Usher Lyrics

Usher Info:

Birth name:
Usher Raymond IV

Nicknames:
Big Ush
Big Tyme
Mr. Entertainment

Born:
October 14, 1978 ( age )

Born In:
Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Raised In:
Chattanooga, Tennessee, then Atlanta, Georgia, when Usher was 12 years old.

Height:
5' 8½" (1.74 m)

Education:
North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Spouse:
Tameka Foster (m. 2007-2009)

Children:
Naviyd Ely Raymond
Usher Raymond V

Genres:
R&B, soul, pop, hip hop, dance

Occupations:
Singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, dancer, philanthropist

Years active:
1991-present

Got his start:
singing when he was six years old, joining the local church choir at the behest of his mother; performing at a Star Search audition when record executive spotted him

Romantic Links:
Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas of the R&B group TLC.
Alicia Keys

Did You Know:
• He is the godson of actor Ben Vereen;

• He is the co-owner of the (NBA team) Cleveland Cavaliers.

• Usher is a vegan. He became a vegetarian shortly after the January 2008 death of his father, Usher Raymond III, from a heart attack, and went vegan a few years later.

Associated acts:
Michael Jackson
Jermaine Dupri
Justin Bieber
Puff Daddy
Rico Love
Ludacris
Rick Ross
Lil Jon
R. Kelly
Shakira
Michelle Chamuel

Usher Quotes:
"Appearance is something you should definitely consider when you're going out. Have your girlfriend clip your nails or something like that."

"It is uncertain at this time how soon the export crisis will be resolved, ... With current world conditions, the import problem is far broader than hot-rolled products from three countries, and we continue to evaluate new trade cases against these and other nations covering a number of products."

"We are keenly aware that our shareholders are anxious to receive accurate financial information on the company, ... We have taken special measures to produce statements as quickly as possible."

"I'm 25 years old and I'm dealing with my responsibilities as a man and I'm not afraid to speak, to be realistic and talk about the issues men deal with in relationships. "

"Hard work truly does pay off! .. I started a long time ago in hopes that this day would come, where I could be recognized for my hard work on my abs."

Usher Awards:
1998
Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single ("You Make Me Wanna...").

2002
Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance - Male ("U Remind Me").

Soul Train Award for Male R&B/Soul Album (8701).

BET Award for Best Male R&B Artist

3 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards for Top Artist, Top Male Artist, and Top Singles Artist.

2 Teen Choice Awards for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist and Choice Love Song ("U Got It Bad").

2003
Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance - Male for ("U Don't Have To Call").

2004
2 BET Awards including Male R&B Artist of the Year and the Viewer's Choice Award ("Yeah").

Teen Choice Awards, for Choice Album, Choice R&B Artist, Choice R&B Track, and Choice Hook Up ("Yeah"),

2 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Male Video and Best Dance Video,

3 World Music Awards for Best Male Artist, Best R&B Artist, and Best Pop Male Artist

2 Source Awards for R&B/Rap Collaboration of the Year ("Yeah") and Male R&B Artist of the Year

4 American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, and Favorite Pop/Rock Album

2005
3 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("My Boo" with Alicia Keys), Best Contemporary R&B Album (Confessions), and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Yeah" with Ludacris and Lil Jon),

4 Soul Train Music Awards including Best R&B/Soul Single, Male ("Confessions, Part 2"), Best R&B/Soul Album, Male (Confessions), Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo ("My Boo" with Alicia Keys), and Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut ("Yeah").

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist

Kid's Choice Awards for Favorite Male Singer and for Favorite Song ("Burn").

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