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Co-produced by Timbaland and Missy Elliott, “Southern Hummingbird” featured the hit single “Oops (Oh My),” which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Top 100 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts.
Tweet.Tickets are on sale now for R&B singer-songwriter Tweet and her show, 25 Years of “Southern Hummingbird,” set for Feb. 12, 2027, presented by the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.
This season marks 30 years of unforgettable performances at the Alys Stephens Center, part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for the Arts. See the full season and follow the Alys Stephens Center on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and announcements.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential R&B albums of its era, “Southern Hummingbird” introduced audiences to Tweet’s distinctive voice, heartfelt songwriting and signature soul. Fans can look forward to hearing many of the album’s beloved songs, along with other favorites from her acclaimed career, in an intimate live performance that showcases the warmth, authenticity and enduring impact of this remarkable artist. Tickets from $29.
UAB staff and student discounts are available. For tickets or more information, call the ASC Box Office at 205-975-2787 or visit AlysStephens.org.
Tweet, born Charlene Keys, grew up singing in church in Rochester, New York, and learned to play guitar and other instruments alongside her family. Tweet was a member of the girl group Sugah before recording her debut gold-certified studio album “Southern Hummingbird.” Co-produced by Timbaland and Missy Elliott, “Southern Hummingbird” featured the hit single “Oops (Oh My),” which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Top 100 in 2002 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts. Other hits on the album include “Call Me” and “Smoking Cigarettes.”
In 2003, Tweet was nominated “Best New Artist” by the Soul Train Awards. She continues to collaborate with Missy Elliott, whom Tweet considers her “guardian angel.”
Her latest album, “Charlene,” was named to the list of “Best R&B Albums of 2016” by Rolling Stone magazine. She has released new music including the single “Toot-Toot” as part of her upcoming project “Memoirs of a Southern Hummingbird.”