A GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, Diana Ross' list of accolades is one of a true icon.
Ross embarked on her illustrious career at just 15-years-old, signing with Motown Records as a member of the Supremes in 1961. Twelve number one hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 later — including the 1965 GRAMMY-nominated track for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording "Baby Love" — the Ross-led trio remains the best-charting female group in Billboard history.
The Detroit native later proved she was just as capable of making hits on her own, as she went on to release GRAMMY-nominated solo tracks like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "I Love You (Call Me)" and "Love Hangover." With 70 career hit singles through her solo work and time with the Supremes, Ross is one of the most prolific female singers of all time.
Ross also saw success in the world of acting, winning the New Star of the Year award at the 1973 Golden Globes for her role as Billie Holiday in "Lady Sings the Blues." Her record-breaking musical career and award-winning acting career led Billboard to name Ross the "Female Entertainer of the Century" in 1976.
Watch Ross’ episode of Black Sounds Beautiful above.
