Question:  Beverley Knight MBE is an English recording artist heavily influenced by an American singer, songwriter, and what?

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[1]  [DOC] Beverley Knight MBE (born Beverley Anne Smith on 22 March 1973) is an English recording artist, radio presenter and musical theatre actress who released her debut album, "The B-Funk", in 1995. Heavily influenced by American soul music icons such as Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Knight has released eight studio albums to date. Widely labelled as one of Britain's greatest soul singers, Knight is best known for her hit singles "Greatest Day", "Get Up!", "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" and "Come as You Are". [END]  
Answer: entrepreneur
entrepreneur