Ann Nesby as Mahalia Jackson "Soon I Will Be Done" [Live]

Scenes from the "Mahalia Jackson Life Story" Stage Musical Live At Chicago's Regal Theater. Starring Ann Nesby, Paris Bennett (her talented grand daughter), and other great performers! visit annnesby for up to date news, music, tour dates, videos and more!

[@empressgriffin506]

I played this for my mom who is in a nursing facility due to aneurysm. She's paralyzed on one side and can't talk much. Thank God no life support or pain. But her reaction to seeing this is food for my soul. Thank you Ann.

[@shanellblue4317]

Mahalia is the teacher! Ann is the student ! Mahalia was her mentor ! She did this song so much justice ! Mahalia is smiling down at her with so much love & pride !! She’s saying good job darling 😘🥰❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johnharris8628]

YOU MAY SAY THAT AGAIN!!! SHE SOUND JUST LIKE "ANN MAHALIA JACKSON

[@robertmonthe9750]

Mahalia Jackson is proud

[@mykeonthemove]

Ann Nesby is iconic for those who know her work. No one could have done this like Ann. She has Mahalia's movements mastered

[@camarogoddess1391]

Mahalia is somewhere down in her soul.....because she sounds so much like her!

[@wyldstylz748]

Mahalia is somewhere in Heaven shouting to this. My God what a spirit filled performance!!!!!!!!

[@FCLaney]

Wow, she even looked like her with the hair, pink 👗 and that voice did it

[@nequaishalawrence6108]

Dead on

[@d.y.h.w.]

She ROCKED this!

[@20ksubforcomment]

Indeed

[@gucciysl]

Such an underrated performer

[@LadyVocals22]

I have the honor of singing this for black history month!!! I’m excited to honor Mahalia Jackson!!! 🙏🏾❤️

[@garyspencer6291]

Her performance as Mahalia is spot on!Sounds identical as Imitation of Life.

[@sharonettetaylor6400]

RECKONING SOUL'S ... AMEN LOVE THE VOICE

[@jamarcussims5838]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who felt this way.

[@tag2kk]

AMEN

[@marysimmons3481]

I knew she can sing but she sang this song I didn't know she was this fabulous as a performer she can wail the song out her gut so much like Mahalia Jackson excellent excellent excellent no one can get this better than you woman of God

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

Gary Spencer I don’t think it’s identical But she is channeling her

[@JumperSC]

Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus this is proof of you father God. There is no power like yours than can even be felt in the midst of a song. I'm sitting here crying and my mama is still alive! Lord you prove yourself to me again and again. Thank You Lord. Annoint my voice and my soul for your purpose. I am available God...

[@Indiegirl007]

Jesus Christ, when she started this song it was like going back in time. 5 years old, standing next to my grandmother in the kitchen. The window open, watching her cook, this song playing in the background. I got chills.

[@AnthonyBanksCountertenor]

4:00-4:15 was SERIOUS... She went out of character and just was praising the Lord!! Yesssss

[@tedsharpe3010]

Mahalia would be so proud!! This woman is singing from the depth of her soul!

[@andreaharkless8735]

Yes she would!

[@diannal.5180]

@@andreaharkless8735 and with Joshua Nelson!!! Check him out!!!

[@lamargobrown5569]

Amen

[@latisha409]

Amen yes

[@treytaylor1511]

She's got Mahalia down pack. From the mannerisms to the annointance to finish . I know for sure she is the perfect soul to play Mahalia Jackson.

[@debif2698]

It might have started out as a performance, but then Holy Spirit stepped in and Ann Nesby allowed the Anointing to sang this song. Blessing Me! ⚘🎵🎶🎵⚘

[@divastar27]

This is wholly the most superb rendition and she has not only the voice but beautiful immense presence and gravitas to sing this song. I connect and believe..her delivery of th sentiments and feeling of this song. As a Director myself on artistic grounds, I would have cast Ann Nesby as Mahalia in heartbeat .

[@kyddoemiko100]

Amen and Amen she made me weep just like Mahalia would when listing to her. 🙏🤓

[@ms.g9047]

I would have been all over that stage praising Him.

[@hestersue5563]

THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL GOSPEL SINGING, SOME OF THE STUFF THEY SING NOWDAYS, I DONT KNOW WHAT TO CALL IT

[@dorothywilliams4236]

Amen

[@reddheadedsag.8985]

Tell'em again!!!!

