Diana Ross had success in the United States.
Ross ' success as lead singer of The Supremes made it possible for future African-American R&B and soul acts to find mainstream success .	R&B	rhythm and blues	soul	soul music	The Supremes	The Supremes	African-American	African-American
Founded as the Primettes in Detroit , Michigan , in 1959 , the Supremes were the most commercially successful of Motown 's acts and are , to date , America 's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 .	Detroit	Detroit	Motown	Motown	vocal group	musical ensemble	12 number one singles	List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones#Most number-one hits
