Natalie Cole

Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an influential American singer-songwriter and performer who has won eight Grammy Awards. She achieved success in her early career as an R&B star, but smoothly changed her repertoire toward a more '''jazz orientated musical style in the early 90s'''.

Early Music career:
Her debut album in 1975, Inseparable, resulted in chart success with the single "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" (#1 R&B, #6 Pop). Her performance of the song won her a 1976 Grammy' for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. This was a feat because Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin had heretofore won this category 8 years in a row from 1968 - 1975. She was also awarded the Best New Artist Grammy of 1976. She gained '''a new generation of fans when American Idol finalists Jasmine Trias and Kimberley Locke sang "Inseparable"''' on the show to extremely good reviews.