Diana Ross

The list of Diana Ross' achievements is staggering. She's won a dozen Grammys, sold over 100 million records worldwide and was Oscar-nominated for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in The Lady Sings the Blues. In 1976, Billboard named her the greatest female entertainer of the century, and there was a lot more to come from Ross after that. What really matters is that Ross remains an enthralling stage presence, a singer of such poise and remarkable vocal gifts that she's able to hold an audience in the palm of her hand from the moment she steps out into the spotlight right up until she leaves the stage.