A mural of Black Mountain native Roberta Flack is featured on the Black Mountain Center for the Arts public art walking tour.
Sweet, sweet music
November 5, 1981; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Singer Tina Turner sings as part of the Rolling Stones concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on November 5, 1981. Mandatory Credit: Peter Karas/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK
Some songs are iconic. They last decades and continue to remain in play whether on radio stations or cable channels. What are some of these that female artists have delivered
25. Madonna, "Like a Virgin"
1997 Golden Globe winner; 1988, 1993, 1995, 2000, 2003 and 2012 Golden Globe nominee Madonna poses with the trophy at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, January 15, 2012. AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
24. Aretha Franklin, "Chain of Fools"
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Aretha Franklin arrives at the Sony BMG Music 2008 Grammy Awards After Party held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 10, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
23. Taylor Swift, "Love Story"
Taylor Swift performs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville , Tenn., Friday, May 5, 2023.
22. Katy Perry, "Firework"
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Katy Perry attends The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
21. Stevie Nicks, "Edge of Seventeen"
Stevie Nicks performs at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday August 8, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wis.
20. Mariah Carey, "Emotions"
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 01: Mariah Carey performs during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
19. Whitney Houston, "I Will Always Love You"
(FILES) A file picture taken on February 8, 1994 in Los Angeles shows US singer Whitney Houston posing with the seven awards she won at the 21st annual American awards ceremony. Grammy-winning pop legend and actress Whitney Houston, 48, was found dead on February 11, 2012 in a Beverly Hills hotel, police said. AFP PHOTO VINCE BUCCI (Photo credit should read VINCE BUCCI/AFP via Getty Images)
18. Linda Ronstadt, "Long, Long Time"
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 08: Honoree Linda Ronstadt arrives at the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors Kennedy Center on December 08, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
17. Darlene Love, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home"
Dec 28, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Darlene Love performs the national anthem before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
16. Ronnie Spector, "Be My Baby"
Mar 11, 2017; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Ronnie Spector performs at FAU Performing Arts. Mandatory Credit: Ron Elkman/USA TODAY NETWORK
15. Cher, "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves"
Dec 2, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Oscar-winning actress and singer Cher was among the awardees of the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Gaber-USA TODAY
14. Dolly Parton, "Here You Come Again"
Dolly Parton announces a new addition to Dollywood, a $25 million Big Bear Mountain roller coaster in the Wildwood Grove section of Dollywood, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Dolly0805 0081
13. Olivia Newton-John, "Physical"
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Olivia Newton-John looks on during the annual Wellness Walk and Research Runon September 16, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event, now in it's sixth year, raises vital funds to support cancer research and wellness programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Victoria. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
12. Bonnie Tyler, "Its a Heartache"
British singer Gaynor Sullivan aka Bonnie Tyler poses with her medal after being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, on February 1, 2023. (Photo by Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
11. Roberta Flack, "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face"
LOS ANGELES - MAY 31: Roberta Flack performs onstage during the 2002 Essence Awards on May 31, 2002 at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Fox)
10. Diana Ross, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Singer Diana Ross performs at the closing reception of the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
9. Chaka Khan, "I'm Every Woman"
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8. Natalie Cole, "Pink Cadillac"
Jan 30, 1994; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Recording artist Natalie Cole performs the National Anthem prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII at the Georgia Dome. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 30-13. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
7. Debbie Harry, "Heart of Glass"
INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Debbie Harry of Blondie performs onstage at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)
6. Crystal Gayle, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue"
Nov 13, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Crystal Gayle on the red carpet prior to the 53rd Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: George Walker/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK
5. Gloria Gaynor, "I Will Survive"
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4. Tina Turner, "What's Love Got To Do With It"
US singer Tina Turner poses prior the Emporio Armani Fall-Winter 2011-2012 ready-to-wear collection on February 26, 2011 during the Women's fashion week in Milan. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)
3. Joan Baez, "Diamonds and Rust"
Singer Joan Baez talks Feb. 12, 1973, about how she recorded the bombing and artillery fire during her Christmas visit to Hanoi and plans to incorporate it into her fourth coming album being produced this week at Quadrafonic Sound Studio in Nashville.
2. Dionne Warwick, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose"
Dionne Warwick
1. Carly Simon, "You're So Vain
Singer Carly Simon attends the Opening Night of the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival and the world premiere of "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives" at Radio City Music Hall on April 19, 2017, in New York City. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISS (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