[@scarlettwitman2028]

The stuff today has no soul

[@cherroncoleman8975]

I luv this song and Mahalia Jackson was my grannies favorite gospel singer rip to both of u wonderful women (grannie & Mahalia)

[@warriorsoldier7888]

WATCHING ANN NESBY SING THIS SONG I JUST OFTEN WONDER WHEN MY GOD WHEN WILL WE AS A BLACK PEOPLE AND A PRAYING PEOPLE LEARN OURSELVES AND SEE WHO WE ARE????? WHEN O LORD WHEN???? TEARS FLOWING FROM MY EYES.......WHEN WILL MY PEOPLE CHANGE AND WAKE UP😢😧😢😢

[@terraknohs8199]

Amen. All in DIVINE timing loved one. Peace and Blessings to you and your loved ones.

[@roslynstone1842]

😢😢🙏🙏🙏

[@maninthesouthm2889]

damn she sound like jackson and give me chills, this Woman know she done put this song on the MAP!

[@tyjahkhan7708]

When I tell you!!! This woman is beyond underrated !!! If Ann doesn’t sound just like Mahalia!!! I was already a big fan,now even more so!!! She should have sang this at Aretha’s homegoing!!!

[@jackiebessard7988]

TYJAH Khan ~ I AGREE (on both counts) !! I’m sure Aretha’s family didn’t know about This woman 👏🏽

[@Mamalisa540]

TYJAH... Right in the place of that Adriana Girl. This would have been so bomb!! It would have been the right song For Aretha Franklin!🙏🏽👏🏾👏🏾

[@yvonneknox6694]

Yes Lord, u right. She should have song this. Have mercy LORD

[@Netbe277]

Yes Lord🙏🏾

[@Mamalisa540]

@@Netbe277 "AMEN"👏🏾👏🏾

[@CHRISDAHOTBOY]

Wow I thought only one person could sing this song perfectly. Now theres two Mrs. Mahalia & Mrs. Nesby. Thank you ❤

[@barbarahenderson8496]

Perfection I'm so impress she can Sang anyway !!! I sing it pretty good myself.

[@AnthonyBanksCountertenor]

Slayyyyed!!! When she said said TO SEE MY MUHHVAHH!! Oooo lawdy!!! Yessss!!!!! She have me too many chills!!!

[@lovedooneyhandbags1105]

To this day when Mahilia Jackson starts sing 😭😭 time to change the channels Rest in Peace Ms.Jackson

[@msalwaysclassy1]

I also love Ann Nesby's voice she's also a great Gospel singer

[@geraldinefuller7832]

They aint ready for Mrs. Nesby, they cant handle a voice so powerful! U see how elegant and gracefully she moved. God is taking her to a higher level. We love you Ann Nesby #1

[@marquesbell4178]

God and the spirit of Mahalia were taking her to a higher level. I remember seeing her do an impersonation of Mahalia in an interview on TBN some years back and she was superb then. Quite a few women have starred as the original Queen of Gospel in this show and they were nice but that essence of Mahalia just wasn't there. They might as well have made a concert out of Mahalia's greatest hits. But when the announcement came that Ms.Ann was starring as her, Mahalia herself, told God in heaven "NOW THAT'S THE ONE!'

[@tippybeebassey2649]

Geraldine Fuller I let you tell it this women is extra

[@sonshinesingz1498]

Mahalia moved around the stage like that. She has her poise as well. Job well done Sis. Ann

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Takes me back many years ago to hearing my own grandmama singing at a Sunday evening “gospel sing” at one of the many local churches in her small town of Hurtsboro, Alabama.

[@marilynsmith8030]

This is one of my favorites by Mahalia Jackson. My mom passed 3 years ago the pastor's wife (First Lady Rose Jarrett) song this song for the family, it was so beautiful and my sister's and I was able to hold it together. I'm glad I recorded it on my phone. R.I.P Mahalia Jackson and my mom Sadie Smith.😥😥😥

[@monicachuidian-riveracalderon]

Praise Jesus for this beautiful woman for singing this song with soul.Halleluyah!

[@bubblegum7412]

This here will be all over with. I'm going home

[@lindabrisco6293]

She could play in a movie as Mahalia like the real one day just the way she dress and Her Style

[@paiuteson]

church didn't know what hit em! The Spirit of God is in the house!

[@MM-bs6jv]

I love Ann Nesby and her version is beautiful. However, just imagine, Mahalia’s version was even better! Both of these ladies can sing!

