37. Gladys Knight (1944 – )
Gladys Knight
Known as the “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight has two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and has won seven Grammys. “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “That’s What Friends Are For” are the two songs for which you might know her.
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36. Diana Ross (1944 – )
Diana Ross
Diana Ross became famous in the 70s for her beautiful voice and classic hits. She is a great icon blessed with brilliant talent.
Her talent allowed her to grow in life when the time was not in favor of women of color, but she still made it big. She is undoubtedly worth appreciating.
