Holloway Pays Tribute To Holiday at Compass fundraiser

In her prime, torch singer Billie Holiday topped the music charts and sold millions of records.

Beneath her confident, glamorous persona, however, Holiday was also fighting a host of demons.

“She suffered not only from physical abuse but also drug and alcohol addiction,” said Belton-born singer Loretta Holloway.

Holloway, known as “South Carolina’s First Lady of Song,” will perform her tribute to Holiday at a Compass of Carolina fundraiser, 7 p.m., Friday at the Warehouse Theatre.

“Her concert is perfectly timed for Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” said Beth Padgett, executive director of Compass of Carolina. “Her tribute to Billie Holiday honors one of the most influential singers of the 20th century and also someone who personally knew the pain of domestic abuse.”