Ms. Mary Wilson still performs with the same passion as she did singing with the original Supremes, but the world renowned celebrity is now using her fame and flair to promote humanitarian efforts to end hunger, raise AIDS awareness and encourage world peace. While Ms. Wilson is best known as a founding member of the world’s most famous female trio – they recorded twelve #1 hits from 1964 to 1969 – the legendary singer’s career did not stop there, and she continues to soar to untold heights. Mary is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, businesswoman, former U.S. Cultural Ambassador, the recipient of an Associate Degree from New York University in 2001, and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia.

But it was back in 1964 that the Supremes' “Where Did Our Love Go” reached #1 in the U.S. pop charts. The Supremes next released four more number one hits, “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me,” “Stop In the Name of Love,” and “Back in My Arms Again,” making them the only group to have five consecutive #1 hits. The year 1967 was pivotal for the group. Mr. Gordy renamed them “Diana Ross and the Supremes”, Ms. Ballard left the group and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong. January 1970 Diana Ross performed for the last time with the Supremes before pursuing a solo career. Ross’ departure left Ms. Wilson as the only original member of the Supremes. Ms. Wilson continued performing with Cindy Birdsong and Jean Terrell as the “New” Supremes, better known today as the “70’s Supremes.”

The “New” Supremes scored a number of top 20 hits including “Up the Ladder to the Roof,” “Stoned Love,” and “Nathan Jones.” In 1972, the Supremes had their last Top 20 hit single release, “Floy Joy,” written and produced by Smokey Robinson, followed by the final US Top 40 hit, “Automatically Sunshine” with Ms. Wilson on lead vocals, (US #37). The 70’s found Mrs. Wilson getting married and starting a family.

In 1988, Mary Wilson accepted the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the Supremes when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1994, the Supremes received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 1998, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.She has authored two best-selling books, “Dreamgirl - My Life as a Supreme” and “Supreme Faith - Someday We’ll Be Together.” She is currently working on a new book, which will be a coffee table hardcover featuring the gowns, history and legacy of the Supremes. Mary has recorded two solo albums, including her self-titled debut in 1979 with the single “Red Hot,” and her 1990 release “Walk the Line.” She is currently recording another album due for release in 2010 while helping to raise four of her 8 grandchildren.