H.E.R. loves finally being able to perform again for live audiences

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The pandemic forced H.E.R. to cancel concerts, including her two-day Lights on Festival in New York City in October. However, now she’s thrilled to be back to performing for live audiences.

“It has been the most amazing thing ever,” the Grammy and Oscar winner, born Gabriella Wilson, tells Ebony. “There’s nothing like that connection that you have with an audience. I love performing, I love the stage, and it’s not the same without the people. I’m so thankful to be back.”

H.E.R. performed earlier this month at the iconic Apollo Theater in New York, and she returned to be a presenter at the