Jody Watley In Chengdu.

My trip to Chengdu was awesome, another blessing of an experience for all of us. To perform as a part of the Night of Fortune GRAMMY All-stars Concert at Chengdu Stadium in front of 40,000 fans left me speechless – until the Panda Tour which was the icing on the cake. I’m thankful to God for continuing to bless me to do what I love, on my own terms and to live a balanced life beyond ‘entertainment.’

Greeting Sign which also came with a beautiful flower bouquet. Chengdu

Greeting Sign which also came with a beautiful flower bouquet. Chengdu

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Program Cover. This is what the stage looked like. Chengdu Stadium.

John "Havic" Gregory, Jody Watley, and Rosero McCoy Rehearsal Check Chengdu Stadium June 7, 2013

John “Havic” Gregory, Jody Watley, and Rosero McCoy Rehearsal Check Chengdu Stadium June 7, 2013

I loved this moment with some of the children's chorus!

I loved this moment with some of the children’s chorus!

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The children’s chorus sang a beautiful and moving song – brought me to tears – this was evening rehearsal.

There was a great tribute to Michael Jackson with rare footage from the GRAMMY archives before the children came out for a dance tribute medley.

There was a great tribute to Michael Jackson with rare footage from the GRAMMY archives before the children came out for a dance tribute medley.

With a staffer who wanted to give me flowers.

With a staffer who wanted to give me flowers.

Chengdu, Stadium as the fans were coming in.

Chengdu, Stadium as the fans were coming in.

There were many Chinese CantoPop Stars a part of the "Night of Fortune" GRAMMY Superstars Concert.

There were many Chinese CantoPop Stars a part of the “Night of Fortune” GRAMMY Superstars Concert.

With lead Michael Jackson Tribute Performer. Chengdu Stadium.

With lead Michael Jackson Tribute Performer. Chengdu Stadium after the concert onstage in the rain!

 

Took a quick photo with my iPhone of the audience while getting set for my performance!

Took a quick photo with my iPhone of the audience while getting set for my performance!

Jody Watley (c) 2013 Chengdu, China

Jody Watley (c) 2013 Chengdu, China
With two of my favorite guys John  "Havic Gregory" and Rosero MCoy at after-party

With two of my favorite guys John “Havic Gregory” and Rosero MCoy at after-party

At Sunshine Panda Nursery on the Panda Tour, Chengdu.

At Sunshine Panda Nursery on the Panda Tour, Chengdu.

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With President of Recording Academy Neil Portnow at Cocktail Reception

With President of Recording Academy Neil Portnow at Cocktail Reception

Getting presented a custom pair of shoes by Sheme, high end shoe designer of China

Getting presented a custom pair of shoes by Sheme, high end shoe designer of China

Red Carpet Mayhem. Chengdu China Global Forum Invited Guests and Night of Fortune  Grammy All-Stars Reception

Red Carpet Mayhem. Chengdu China Global Forum Invited Guests and Night of Fortune Grammy All-Stars Reception

With  Leo "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing"  Sayer one of music's great from the 70's and Gospel powerhouse Yolanda Adams at luncheon.

With Leo “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” Sayer one of music’s great from the 70’s and Gospel powerhouse Yolanda Adams at luncheon.

More pics and video to come! In the meantime, you can read an article: HERE