Is Natalie Cole A-List?
No — Natalie Cole is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1991
*Unforgettable... with Love* release
Lost A-list status in 2009
Dropped to B tier — Kidney transplant
Ranking Timeline
*Inseparable* debut success
Releases her debut album *Inseparable*. Launches her career in R&B.
Wins Grammy for New Artist
Wins Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Solidifies her position in the music industry.
*Unforgettable... with Love* release
Releases *Unforgettable... with Love*, a commercial success. It revitalizes her career.
Wins multiple Grammy Awards
Wins multiple Grammy Awards for *Unforgettable... with Love*. This recognizes her achievements.
Kidney transplant
Undergoes a kidney transplant due to health issues. Her career is briefly interrupted.
Death at 65
Passes away due to congestive heart failure. Her musical legacy endures.
Remembered for her voice
Remembered for her duets with her father. She has faded from mainstream consciousness.
Last updated: February 21, 2026