Sylvia St. James

Sylvia St. James is an American gospel and soul singer, recording artist, and entertainment host. She is best known for her time as the Mistress of Ceremonies of the House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch, and her appearances in her signature long, white embroidered dress with a wide, feathered hat. St. James has performed solo and as a leader of the St. James Gospel Choir on the television show The Ellen DeGeneres Show among others and with artists including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Stevie Wonder, Harry Connick Jr., Connie Stevens, Sammy Davis Jr., Carol Channing, Eddy Arnold, and Barbra Streisand.