Widely regarded as the "Queen of Soul", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling R&B female artists of all time.

[2] Franklin has scored 73 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, the most among women for nearly 50 years until Nicki Minaj passed her in 2017.

Amazing Grace remains the biggest-selling live gospel album of all time, being certified 2× Platinum in the US.

[4][5] According to RIAA database, Franklin has sold 16.5 million albums and singles in the US (based on certifications).

[6] She is ranked first among female vocalists with the most Billboard chart hits during the rock era (1955–2012) with a total of 88 according to Joel Whitburn's Record Research.