In 1969 Ross left the Supremes, and began her solo career. She continued to exceed stardom after becoming a solo act, and later received a number of accolades as an actress. In the process, she became one of the most influential and wealthiest women in show business. Her solo debut included two of her most successful singles. Beginning with “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough”, from her debut album, Diana Ross, enjoyed more than a decade of chart-topping success in multiple categories. Later in 1970, after her continuing success as a singer, Ross developed a film career, and branched out to begin an acting career in film and on television and Broadway. Her acting career began with her starring role as blues singer Billie Holiday, in Lady Sings the Blues. While the film received mixed reviews, Ross’s performance granted her an Academy award nomination for Best Actress. In 1975 she went on to star in Mahogany, where she recorded the hit theme song “Do You Know Where You’re Going To”, and three years later starred in The Wiz. Ross’s introduction to the film industry promoted her music career. In 1976, Ross somewhat surprised audiences when she ventured into the realm of disco music, and recorded her number-one hit “Love Hangover”. Much of her work reflected the stylistic shift from pop and R&B. After going solo, Ross graduated from the nightclub circuit, to major concert tours. Her concerts became major media events. Ross was among the most successful female artists. By 1980 she had sold more than 100 million records, and had been named “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard magazine. Ross carried the statues as one of the preeminent performers of her time, and in 1988 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame along with the Supremes.