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Gladys Maria Knight dubbed the "Empress of Soul" is an is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author.

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She was one of seven notable figures to receive a National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the White House in Washington, DC. Her award came alongside honors for fellow artists Bruce Springsteen and “Feliz Navidad” singer-songwriter Jose Feliciano.

According to arts.gov, The National Medal of Arts is “the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the federal government.” “The National Medal of Arts recipients have helped to define and enrich our nation’s cultural legacy through their lifelong passionate commitment,” National Endowment for the Arts chair Maria Rosario Jackson said in a statement.

“We are a better nation because of their contributions. Their work helps us see the world in different ways. It inspires us to reach our full potential and recognize our common humanity. I