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: In 1987, she made history as the first female artist ever inducted .

: She sang at the funeral of Martin Luther King Jr. and at the inaugurations of three U.S. presidents: Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. Essential Discography рџЏ·пёЏ Tag: "aretha"

: She often covered payroll for civil rights organizations and financed tours for leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. : In 1987, she made history as the

Aretha’s impact is perhaps most visible in the sheer volume of her accolades. Her career, which spanned over six decades, saw her become a pioneer for women in the music industry: presidents: Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama

: She charted 112 singles on the Billboard charts, including 20 number-one R&B hits.

: Her contracts famously included a clause that she would never perform for segregated audiences.

: She won 18 Grammy Awards out of 44 nominations, including a streak of eight consecutive wins for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance from 1968 to 1975.