Musician Dictionary

Betty Wright

American singer (1953-2020) · American soul and R&B singer

DescriptionAmerican singer (1953-2020)
Source: Wikidata
Born1953-12-21
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMiami Miami
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2020-05-10
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathMiami Miami
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger-songwriter singer record producer musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typemezzo-soprano
Source: Wikidata
Genressoul
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsAtlantic Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofWizzzard The Wright Girls Am-Jam All Stars
Source: Discogs
AwardsGrammy Award for Best R&B Song
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

B.J. Wright BETTY WRIGHT Bessie Regina Norris Betty Bright Bettye Wright Bety Wright

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Identifiers

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