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Usher: Biography

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

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Usher Fast Facts:

His 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.

Usher Relationships:
Ben Vereen - Godparent
Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas - Ex-significant Other
Jonetta Patton - Mother
Tameka Foster - Wife
Usher Raymond III - Father
Usher Raymond V - Son
James Lackey - Half Brother
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

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