Diana Ross
Indisputably a legend, Diana Ross first rose to fame with The Supremes, the groundbreaking Motown vocal group that went from struggling hopefuls in the early 1960s to one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Striking out on her own in 1970, Ross quickly achieved solo success, amassing more than two dozen Top 40 hits. Among her most celebrated chart-toppers are “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (1970), “Love Hangover” (1976), “Upside Down” (1980), and “Endless Love” (1981), classics that span soul, disco, pop, and tender balladry.
Ross has always embodied unmatched glamour and poise, connecting deeply with her material while projecting resilience even in the most heart-wrenching love songs. Across her six-decade career, she has earned a dozen Grammy nominations (both solo and with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Supremes), an Academy Award nomination for her starring role in Lady Sings the Blues, and the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Her enduring influence continues to be celebrated: the 2019 documentary Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy revisited her extraordinary journey, and in 2021 she released her 25th solo album, Thank You. A timeless icon, Ross remains a radiant force in music and culture.