TEXAS! Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a night of music, memories, and celebration!
Jody Watley, GRAMMY® Award-winning music and style icon, brings her signature style, energy, and timeless hits to the Winter White Party for a special guest live performance!
Joining an exciting evening of R&B, funk, and dance music with Charlie Wilson and Ready For The World!
When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
What: Winter White House Party
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre | Grand Prairie, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Time: 7 PM
Dress in your winter white and get ready for a festive night of great music and good vibes for the Winter White House Party 2026!
Get your tickets now and make it a holiday weekend to remember!
Jody Watley, GRAMMY® Award-winning music and style icon to appear as special guest Texas Trust CU Theatre – Winter White House Party – November 28, 2026
Before hashtags. Before viral voting campaigns. Long before social media became a platform for celebrity voter awareness campaigns, MTV’s groundbreaking Rock the Vote initiative brought together influential artists to encourage young people to make their voices heard at the ballot box; and while each message was tailored to the participants personality, the message was the same: Get out and vote.. Among them? GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter and style icon Jody Watley, one of the few Black artists, male or female, featured in the campaign which included Madonna and Iggy Pop. Watch The Jody Watley Rock The Vote Video: Here Jody Watley YouTube Channel
GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter and style icon Jody Watley, 1992. MTV’s Rock The VOTE!
Music. Culture. Representation. Your Voice Matters.
A meaningful moment in her music history and cultural impact, reflecting the importance of visibility, representation and using one’s platform beyond the music.
As Vogue revisited in its retrospective on Rock the Vote, the campaign was rooted in freedom of expression, youth engagement and the power of participation.
36 years later, the message remains as relevant as ever.
On this Election Day 2026, we’re flashing back to a moment when music, pop culture and civic responsibility came together.
Jody Watley Welcomes November 2026 With Gratitude, Music & Positive Energy
Hello November!
May your November, and every day, be tied together with the heartstrings of gratitude. The more thankful you are, the more beauty you will see.
As we welcome a new month, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the continued love and support throughout my ongoing musical journey.
My 2026 single, “The Dawn” (Alex Di Ciò Remix), released in both Radio Edit and Extended Mix versions, reached the Top 10 on Amazon Music UK and continues to hold a place among my Top 10 most popular songs on Spotify.
As an independent recording artist, songwriter, and owner of my own label, Avitone Recordings, which I founded in 1995, these milestones carry special meaning.
Independent music is a journey of passion, perseverance, creative freedom, and commitment. Every stream, download, playlist addition, share, purchase of merchandise, and word of encouragement matters. To those who consistently show up for my music, whether you’ve been along for decades or have just discovered something new, know that your support never goes unnoticed.
Thank you. I am truly grateful.
Beyond the music, I also recognize that life isn’t always easy. If you’re experiencing challenging times, unexpected setbacks, or moments of uncertainty, I’m sending encouragement, positive energy, and wishes for the strength to keep moving forward.
Look toward the things that give you hope, not despair. Find beauty in the smallest moments, even when the bigger picture feels uncertain.
Count your blessings, not your woes.
And remember, after the rain, the sun always shines again.
Wishing you a November filled with gratitude, renewed hope, love, peace, and beautiful possibilities.
Jody Watley – Special Guest May 1, 2027 Freestyle Fusion Hard Rock Atlantic City
JUST ANNOUNCED!Party People in the House!
GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and music icon Jody Watley is bringing her signature style, timeless hits, and undeniable dance-floor energy to Atlantic City!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 1, 2027, when Jody Watley makes a special guest performance appearance at Beat The Beat Presents Freestyle Fusion, taking place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
Known for her chart-topping classics, distinctive sound, trendsetting style, and ongoing musical evolution, Jody Watley continues to bring generations of music lovers together through R&B, pop, funk, and dance music.
Whether you’ve been following her extraordinary solo journey for decades or discovering her music for the first time, this is another opportunity to experience the energy of Jody Watley live in a special guest performance.
Get your tickets in advance! Don’t wait until the last minute and risk missing out on this special night of music, dancing, and celebration.
Please note: The confirmed performance date is May 1, 2027, correcting the May 21 date included in the initial website announcement email.
Party People in the House! Let’s Dance!
Stay connected for more updates with the website newsletter emails with Jody Watley’s official website and also official social media channels for additional updates.
Released October 22, 2021, Jody Watley’s ‘RENDERINGS’ Alex Di Ciò Remixes EP is another example of her creative evolution, blending electronic soul, dance, funk, and pop with fresh interpretations of selections from her acclaimed catalog.
Where music meets art!
Jody Watley ‘RENDERINGS’ The Alex Di Ciò Remixes
Inspired by digital artwork created by Watley fan and graphic designer Shawn West, ‘RENDERINGS’ took shape through remixes by acclaimed Italian DJ/producer Alex Di Ciò, a frequent Watley collaborator whose work has contributed to multiple Top 5 UK Soul Chart releases.
‘Renderings‘ went on to reach #4 on the UK Soul Chart in December of that year, another chart milestone for Watley and her Avitone Recordings imprint.
Featuring reimagined selections from Watley’s The Makeover and Midnight Lounge albums, the EP gives fan favorites and deeper cuts a vibrant new dimension — from “Photographs,” “Love Hangover,” and the empowering “A Beautiful Life” to the thought-provoking “Clouds,” “More,” and uplifting “Whenever.”
Also included is the poignant “Not A Single Day Goes By,” a song of remembrance featuring renowned guitarist Levi Seacer, formerly of Prince’s New Power Generation.
