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On This Day: May 14, 1981 - Diana Ross Signed a Landmark $20 Million Contract with RCA Records

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On This Day: May 14, 1981 - Diana Ross Signed a Landmark $20 Million Contract with RCA Records.

On this day May 14, 1981, Diana Ross made music industry history by signing a record breaking 20 million dollar contract with RCA Records after spending two decades with Motown. The deal marked one of the most significant artist signings of the era and symbolized a major career shift for Ross, who had become one of the most successful and influential female performers in popular music.

The contract with RCA was unprecedented in its scale, reflecting Diana Ross’s global popularity and her...
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