Gladys Knight – 76
Anyone who enjoys and appreciates Soul music must know, Gladys Maria Knight, with her band, Gladys Knight & the Pips. Gladys is known as “Empress of Soul” who is very famous in the 60s, 70s, and, 80s. She is a very talented singer, songwriter, actress, author, and also a businesswoman. Gladys has won over 7 Grammy Awards, 4 for a solo artists and 3 with her band. Her songs, Midnight Train to Georgia, and That’s What Friends Are For have been number one in Billboard Hot 100. Rolling Stone magazine named Gladys as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.