Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight got her start with the 60's group Gladys Knight & The Pips. The group had several Motown hits including including "Every Beat of My Heart," "Nitty Gritty," "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "If I Were Your Woman," and "Midnight Train to Georgia." After the group disbanded, Gladys has enjoyed a solo career, known as being the "Empress of Soul." She has guest starred on several television series in the 80's and 90's as well as a film career that earned a Golden Globe nomination.