainer Icon Award in recognition of her 25 ground-breaking years in the music industry.
In celebration of this milestone, Deborah expanded her identity as an artist, actress, creator and was appointed Executive Director for Alpha Magazines. This publication strives to empower men and women worldwide. She is currently winning rave reviews for her role as Regina on BET’s First Wives Club and starring in the highly-anticipated HBO MAX series Station Eleven.
In addition, Deborah was recently awarded a prestigious Black Women in Media Award for her contribution to the entertainment industry. Following the success of her hit single “Easy Way,” Deborah also has new music on the way and is working toward the release of her seventh career studio album due early next year.
The 130-member Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida is the largest gay men’s chorus in the southeastern U.S. and is beginning its 12th season. The chorus has become one of the region’s largest and most successful community-based choruses celebrated for outstanding musicianship, creative programming and community outreach. Each year, the chorus reaches more than 20,000 audience members with its messages of love and inclusion.
Tickets are on sale now and cost $80, $60, $50 and $40. VIP packages are available for purchase. All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at MyHrl.com and TicketMaster.com. Doors open one hour before show time. Additional fees may apply. Attendees will be required to wear masks and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the show.
