A History Of Iconic Women: Here Are 60 Years Of Lady Legends

Diana Ross: A Supreme Diva

Diana Ross is an American singer, songwriter, actress and producer. She is best known for being the lead singer of The Supremes. And while that is still one of her biggest claims to fame, she also had a solo career as well as a film career. It’s hard to believe, but The Supremes were formed in 1959 and were active all the way through 1970.

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It was then, in 1970, that Ross released her first solo album and the ever-popular “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” became her first number-one solo single. Diana Ross Ross was named “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard. In 1976, Diana Ross Ross was named “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard.