Vikki Carr

Vikki Carr launched her professional career in 1962, quickly gaining international attention after signing with Liberty Records. Her early single ‘He’s a Rebel’ reached No. 3 in Australia the same year, while also garnering significant notice in the United States. In 1966, Carr toured South Vietnam with Danny Kaye, entertaining American troops.

She actively supports various charities, including the United Way, the American Lung Association, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her work was further recognized in 2008 when she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. In recent years, Carr has continued her public service and artistic endeavors.

She taped the PBS TV special ‘Vikki Carr: Memories, Memorias’ in 1999, appeared in a Los Angeles production of ‘Follies’ in 2002, and hosted the PBS TV special ‘Fiesta Mexicana’ in 2008. In 2014, she collaborated with Gerry Gallagher on a remake of ‘Sabor A Mi.’ More recently, she headlined a benefit concert in 2019 in El Paso for the victims of the mass shooting there, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to community support. Further cementing her legacy, the Rosemead High School Auditorium was renamed in her honor in 2024.