Mavis Staples

"Mavis Staples is the most underrated diva of the century. She has an almost superhuman ability to implant the pure power of passion and emotion." - Rolling Stone

National Heritage Fellowship Award Winner (2006) by The National Endowment for the Arts

GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (2005)

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee with The Staple Singers (1999)

Included on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll

"Mavis Staples Day" declared June 19 2007 by Illinois Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, in recognition of Mavis' legendary career and lifelong dedication to civil rights