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Gladys Knight, born on May 28, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, is an acclaimed American singer and actress known as the "Empress of Soul." She gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with her group, Gladys Knight & the Pips, producing hits like "Midnight Train to Georgia." Knight has won seven Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
