By Judy Shields
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 11/11/2025 – “I hope my new Christmas single has everyone dancing around the tree!” Says Sheléa. Internationally renowned singer, songwriter, pianist, actress and producer, Sheléa, is releasing her new Christmas song, “Want This Christmas with You,” which will be available on Friday, November 14 on all worldwide on all major streaming platforms. Sheléa enters the holiday season with her upbeat, R&B festive song that she co-wrote and co-produced with Davy Natha.
Pre-order “Want This Christmas with You” HERE.
The new Christmas tune comes fresh off Sheléa’s recently released 5-track EP titled “Spirit,” also co-written and produced by Sheléa and Davy Nathan. Available on all streaming platforms, “Spirit” includes the title track, plus “Never Give Up On Love,” “Time Machine,” I Don’t Care,” and “Something’s Coming.” Check out “Spirit” HERE.
Enjoy our conversation with Sheléa about her new Christmas single and her “Oh Happy Day” off-Broadway play that just wrapped up:
The wonderful music along with a beautiful voice, makes this Christmas song so enjoyable. It is a must for you listening pleasure this holiday season. Sheléa said that at times during the holidays it might be tough for those that have lost a loved one and will be missing them, so this song is a reminder that we all want this Christmas with them. Spread the word to your family and friends that you found a beautiful Christmas holiday song for them to enjoy. Judy Shields, The Hollywood Times
Additionally, Sheléa is currently co-starring in the new off-Broadway play, “OH HAPPY DAY!,” featuring original songs by Grammy® Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper, and directed by Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning Stevie Walker-Webb.
The New York Times chose the play as it’s “Critics Pick,” saying “Oh Happy Day! Is a ‘pain-spiked supernatural comedy.’” Performances are being held The Public’s Martison Hall in New York City, and due to its success and popularity, has now extended its run through November 9. Playing Mighty Devine in “OH HAPPY DAY!,” Sheléa is joined by cast members Jordan E. Cooper (Keyshawn), Tamika Lawrence (Niecy), Tiffany Mann (Holy Divine), Latrice Pace (Glory Divine), and Keith Randolph Smith (Lewis). For more information, visit publictheater.org.
Sheléa’s PBS special, “Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony,” is also airing nationwide, as the singer honors the legendary “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. The concert event was filmed at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California. Conducted by Emmy Award-winning Music Director Rickey Minor, Sheléa performs Franklin classics with the Pacific Symphony and a choir of backup singers including “Chain of Fools,” “Say A Little Prayer,” “Respect” and “Natural Woman.” Check out HERE.
About Shelea:
Sheléa is a prolific singer, songwriter, pianist, producer and actress who has performed, written and recorded on multiple GRAMMY® award winning/nominated albums from Yolanda Adams to Take 6, Cory Henry, Masego, and more. She has also received the attention and support of music’s most powerful icons: Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Rickey Minor and David Foster. With years of making a name for herself as a vocal powerhouse, she has performed at The White House, the Library of Congress, Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Vatican and in the fall of 2022, Sheléa made her debut at the Royal Albert Hall with maestro Jules Buckley to a sold-out show, with a repeat performance in 2024. Merging her musical talent with her love for acting, she landed her first major role as Dorinda Clark in the critically acclaimed “The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel.” TheLifetime biopic drew nearly three million viewers in its opening and was the strongest original movie for all television for 2020 across key demos including both broadcast and cable.
Sheléa has enjoyed gracing the stage in the 2025 off-Broadway plan, “OH HAPPY DAY!,” and several PBS specials, including her very own “Quincy Jones Presents: Sheléa” and 2025 “Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony.”
For more information about Sheléa visit: www.sheleamusic.com.
