Amerie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers
Amerie is an American singer from Fitchburg, Massachusetts active since 2002.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Producer
- From
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts
- Born
- January 12, 1980
- Years active
- 2002–present
Early life
Born in Massachusetts to a Korean mother and African American father, Amerie Rogers built an energetic, go-go-influenced R&B sound.
Career
Her hit "1 Thing" became a defining mid-2000s single, anchoring her album "Touch."
Major achievements
She charted a platinum signature hit and earned a Grammy nomination.
Legacy
Amerie's percussive, go-go-rooted "1 Thing" remains a beloved 2000s R&B classic.
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