Usher
Usher Raymond IV
Usher is an American singer from Chattanooga, Tennessee active since 1991.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Dancer
- From
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Born
- October 14, 1978
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised in Atlanta, Usher Raymond joined a local singing group as a child before signing to LaFace Records.
Career
His 2004 album "Confessions" became one of the best-selling R&B albums ever, and he sustained pop dominance with hits like "Yeah!" and "OMG," later headlining the Super Bowl halftime show.
Major achievements
He has won eight Grammy Awards and sold tens of millions of records worldwide.
Legacy
Usher is one of the defining R&B entertainers of his generation and a model of pop showmanship.
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