[@daphneperkins4614]

She is singing for the Lord I just can't imagine the up there in heaven singing for the Lord Glory Hallelujah thank you Father God I wouldn't have it no other way I might not be where I want to be but I'm not where I used to be amen

[@annehamilton8190]

Such a magical voice, Ms. Ann Nesby you are so amazing, if anyone sangs like Ms. Mahalia Jackson it's most definitely you. If I didn't know any better I sho'nuff would have thought you were her singing...you just killed it.!!!..CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@GoldenEagle469]

She should do the movie. NOBODY would do it like Mrs. Ann Nesby and Ms. Paris Bennett.

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

I have seen few people do this song real justice and she is one of them. I have always loved her soulful voice....but after this performance i am seriously in love with her gift. She really blessed me with this performance.

[@Sabrina_Body]

Lord have mercy.... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@candancefoster4082]

she sang that song truly.

[@tedsharpe1359]

Wow! It's like Mahalia Jackson was singing through her! Powerful! Spiritual! Soulful!

[@ladydignity]

yes!

[@kimberlyholloway1998]

Thinking the same thing

[@terencedemers7981]

Wow and wow again. Pure gospel. to inspire.Thank you Ann Nesby.

[@empressgriffin506]

I used to play this for my mom in the nursing home all of the time. Well I since lost my mother to covid 19 in May. I couldn't even see her at all. The worst experience of mt life. And now hearing her sing this reaches to my inner core. Especially the part about wanting to see my mother. I'm ready to go home and see my mother.

[@joycesmith4607]

Sorry about your loss-May God and the ancestors continue to watch over your family during this time of sorrow

[@Onlyone-m6f]

I would've had a Baptist fit lol... Saannngggg. I try not to cry when listening to this.

[@RITAC1310]

Ann Nesby That Lady Can Really Sing Love Her Tone And That Beautiful Voice Out Standing, Not To Many Can Touch Her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ayeesha_Muslimah]

Loved her since day one hearing her with the Sounds Of Blackness

[@rockyAQ04]

That was a blessing. She did Mahalia proud and most importantly praised the name of God.

[@misstique08]

I just learned of Ann Nesby and her daughter Jamecia and now know that Paris is related....better late than never....love them

[@1965pitthigh]

She is amazing! She and Jennifer Holiday can embody Malhalia. I saw Jennifer in Si g Malhalia Sing in 1985 and it was beyond wonderful. Ann can definitely do that play as well.

[@1wonderfulmom]

Wow sound like her look like her .Beautiful and Amazing .Thanks

[@johnftenaglia]

She did this song great justice. God bless Ann and Mahalia!

[@royandjacqueline1294]

So So So GOOD!🎙️👏😭 Ah! Those bass notes🎹🎻🎸 Glory to GOD ❣️😃🕊️🔥✝️

[@geraldinefuller7832]

OMG! You better sang it! Tears flowing

[@janetjaye4961]

I’m weeping right now. This is reminds me of my beautiful mum....before she passed when she would sing . Her voice could be heard at every corner of that big old church. With no music ...no microphone....so beautiful, thank you for posting this. I am truly blessed by this. God bless you .....and Ann Nesby’s beautiful voice 🙏🏽❤️

[@SilverAdonis]

Ms. Ann did that, she tore it up, not alot of ppl can SANG this here hymn

[@lvrt1970]

"I just through my hands up at work smh while she was sanging!" Halleujahhhhhhhhh!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@MrStoneyh]

Whew, Ms. Ann sang that song!

[@tedsharpe1359]

Wow! I wish Ann Neaby would make a CD of these powerful gospels!!

[@kevintucker6007]

I totally agree

[@jeanetteivy5229]

Got that strong voice like Mahalia. The kinda voice that can reach in a person's spirit and shake the inner core!

[@daviddoyle1586]

omg just found this wonderful wonderful Mahalia would be proud i am sure of that .

[@jeanniekreitzer1744]

David Doyle amen

[@sheiladavis6523]

David certainly not a Mahalia would be she is a Ann Nesby August 25,2020

[@caldonialewis3192]

Saaaaaaaaaang Woman of God Saaaaaaaaaaang to the Glory of God. Anoiting voice well done. Halleujah Have your way Lord Jesus in her life Halleujah ❤️🙏🏾✝❤️👍🏿💯💃🏽👼🏽

[@terrenceragin5555]

The Greatest Funeral Song Ever

[@ambiencelight7640]

My heart is simply Moved!!! ♥️Hearing Ann Nesby song interpretation of " Soon it will be done.. Trouble's of this World"🎶🎶🎶🎶MahaliaJackson is alive on stage!👌♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😊😍

[@biddybetty123]

as an irish person who,s culture isint anywhere near gospel my god woman i am crying amazing amazing just amazing beautiful

[@jeanne-gwenaellepagnon3687]

yes !!! :)

[@warriorsoldier7888]

bernie gallagher THANK YOU THAT WAS AN HONORABLE COMMENT WITH MUCH CLASS AND RESPECT MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES AND KEEP YOU SAFE

[@biddybetty123]

dtronia mallace thank you I always loved gospel music I always loved mahalia Jackson and this lady is brilliant

[@PRINCESS2527]

bernie gallagher amen to that

[@toy3838]

Nothing like Gospel music. She did a beautiful job.

