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CeCe Teneal
A CONSUMMATE PERFORMER WHO DELIVERS “WHETHER THERE’S 5 PEOPLE OR 5,000 IN THE AUDIENCE,” CECE SEEKS TO TRANSCEND CULTURAL AND GENERATIONAL BARRIERS WITH HER MUSIC.. Just a country girl from Florida born in rural Osteen (just outside of Orlando), CeCe Tenealhas since brought her music to over 47 countries as the opening act for Buddy Guy, JoeCocker, Johnny Lang, Betty Wright, Cameo, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, JazminSullivan, Fantasia, Maze & Frankie Beverly, and the legendary B.B. King. She currentlytours both her soulful and funky originals, as well as a celebration of the music of ArethaFranklin to tens of thousands annually at performing arts centers around the United Statesand onboard multiple luxury cruise lines. CeCe never envisioned herself as a performer, but having inherited her voice from hermother, the universe had a different plan. She has been nominated for four IndependentMusic Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best Gospel Song (“I Heard You Prayin’“) and2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song(“Danger”). Other accolades include the 2008-2010 Orlando Best Live Band, the 2017Orlando Music Trailblazer Award, and the honor of being chosen as the halftime headlinerfor the 2019 Citrus Bowl. In 2022, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Jerry Demmingsproclaimed September 17th as Annual Cece Teneal Day in Orlando and Orange Countyrespectively to celebrate her 20 years of arts and entertainment contributions. In 2023,Cece was honored by the Orlando Magic as a Diversity Game Changer for herphilanthropic work in Central Florida.Browse all performers
