Which Grammy Award Belongs To Gladys Knight?
She has had a very long career, has covered several musical genres from jazz, RNB to Soul, so her talent is undeniable. She is compared to some of the greatest like retha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer and many more. What do you know about the awards she has received during the span of her career? Take our quiz and find out now.
- 1.
How many times was she nominated for a Grammy Award in the 1970s?
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
9
- D.
6
Correct Answer
A. 7Explanation
In the 1970s, she was nominated for a Grammy Award a total of 7 times.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What award did she win in 1973?
- A.
Best pop artist
- B.
Best female artist
- C.
Best Pop Performance by a duo or group with vocals
- D.
Records of the year
Correct Answer
C. Best Pop Performance by a duo or group with vocalsExplanation
In 1973, she won the award for Best Pop Performance by a duo or group with vocals.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which single won best record of the year in 1986?
- A.
That's what friends are for
- B.
A friend like you
- C.
Love overboard
- D.
You and I
Correct Answer
A. That's what friends are forExplanation
The correct answer is "That's what friends are for." This song, performed by Dionne Warwick and Friends, including Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder, won the Grammy Award for Best Record of the Year in 1986. It became a huge hit and remains a popular and iconic song to this day.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many Grammy awards did she win in the 1980s?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
A. 2Explanation
The question asks about the number of Grammy awards she won in the 1980s. The correct answer is 2, indicating that she won two Grammy awards during that decade.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many more awards did she win in the 2000s?
- A.
5
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
D. 3Explanation
The answer is 3 because the question asks how many more awards she won in the 2000s. This implies that she had already won some awards before the 2000s, and in addition to those previous awards, she won 3 more in the 2000s.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When did he receive the Essence Award for career Achievement?
- A.
1990
- B.
1992
- C.
1994
- D.
1996
Correct Answer
B. 1992Explanation
In 1992, he received the Essence Award for career achievement.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did she receive a star on the Hollywood walk of fame?
- A.
1991
- B.
1993
- C.
1992
- D.
1995
Correct Answer
D. 1995Explanation
She received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame in 1995.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When did she receive the BET inaugural Best Living Legend Award?
- A.
2006
- B.
2007
- C.
2008
- D.
2009
Correct Answer
C. 2008Explanation
In 2008, she received the BET inaugural Best Living Legend Award.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In what year did she receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Soutl Train Music Award?
- A.
2009
- B.
2010
- C.
2011
- D.
2012
Correct Answer
C. 2011Explanation
In the given question, it is stated that she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Soutl Train Music Award. Among the options provided, the year 2011 is the only one mentioned as the correct answer. Therefore, it can be inferred that she received the award in 2011.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which University gave her an honorary Doctorate in Performing Arts?
- A.
University of Chicago
- B.
Howard University
- C.
Shaw University
- D.
UCLA
Correct Answer
C. Shaw UniversityExplanation
Shaw University gave her an honorary Doctorate in Performing Arts.Rate this question:
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