[@davielove11]

This makes me think about the last part of An Imitation of Life....What a performance Ann...well done.

[@galaxyandstars9084]

Lord she got me in tears.

[@roslynstone1842]

😢😢🙏🙏🙏

[@wfmsylvest4741]

WOW 😳 OMG SHE HAS IT GOING NOW !!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@derrydaniel9149]

Everytime I hear this song it brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes one of the best gospel songs of all times

[@ninosimone]

i love her voice, sing ms Nesby sing

[@janethoward1517]

I just love mahalia Jackson music..

[@jermainebruce68]

Chillsssssss all over me!!! 😭😭🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@tjackson839]

Lord have mercy! Amazing! Got me crying.

[@gwendolynwilson8444]

YES!! YES!! GLORY TO GOD!!! HALLELUJAH!!! AMEN AMEN....💝💝💝💝

[@afrank1416]

Yes, my God. My favorite song. Ann Nesby, you did the song justice and you caught the tone, along with the essence of Mahalia's voice. Awesome voice.

[@TStutts1]

OMG, OMG this is so on point, God has blessed you with a voice that ministers to soul. Couldn't watch with dry eyes! OMG!

[@Tryin2Bnice45]

That’s the Holy Spirit right there. Amen! Brought me to tears like I was a funeral.

[@KFiya]

Wow!!! Love Ann Nesby! She killed this!

[@winendinemusic3339]

Wow! My God! Her performance has me in tears. My God, My God what a powerful performance!

[@myraharris8998]

Thank you Mrs. Nesby for singing this song.

[@empressghadiyraawhitebuffa681]

she did a beautiful job!

[@anthonywebster9560]

I have never heard anyone sound like MS Mahalia Jackson.Ann Newby God Bless you he have given you her voice.Congratulations.

[@colleenhenry8022]

I love her voice! !! beautiful!!

[@shanellthomas9507]

Lord have mercy!!!! You betta sang miss Ann

[@empressgriffin506]

And still watching this everyday. Never been so moved before.

[@faithjones881]

Wow! Brought me to tears... just beautiful. I not only heard her but I felt it in my soul. What a magnificent voice Moved me tremendously I've been out of church for 6 years but I'm going this Sunday!

[@ron-waynehoekstra7007]

Oh my god , just now meeting her . Always had as my mom her records Mahalia in the house , raised with her music . This Ann her reincarnate voice ...... shivers

[@ginabrown3720]

She feature Mahalia Jackson she can sing good Mahalia will be proud

[@cassandrafitzgerald-brown9590]

She sang this song so well, I felt it in the basement of my soul. Thank you

[@treytaylor1511]

I felt Mahalia through this performance

[@jamestheoldskoolman2268]

Sing Mahalia, I mean Ann Nesby sing. Her voice is as strong and sincere as Mahalia's...

[@coyecarrie]

Anointed and appointed. God bless you just beautiful

[@TheUrbanMusicScene]

MASTERPIECE.

[@phyleciasingleton3758]

You just feel the power of God radiating through her voice and through the melody. The enemy tries so hard to shut up the voice of praisers. How I wish this era would make a come back!! ❤️ Lord thank you for the good and challenging days. Thank you for bringing us this far, and I know if have brought us this far you aren’t about to leave us! 🙏🏾

[@lennymoss2216]

Go head and sang it!!!! Ms. Nesby! Love ya

[@1911beauty]

I have been a fan of Ann nesbys since the The 80s. She can sing.

[@shawtybop88]

Jesus take the wheel!! Have me tearing up! I felt this! Especially in these current times

[@africancommunity8907]

She has got to be one of the greatest

[@ronniehull6746]

she is giving me all of ms.Jackson voice and all

[@kimberlyholloway1998]

Powerful...Powerful...

[@Kelleysmith402]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@ashleystewart994]

What a STAR!! What a talent.....I am never surprised at the AWESOMENESS of this woman!!