Originally released as a limited-edition CD Digipak featuring an expanded collection of dance mixes, with an abbreviated digital edition, ‘RENDERINGS’ celebrates the timeless possibilities of musical reinvention and Watley’s ongoing commitment to release quality music via her own label Avitone, founded in 1995.
Jody Watley RENDERINGS Art by Digital Creator / Graphic Designer Shawn West Jody Watley “Renderings” EP The Alex Di Ciò Remixes Limited Edition CD Digipaks, 2021.
As Jody Watley reflected:
“The thing about music is that it can be fresh and new to someone at all times, especially in the digital age with various ages and demographics. As a creative, I also continue to explore new ways to drive music listeners to my contemporary independent catalog as well. Through the music, I do it with love and joy and want people to feel that too.”
“Jody Watley has managed to stay on the airwaves and in our ears for nearly five decades. That’s thanks in part to an expansive catalog that shows she’s willing to take musical risks…” — SoulBounce
Five years later, the music continues to find new listeners! Jody Watley continues to Inspire!
Jody Watley “The Hot Beauty” Harper’s BAZAAR America’s 10 Most Beautiful Women 1989 : Photography: Matthew RolstonJody Watley “The Hot Beauty” Harper’s BAZAAR America’s 10 Most Beautiful Women 1989 : Photography: Matthew Rolston
Jody Watley: Beauty, Individuality & Timeless Style in Harper’s BAZAAR
In September 1989, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and style icon Jody Watley was featured in Harper’s BAZAAR’s “America’s 10 Most Beautiful Women” issue, which brought together a remarkable group of women ages 21 to 48 to discuss their looks, lives, beauty and aging.
Harper’s BAZAAR celebrated Watley as “The Hot Beauty,” placing her among an extraordinary lineup that included Whitney Houston, Jodie Foster, Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Faye Dunaway, Melanie Griffith, Kelly LeBrock, Anjelica Huston and Geena Davis.
The feature arrived during a defining period in Watley’s solo career. Already a Grammy winner with a growing collection of major pop, R&B and dance hits, she was also establishing a distinctive visual identity that merged music, high fashion and fearless individuality.
More than three decades later, the subject of women, beauty standards and aging remains a major cultural conversation. Revisiting this 1989 Harper’s BAZAAR issue offers an intriguing snapshot of how beauty was being discussed at the time — and why confidence, individuality and evolving personal style remain timeless.
For Jody Watley, being fashionable has never simply been about following trends. Her enduring image has always reflected something more personal: being yourself, evolving on your own terms and defining beauty for yourself. True to yourself and living with joy at every age. What’s most beautiful is what exudes from the inside out.
Jody Watley — “The Hot Beauty.” Then, now, timelessly individual.
Harper’s BAZAAR September 1989 “America’s 10 Most Beautiful Women” Issue
Save the date! Jody Watley is headed to Texas for a special live concert appearance this holiday season.
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, music and style icon Jody Watley announced as a special guest for the Winter White House Party, happening Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas.
The evening brings together an exciting lineup of R&B, soul, funk and pop favorites, headlined by Charlie Wilson, with Ready For The World and special guest Jody Watley.
Watley brings her unmistakable presence and showcasing a few favorites and new music from her extensive solo catalog to the stage, spanning decades of Top 10 and #1 hits, dance-floor classics and an independent music journey that continues with new releases in 2026.
The concert will be hosted by Kier “Junior” Spates of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, adding even more energy to this special holiday weekend celebration.
WINTER WHITE HOUSE PARTY 2026
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Texas Trust CU Theatre — Grand Prairie, Texas
Charlie Wilson
Ready For The World
Special Guest: Jody Watley
Hosted by Kier “Junior” Spates
Get your tickets and make plans to be there! axs.com
It’s another opportunity to experience Jody Watley live in 2026 — bringing timeless hits, contemporary style and the enduring energy that continues to connect generations of music fans.
This is a timeless message from Jody Watley worth revisiting as we enter a new autumn season.
Jody Watley | Faith Heart Magazine | September 2020 Cover Story
A conversation about inspiration, self-love, fresh starts, reinvention and embracing your own light.
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and style icon Jody Watley reflected on how she uses her voice — through music, lyrics, her career journey, motivational messages, interviews and a positive online presence — to encourage others to be themselves and live fearlessly.
Her message remains timeless:
•Accept where you are.
•Live in the moment.
•Surround yourself with uplifting energy.
•Don’t define yourself by age or the expectations of others.
•Take care of your mind, body and spirit doing your best to make healthy choices.
•Embrace Your Wattage and Never Let Others Dim Your Light
And perhaps the simplest reminder of all:
“Every day is a FRESH START! I always say — Just BEGIN.”
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August was full of high notes, music milestones, and good vibes!
“The Dawn” — Alex Di Ciò Extended Remix kept the dance music energy going throughout the month, while August also brought several memorable music anniversary moments, celebrating everything from iconic MCA era to releases from the thriving independent Avitone Recordings ongoing!
There was also new merchandise to add to your collection — and I ended the month with a rare live guest appearance at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, for The Ultimate Dance & Freestyle Experience. Watch a snippet : Here
From the classics to the latest music, the journey continues — and I’m grateful to everyone who continues to listen, download, purchase the merchandise, stream, share, support in the NOW, and celebrate the milestones and anniversaries as well.
Here’s to September!
Wishing everyone a healthy month with joy, recalibrating where you need it.. music-filled of course to keep you inspired. – Jody Watley
