The "Godmother of Soul" has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her band, LaBelle, was the first African-American vocal group to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone. And did you see her run on "Dancing with the Stars"? Simply, Patti LaBelle is an icon; a singer with a larger-than-life voice that keeps expanding her career even at 71 years old and after 50 years in the business.

Patti LaBelle will perform Sunday, January 17, at the Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Boulevard. 7:30 p.m. $68-$88. ticketmaster.com; pattilabelle.com.