Hometown Hero: Grammy-Nominated Singer and TV Host Takes the Stage in Chicago

Selena Johnson returns to Chicago with new drive.

Selena, a Grammy-nominated singer and a bright TV host, readies her music in her hometown.

She ties her work to Chicago with clear links.

Her new album “Legacy” pays tribute to her late father and marks her musical path.

A Heartfelt Tribute

The work on “Legacy” stays close to her heart.

After her father, Sil Johnson, died, Selena began recording soon after.

Sil is a known figure in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame.

Her songs use parts of his work, tying his sound to her new tunes.

Selena states, “My father was one of the most sampled artists of all time, so I decided to sample him myself.”
Her work helped her mend hurt and keep his sound near.

The lead song, “Black Balloon,” reached top spots on Chicago digital charts.

It comes with a two-step shuffle that joins her beat to simple dance moves.

Fans feel this close beat in every performance.

Upcoming Performances and Tour Plans

This weekend, Selena goes to City Winery in Chicago.

She will sing in shows that fill up fast.

Two of her events are already full.

She looks forward to a busy schedule and hints at more trips.

Her son leaves for college soon.

This time means more shows ahead.

She adds, “I hope to tour for the rest of the year, not just for the ‘Legacy’ album but also for my work with my brothers on the new Shai project.”

She now works with Carl Thomas and Dave Hollister.

Their sound ties to Chicago soul and R&B beats.

They work now in the studio, and fans wait to see their sound break out.

A Message of Hope and Resilience

Selena sings of love, forgiveness, and the strength to heal.

She aims to lift each listener with beats and words.

In one chat, she sang a part of “Black Balloon.”
Her words stress joy and a strength to rise above hard times.

As she readies her shows in Chicago, her passion shows.

Her music ties her to the city and to her people.

Her work links a memory of her father to fresh sounds with new friends.

In short, Selena Johnson is a singer and a TV host who returns home to share music and join with fans.

Her album “Legacy” and new tunes with friends bring fresh sound.

Whether you join her at City Winery or follow from afar, her sound aims to lift and bind hearts.