CeCe Teneal returns to Orlando with Portrait of Aretha, a 10th Anniversary Celebration of Aretha Franklin
- Alastair Mac
- 16 minutes ago
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Join Central Florida's CeCe Teneal in this outstanding live tribute show in honor of The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Central Florida native, and treasured soul singer CeCe Teneal returns to Orlando, bringing Portrait of Aretha - 10th Anniversary Celebration to Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Aretha Franklin taught us how to "Think" and demand "Respect..." all while ridin' on the "Freeway of Love!" In Portrait of Aretha, CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular and lesser-known songs from this 18-Grammy-Award-winning icon’s 50-year career, including “Chain of Fools,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Rock Steady,” and “Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)."
An award-winning songstress in her own right, CeCe has performed in over 47 countries as the opening act for Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, Johnny Lang, Betty Wright, Cameo, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Jazmin Sullivan, Fantasia, Maze & Frankie Beverly and the legendary B.B. King.
She has has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song ("Danger"). Other accolades include the 2015 Touch the Mic “Muse” Award, the 2017 Orlando Music Trailblazer Award and the honor of being chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl.
CeCe will captivtae the audience in Orlando on May 24 with the songs of Aretha in what promises to be an extraordinary night filled with soul!
CeCe's been called a musical force to be reckoned with. Her power, presence and passion on stage create an experience that is good for the soul.
She says, "It’s funny to hear them say that about ME. I’m just a little ole country girl that wants to make people feel good." Her motto is, "If for just one night, I can replace the cares of life and fill your heart with my music, the accolades don’t mean a thing."
CeCe currently tours with both her soulful and funky originals as well as a celebration of the music of Aretha Franklin to tens of thousands, annually at performing arts centers around the United States and onboard multiple luxury cruise lines.
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