Eric Benét

Birth Name:

Eric Benét Jordan

Birth Place:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

His single "Spend My Life With You" reached number one on the Billboard R&B charts and was certified gold
Was nominated for a Soul Train Award for Best Male R&B/Soul Artist in 2011
Won a Soul Train Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male for "A Day in the Life" in 2000
Formed the band Benét with his sister Lisa and cousin George Nash Jr․, releasing their first self-titled album in 1992
Released his debut solo album titled "True to Myself" in 1996 for Warner Bros․ Records
Started out as a singer for the group Gerard in the late 1980s
Best known as an R&B and neo soul singer and songwriter who wrote the song "Spend My Life With You․"
Founded the record label Jordan House Records, through which he released his sixth album "The One" in 2012
Is also an actor, making his debut in the 2001 film "Glitter" and starring in his first lead role in the 2011 film "Trinity Goodheart․"
Performs a duet with his daughter India on his 2012 album "The One․"

2002Black Reel - Best Song:Winner
2012Black Reel - Outstanding Television or Mini-Series Performance, Male:Nominated

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