Dionne Warwick Honored by the Global Directory of Who’s Who for Legendary Achievements in Music and Humanitarian Efforts

Orange, NJ – Dionne Warwick, one of the most celebrated vocalists of all time, has been honored by the Global Directory of Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions to music and philanthropy. Born on December 12, 1940, in Orange, New Jersey, Ms. Warwick earned her B.A. in Music from Hartt College of Music before launching a remarkable musical journey. Her career began in 1961 when she was discovered by the iconic songwriting duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Her first hit, “Don’t Make Me Over,” arrived in 1962, sparking a string of classics that would define an era, including “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “Alfie.”

Ms. Warwick has amassed an extraordinary legacy, with over 60 charted hit songs and more than 100 million records sold worldwide. A six-time Grammy Award winner, she holds a place of honor in the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, which commemorated her 50th anniversary in music with a dedicated exhibit and celebratory event hosted by Clive Davis and Burt Bacharach. Among her many honors, a school in her hometown was renamed The Dionne Warwick Institute in recognition of her enduring support for education and the arts. Warwick’s powerful voice and unique artistry have cemented her place as a musical icon across generations.

Beyond her artistic accomplishments, Ms. Warwick has made significant contributions to public service and global humanitarian efforts. She served as the United States Ambassador of Health and, in 2002, was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). She has been recognized with the “Legends Award” from the Soul Train Music Awards, the “Living Legend” Award from the Indiana Black Expo, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation at its Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts.

Continuing to inspire fans across the globe, Ms. Warwick has become an unexpected social media sensation, charming a new generation with her wit and candid tweets. Her online interactions with stars like Chance the Rapper, The Weeknd, and Taylor Swift have gone viral, showcasing her timeless charisma. She recently announced a charity collaboration with Chance the Rapper and was considered for the 2021 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As she told Rolling Stone, her connection with fans—whether through music or digital platforms—remains at the heart of her legendary career.

About Dionne Warwick

Ms. Warwick began singing professionally in 1961 after being discovered by a young songwriting team, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. She had her first hit in 1962 with "Don't Make Me Over." Less than a decade later, she had released more than 18 consecutive Top 100 singles, including her classic Bacharach/David recordings, "Walk on By," "Anyone Who Had a Heart," "Message to Michael", "Promises Promises," "A House is Not a Home," "Alfie," "Say a Little Prayer," "This Girl's in Love With You," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," "Reach Out For Me," and the theme from "Valley of the Dolls."

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