Of America as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 65 million albums worldwide. Usher has been ranked by the Recording Industry Assn. At the age of 12, his mother put him in local singing competitions before catching the attention of a music A&R from LaFace Records.Challenging himself creatively and testing musical boundaries are characteristics that have defined Usher’s career since he was first discovered twenty years ago on Star Search. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee until moving to Atlanta, Georgia. Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, businessman, and dancer.

Usher, Actor: The Faculty. He was given birth to in Dallas but was brought-up in Chattanooga, Tennessee before later relocating to Atlanta, Georgia and was quickly involved in singing competitions. At the age of 12, his mother put him in local singing competitions, before catching Usher Terry Raymond IV was given birth to in the year 1978 October 14 th and has been involved with singing, dancing, songwriting and acting throughout his illustrious career. Usher has attained nine Hot 100 #1 hits (all as a lead artist) and 18 Hot 100 top-10 singles.Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter and dancer.He was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee until moving to Atlanta, Georgia. Billboard named him the second most successful artist of the 2000s decade, with his career-propelling 2004 album “Confessions” being ranked as the top solo album of the 2000s decade.

His acting career continued to develop with his role in the film Burden. Late 2018 he released a collaborative project with Zaytoven entitled “A” which was an ode to the Atlanta sound and culture. Musically, he is in the studio recording his 9th studio. He began singing when he was.2019 continued to be busy for Usher.

In recognition of his accomplishments, Usher has been honored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Trumpet Foundation, Do Something, the NAACP, and as the 2010 Ford Freedom Award Scholar. Founded in 1999, his New Look Foundation empowers youth from impoverished communities to become leaders. Usher has also proven to be a major philanthropic force. Usher also completed 2 seasons as a coach on NBC’s Emmy award winning hit TV show “The Voice” where he proved his top-notch coaching capability by becoming the champion of season 6.Realizing that with success comes responsibility. His debut album Usher Recently Usher finished his world tour entitled “The UR Experience”.

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