Tina Turner
The year she turned 45, singer Tina Turner began one of the most impressive comebacks in music history.
The year she turned 45, singer Tina Turner began one of the most impressive comebacks in music history.
Blues and jazz singer Etta James experienced early success, but is also known for a major comeback later in her life.
Beloved comedic actress and writer
American singer, songwriter, and guitarist
American first lady, lawyer, bestselling author and producer
Despite—or perhaps because of—her phenomenal talent, singer Darlene Love was held back for years by producer Phil Spector, who relegated her to background singer roles.
American actress
Australian feminist musician
With numerous successful albums and many major awards under her belt, Trisha Yearwood established herself as one of country music’s most popular female vocalists. Starting with her debut release in 1991, she has amassed an enormous following of listeners who are drawn to her “everywoman” songs of fortitude and vulnerability.
Singer Brenda Lee has enjoyed success as a child performer, teen idol, easy-listening chanteuse, and country music queen, sustained through each of these career transformations by a powerful voice. An important pioneer of early rock and roll, she achieved unprecedented international popularity during the 1960s.