Chaka Khan Honored with Inaugural beauty Icon Award
Ten-time Grammy Award winner and 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chaka Khan will be honored at the inaugural Beauty Icon Awards. The event recognizes her significant contributions to music and culture, and her enduring influence as a style icon.
Chaka Khan first rose to fame as the lead singer of the funk band Rufus, achieving success with hits like “Tell Me Something Good” (1974) and “Ain’t Nobody” (1983) AllMusic. She transitioned to a highly successful solo career, releasing iconic songs such as ”I’m Every Woman” (1978) and “I Feel for You” (1984) Rolling Stone, solidifying her status as a global music icon.
The Beauty Icon Awards are presented by Bronner Bros., Vivace, and Red by KISS. The event will be held at the Bronner Center of Performing Arts in Atlanta. Further details regarding the date and specific program of the awards ceremony are expected to be announced soon.
chaka Khan: A Career Overview
here’s a brief timeline of Chaka Khan’s career:
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Joins Rufus |
| 1974 | Rufus releases “Tell Me Something Good” |
| 1978 | Releases solo album and “I’m Every Woman” |
| 1983 | Rufus releases “Ain’t Nobody” |
| 1984 | Releases “I Feel for You” |
| 2023 | Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
