Oprah Winfrey Presents Gospel Recording Artist VirLinda Stanton, Co-star of The Color Purple on Broadway

Gospel recording artist and seasoned
stage actress VirLinda Stanton receives the key to the city and February
3, 2011 was proclaimed VirLinda Stanton Day in Tyler, Texas.

Tyler, Texas (PRWE May 16, 2011

World renowned Gospel recording artist and actress VirLinda Stanton was
recently bestowed with one of the highest honors in her hometown of
Tyler, Texas. VirLinda, who is currently on tour with the Tony nominated
musical The Color Purple as the feisty character, Shug Avery, was
presented with the key to the city by Mayor Barbara Bass. In addition to
receiving her home towns highest honor, February 3, 2011 was declared
as VirLinda Stanton day to commemorate her outstanding achievements in
the arts and commitment to the community.

VirLinda honed her extraordinary Gospel soul vocal talent at a young
age and is no stranger to the stage having performed in countless
theater productions and live performances including The Lion King, Toy
Story, as well as a National Anthem vocalist. The US tour of The Color
Purple runs through the end of June where VirLinda will continue to
amaze audiences with her captivating voice. The talent of Ms. Stanton
does not end with The Color Purple, fans can continue to be soothed by
the sweet sounds of VirLinda’s voice when her self titled debut Gospel
album is released this Fall.