65th Annual Grammy Awards: 5 Quintessential Diana Ross Songs
All eyes will be on the legendary Diana Ross at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards after her 25th album, Thank You, received a nomination for "Best Traditional Vocal Album". The recognition marks Ross’ first nomination in 40 years! At the 25th Grammy Awards, she received a nod for "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for “Muscles,” which was written and produced by Michael Jackson and was the lead single on her 1982 album Silk Electric.
With 13 Grammy nominations, including two with The Supremes, under her belt, if Ross wins at the 2023 show, it will mark her first Grammy win in her career. In 2012, she was crowned with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
BET.com has curated our top five Diana Ross songs to get you ready for music’s biggest night on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
“I’m Coming Out” (1980)
An anthem adopted by the LGBTQ community, “I’m Coming Out,” is a power anthem written and produced by Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards and with Ross behind the vocals declaring self-love and self-worth, this track is one you have to sing along to as soon as it comes on.
“Endless Love” (1981)
Singing alongside Lionel Richie, this duet is one for the books. This classic song hits all the notes when it comes to an intimate and delicate track.
“Upside Down” (1980)
This song transitioned Ross out of her disco age and into a new pop era with elegance and a surprise edge.
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“Home” (1978)
In The Wiz, Ross’ vocals were the grand finale to the all-Black Broadway adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, and once she connected her emotions to the track, “Home” became a memorable moment for the talented singer.
“Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand”
We can’t forget Ross’ debut solo single “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” this mid-tempo song was the perfect opener for what was to come of Ross and her signature sound.
