Singing star Gladys Knight is a newlywed.

Knight, 56, married corporate consultant William McDowell on April 12 in Santa Monica, her record label, MCA Records, announced this week. Her son Shanga gave her away in a seaside ceremony attended by 80 relatives and friends.

Knight and McDowell met about 10 years ago but didn't date until January.

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