Sister Rosetta Tharpe was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Inspired by her mother, Tharpe pursued the music scene alongside her mother at six years old. Tharpe is known for her famous song Rock with Me, giving her the nickname Godmother of Rock and Roll. She is the first African American woman to be acknowledged for her influence on music. Tharpe was inducted into the Hall of Fame in May 2018. She has paved the way for future artists and genres.