Lacy Yvonne Reed (B.K.A Lacee) born July 1, is an American R&B, Soul and Blues singer and songwriter. Her first album was released in 2006 by the internationally known funk group the Bar-Kays , Archie and Lillie Love with Loveland Records. That same year she won the International Female Vocalist of the Year Award at the Jackson Music Award in Jackson, Ms. She has been nominate for several other awards such as: Best New Female Vocalist in Atlanta, George at the Just Blues Awards and Best Female Vocalist in Memphis, TN. Lacee has performed in several musical plays in the Memphis area. She has the graced the stage with greats such as: J. Blackfoot, Bobby Womack, Glen Jones, Howard Hewitt, Tyrese, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey. Lebrado, Shirley Caesar, Smokie Norful and R&B Prince of Soul Calvin Richardson jut to name a few. Early Life Reed was born in Memphis, TN. She’s the daughter of JoAnn Reed (deceased since 1988) and Reverend Joe Reed (deceased 1987) she was the only child born to the Reeds’ but has an older brother, ( Dennis Belcher). She was raised as a Baptist. She finished school in Batesville ,MS. Lacee cities Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Aretha Franklin as her overall biggest influences and aspiration(s). She got her start in performing by singing in the church and with her mother.