On this day, Gladys Knight—known as the “Empress of Soul”—was born in Atlanta, Georgia. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, she rose to fame as the lead singer of Gladys Knight & the Pips, delivering timeless hits such as “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Neither One of Us.” Her powerful voice and enduring influence helped shape the sound of soul and R&B for generations.
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