Gladys Knight
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Gladys Knight stands as a titan of soul music with a legacy that spans over six decades. She is one of the few artists to receive both the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing her profound contribution to American culture. Her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cements her status as a foundational figure in the genre. With seven Grammy wins and multiple chart-topping singles, her artistic achievements are matched only by her influence on subsequent generations of performers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted with Gladys Knight & the Pips.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame
Inducted with Gladys Knight & the Pips.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Received a star for contributions to the recording industry.
National Medal of Arts
Awarded by President Bill Clinton for lifetime contributions.
Kennedy Center Honors
Recognized for lifetime contributions to American culture.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Singers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Ebony
1960s
First African American Woman Cover
People
2013
Cover Story on Career and Honors
Records & Feats
Longest Running Female R&B Artist
Maintained a successful career spanning from the 1960s to the 2020s.
James Bond Theme Song
One of the few artists to record a theme song for a James Bond film.