Gladys Knight, 78, looks radiant in lilac as she takes to the stage at The O2 Apollo Manchester

Gladys Knight, 78, looks radiant in lilac as the music icon takes the stage at The O2 Apollo Manchester

Motown legend Gladys Knight gave fans a night to remember when she took the stage at The O2 Apollo in Manchester on Saturday.

The seven-time Grammy winner, 78, looked radiant in a stunning lilac ensemble as she wowed loyal fans with her stunning vocals.

The music icon’s delighted concert comes as she performs some of her classic hits, including Midnight Train To Georgia, Help Me Make It Through The Night, James Bond-themed License To Kill, The Way We Were and You’re The Best Thing That Ever happened to me.

Icon: Motown legend Gladys Knight gave fans a night to remember when she took the stage at The O2 Apollo in Manchester on Saturday

Icon: Motown legend Gladys Knight gave fans a night to remember when she took the stage at The O2 Apollo in Manchester on Saturday

The star, who has recorded more than 40 albums, showed off her youthful appearance on stage as she sang a collection of her stunning hits.

Gladys was all decked out for the occasion, pairing the glittery look with a pair of statement-piece earrings and a diamond necklace.

The ageless beauty showed off her youthful glow as she sported a radiant palette of makeup and sported her signature pixie cut, styled to perfection.

Beauty: The star, who has recorded more than 40 albums, showed off her youthful looks on stage as she sang a collection of her stunning hits

Beauty: The star, who has recorded more than 40 albums, showed off her youthful looks on stage as she sang a collection of her stunning hits

Gladys first started singing in her church choir before finally performing in a TV show competition at the age of 8.

After winning the competition, this led her to perform even more with her brother Bubba, sister Brenda and cousins ​​Eleanor and William Guest.

After appearing on several talent shows together, they signed to Brunswick Records in 1957, paving the way for their musical successes.

Stunning: The ageless beauty showed off her youthful glow as she sported a radiant makeup palette and sported her signature pixie cut, styled to perfection

Stunning: The ageless beauty showed off her youthful glow as she sported a radiant makeup palette and sported her signature pixie cut, styled to perfection

The group later signed to Motown Records in the late ’60s when they achieved commercial success with singles such as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.”

In 1986, she joined music legends Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Elton John on the 1985 AIDS benefit single That’s What Friends Are For.

The single later won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

Ten years later, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her numerous musical accomplishments.

Nonstop: After a career spanning nearly eight decades, the singing sensation shows no signs of slowing down

Nonstop: After a career spanning nearly eight decades, the singing sensation shows no signs of slowing down

After a career spanning nearly eight decades, the singer shows no signs of slowing down after recently starring as herself in Eddie Murphy’s film Coming 2 America.

She will play 10 UK dates in June 2022, including two dates at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

You can buy tickets here.

On the way!  She will play 10 UK dates in June 2022, including two dates at London's Royal Albert Hall

On the way! She will play 10 UK dates in June 2022, including two dates at London’s Royal Albert Hall