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Usher: Biography

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Birth Name: Usher Terry Raymond IV
Birth Place: Dallas, TX
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/14/1978, Libra
Profession: Singer; songwriter; actor

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Usher Fast Facts:

Mother was the choir director of St. Elmo's Missionary Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN.
Was part of the preteen singing group Nu Beginning, which released the 1992 album Keep Dreamin'.
At age 13, he was spotted by a LaFace A&R scout at a Star Search competition.
Released his first single, "Call Me a Mack" from the Poetic Justice soundtrack, at age 14 and made his solo debut album the next year.
Three singles from his 2004 CD Confessions—"Yeah!" with Lil' Jon and Ludacris, "Burn" and "Confessions Part II"—made the Top 10 in the same week.
Became a part owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers in 2005.
Involved in various charity efforts, including the Hurricane Katrina relief concert, and his own organization, New Look, which aims to provide young people with a new perspective on life through education and hands-on experiences.

Usher Relationships:
Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas - Ex-significant Other
Usher Raymond III - Father
Jonetta Patton - Mother
Tameka Foster - Ex-wife
James Lackey - Half Brother
Usher Raymond V - Son
Ben Vereen - Godparent
Naviyd Ely Raymond - Son
Usher Awards:
2004 Grammy: Best Contemporary R&B Album - Winner
2001 Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
2002 Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
2004 Grammy: Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Winner
2004 Grammy: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - Winner
2005 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Combined Forces - Winner
2005 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
2011 People's Choice Awards: Favorite R&B Artist - Winner
2010 Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
2010 Grammy: Best Contemporary R&B Album - Winner

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