Betty Wright

Betty Wright is as influential on the music scene today as she was in 1968 when she released her debut album “My First Time Around” at just 15. Schooled in the gospel sounds of her family’s singing group, Wright broke into rhythm and blues for her solo work which took off in the early 70s with the hit “Clean Up Woman.” She earned a Grammy Award in 1975 for the song “Where is the Love?” and has continued to release albums since. Younger generations are familiar with Wright’s music from remixes and sampling by major recording artists including Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige and duets with artists including Gloria Estefan, Alice Cooper and Stevie Wonder. Still recording music, Wright also mentors many young musicians including rising blues star Joss Stone.