Candi Staton

Candi Staton, the soulful powerhouse born in 1940s Alabama, lit up the music scene like a disco ball on fire. With vocals as smooth as sweet tea and moves that could rival James Brown, she made hearts throb and feet tap from Memphis to Miami. From gospel to disco, she owned every genre she touched, earning her a spot in the Soul Music Hall of Fame. Candi Staton: the queen of soul who made the world dance, one groove at a time.