Etta James

Blues and jazz singer Etta James experienced early success, but is also known for a major comeback later in her life.

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Darlene Love

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.

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Trisha Yearwood

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.

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Brenda Lee

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.

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