Patti LaBelle

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

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Patti LaBelle's career is studded with honors that reflect her immense talent and influence. She has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone ranked her among the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, a testament to her vocal prowess. Her longevity and impact on soul and R&B music are unmatched, and she continues to be celebrated by fans and peers alike.

AwardsPatti LaBelle has won two Grammy Awards during her career. The first came in 1992 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her album Burnin'. Her second Grammy was awarded in 1999 for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for Live! One Night Only. She has also been honored with numerous other accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame.

Honours & Distinctions

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·1994

Received a star for her contributions to music.

Grammy Hall of Fame Induction

Recording Academy·2003

Her recording of 'Lady Marmalade' was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Apollo Theater Hall of Fame

Apollo Theater·2006

Inducted for her legendary performances at the Apollo.

Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame

Atlanta·2022

Received a star for her contributions to music and entertainment.

Rankings & Lists

#48

100 Greatest Singers of All Time

Rolling Stone·2008

Magazine Covers

Ebony

September 1986

Patti LaBelle: The Queen of Soul

Jet

May 1992

Patti LaBelle: Grammy Winner

Essence

November 1999

Patti LaBelle: Soul Survivor

People

December 2015

Patti LaBelle: Sweet Potato Pie Sensation

Records & Feats

First Black female artist to headline a show at the Metropolitan Opera House

Historic First·1985

In 1985, LaBelle became the first Black female artist to headline a show at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, a historic milestone in her career.

Longest-running #1 hit on Billboard R&B chart by a female group

Chart Record·1974

With Labelle, 'Lady Marmalade' spent one week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart, but the group's influence was more significant than chart longevity.