Gladys Knight rings in 2016 at Disney Hall, but first she talks with John Rabe about her new and old music, signing with Motown and keeping that legendary voice in shape. Motown legend Gladys Knight ...

Gladys Knight and the Pips were two decades into their career when they released their signature song. Formed in 1952, the legendary band comprised of Gladys Knight, her brother Bubba Knight and their ...

This essay is adapted from Danyel Smith's new book, "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop." My questions have never changed. Been asking since L.A. was new to me. Since my first ...

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One of the greatest female soul legends in music history, Gladys Knight boasts 11 No.1 singles, 6 No.1 albums, 7 Grammy Awards and a place along with The Pips in the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of ...

Today we celebrate the birth of singing sensation Gladys Knight. The Georgia native was only four years old when she joined her first gospel choir, and before she was 10, she formed a group made up of ...

In honor of Black Music Month in June, The Root is launching an exclusive series about the history of Black music…full of stories and videos telling the story behind some of our favorite songs by ...

Gladys Knight stepped up for Garth Brooks, so the country singer stepped up for her. Brooks paid tribute to the Empress of Soul as she was presented her Kennedy Center Honor earlier in 2022. Watch a ...