Amy Winehouse was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman, celebrated for her deep contralto voice and unique blend of soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae. Rising from early involvement with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, she released her debut album, Frank, in 2003 to critical acclaim and a Mercury Prize nomination. Her second album, Back to Black, released in 2006, became one of the best-selling albums in UK history and earned multiple awards, including five Grammys in 2008. Notable songs like Rehab and Stronger Than Me brought her international recognition and prestigious honors such as the Ivor Novello Award. Despite her musical achievements and worldwide sales exceeding 30 million records, Winehouse struggled with addiction and mental health issues, passing away in 2011 at age 27. Her legacy endures, with Back to Black preserved in the National Recording Registry and her life depicted in a 2024 biopic.