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I love Ruth Brown, not just her singing, but Ruth Brown has more girl power than anyone, because she fought hard against people who ripped her off and then helped other artists through the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.

— Ronnie Spector

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Aretha Franklin, she's just the most amazing singer ever. But I think there are so many singers that I just loved and sang along to on the radio. I guess I just enjoy trying out different styles along the way.

— Corin Tucker

I love Beyonce. She's so fierce. I also love Lily Allen, and she was an influence on my music.

— Bridgit Mendler

I think Alison Krauss is one of the most amazing singers ever. As a songwriter - this is gonna sound cheesy - I love Randy Newman. And my mom passed on a love of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. At one point I was so into the Indigo Girls, just like I was so into the Dixie Chicks, those female harmonies.

— Cam

When I think of influential females in hip-hop, my mind goes to Foxy Brown, hands down.

— Action Bronson

Beyonce's the only contemporary artist that I really, really idolize.

— Zara Larsson

I love Whitney Houston. I absolutely love her song, 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody.'

— Hayley Orrantia

I love female singer-songwriters!

— Melissa Benoist

When I was really little, I loved Whitney Houston. I thought she was the prettiest thing in the world.

— Valerie June

I'm a big fan of Beyonce and Rihanna. I've listened to Beyonce all my life, and she's a big influence on me.

— Katy B

✗Opposing Perspectives

Ruth was probably the greatest athlete to perform in any sport. Never has there been anybody like him.

— George Steinbrenner