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Fun Facts: Both these superstars have timeless voices. Adele has won 16 Grammys, while Aretha Franklin took home 18!
Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin was an American singer and musician. Franklin was born on March 25th, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee. With music, Franklin was mostly self taught, and earned the title of "child prodigy" by many. She taught herself to play piano, and had a strong singing voice at a very young age. At age 14, Franklin recorded songs at her fathers church, and released the album Songs of Faith in 1956 with a label. At the age of 12, Franklin had her first son, and had another two years later (had two more later in life). In the 60s, Franklin traveled to New York, where she signed with Columbia Records, and released her album Aretha, in 1961. Two songs from that album made the R&B Top 10 charts. Aretha moved and signed to Atlantic Records in 1966. In 1967, Franklin released the album I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You). The song "Respect" on that album hit number 1 on both the Pop and R&B charts, winning her her first 2 Grammys. Franklin had many more number 1 hit songs, earning her the title, the "Queen of Soul''. Franklin later switched studios, and signed with Arista Records in the 80's. In 1986, Franklin released a later version of Aretha, which went gold. In 1987, Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also in 1987, Franklin released her album One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, which won Best Soul Gospel Performance at the Grammys. In 1994, Franklin won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a Kennedy Center Honors Award. In 2003, Franklin released her last album with Arista records, where she then founded her own label, Aretha Records. In 2005, Franklin was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was the second woman ever to be inducted into the United Kingdom Music Hall of Fame. In 2008, Franklin won her 18th Grammy. On August 16th, 2018, Franklin passed away in Detroit from pancreatic cancer. A movie about Franklin was released in 2021, where Franklin is played by Jennifer Hudson.
AdeleAdele is a British singer and songwriter. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, was born on May 5th, 1988, in London, England. At an early age, Adele began singing, and was infatuated with contemporary pop music, saying some of her biggest influences at the time were Etta James and Ella FItzgerald. Adele studied at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, where she became interested in forming a career in the music industry. After graduating, Adele signed with XL Recordings. In 2008, Adele released her first album, 19, which became number 1 on the British Album Charts.
In 2011, Adele released her second album, 21, which included many number one songs such as "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone Like You" , "Rumour Has It", and "Set Fire to the Rain". Songs from these two albums topped the charts for multiple weeks, and many accredit these albums to help make the name "Adele" a household name. In October of 2008, Adele made her first appearance on Saturday Night Live. In 2015, Adele released 25, her third studio album. This album became a global phenomenon, reportedly reaching number 1 on iTunes in 110 different countries. In 2008, Adele was the first winner of the Brit Awards Critics' Choice. In 2009, Adele won 2 Grammys for "Best New Artist" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for song "Chasing Pavements". In 2011, she won the "Artist of the Year'' award by Billboard. Since 2012, Adele has reportedly won every Grammy she has been nominated for. In 2021, Adele released her album 30, which is her fourth studio album. Since the album's release, it has sold 1.51 million copies in the United States alone. In 2012, Adele had her son with boyfriend Simon Konecki, where they later married in 2016, and split in 202
In 2011, Adele released her second album, 21, which included many number one songs such as "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone Like You" , "Rumour Has It", and "Set Fire to the Rain". Songs from these two albums topped the charts for multiple weeks, and many accredit these albums to help make the name "Adele" a household name. In October of 2008, Adele made her first appearance on Saturday Night Live. In 2015, Adele released 25, her third studio album. This album became a global phenomenon, reportedly reaching number 1 on iTunes in 110 different countries. In 2008, Adele was the first winner of the Brit Awards Critics' Choice. In 2009, Adele won 2 Grammys for "Best New Artist" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for song "Chasing Pavements". In 2011, she won the "Artist of the Year'' award by Billboard. Since 2012, Adele has reportedly won every Grammy she has been nominated for. In 2021, Adele released her album 30, which is her fourth studio album. Since the album's release, it has sold 1.51 million copies in the United States alone. In 2012, Adele had her son with boyfriend Simon Konecki, where they later married in 2016, and split in 202
