Charlie Wilson

Nothing can truly describe the musical powerhouse Charlie Wilson, whose vocal prowess began as founding member and lead singer of the legendary GAP Band ("You Dropped the Bomb on Me," "Outstanding," "Party Train," and "Burn Rubber on Me.") As a solo artist Wilson has topped the R&B charts with 13 number one singles, garnered 13 GRAMMY® nominations, has a New York Times and Washington Post best-selling memoir, "I Am Charlie Wilson," received a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, a Soul Train Icon Award, a Soul Train Certified Soul Award, and a NAACP Music Makes a Difference Award. He was also honored with a star on the Black Music & Entertainment Walk Of Fame in 2022 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year. He was twice named Billboard's Top Adult Male R&B Artist (2009, 2020) and named Billboard's Top Adult R&B Male Artist with the most #1s in three decades.