Author(s): Matt Doeden

Children Non Fiction

Inspired by glam rock artists like David Bowie and Queen, as well as pop singers such as Madonna and Michael Jackson, Gaga is well-recognized for her outr sense of style as a recording artist, in fashion, in performance and in her music videos as well as for her social activism, especially regarding GLBT issues. Her contributions to the music industry have garnered her numerous achievements including two Grammy Awards, amongst twelve nominations. Billboard named her as the Artist of the Year in 2010 and ranked her as the 73rd Artist of the 2000s decade. Gaga has been included in Time magazine's annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world as well as Forbes' list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential celebrities in the world. Forbes also placed her at number seven on their annual list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.