RECAP: Opal Staples In-House Performance

On Aug. 16, Heaven 100.1 and its sister stations were blessed with an impromptu performance by the legendary Opal Staples of the Staples Singers. After a meaningful in-studio interview with The Chef about the unlikely factors that strengthened her faith, Opal stopped in the Charleston Radio Group offices to fill the two-story atrium with her joyful personality and a booming rendition of "Stand by Me." Watch the spontaneous performance that had the entire staff on its feet. Photo: Heaven FM/Saga Communications


On Aug. 16, Heaven 100.1 and its sister stations were blessed with an impromptu performance by the legendary Opal Staples of the Staples Singers. After a meaningful in-studio interview with The Chef about the unlikely factors that strengthened her faith, Opal stopped in the Charleston Radio Group offices to fill the two-story atrium with her joyful personality and a booming rendition of “Stand by Me.”

Watch the spontaneous performance that had the entire staff on its feet:

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