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Usher Raymond IV (born
October 14,
1978),
known simply by his first name
Usher, is an
American R&B and
pop singer-
songwriter and
actor who rose to fame in the 1990s. To date, he has sold approximately 30 million albums worldwide and has won five
Grammy Awards.
[GRAMMY Winners Search] Usher is also a part owner of the
Cleveland Cavaliers National Basketball Association franchise. He also has his own record label,
US Records.
Biography
Early life
Usher was born in
Dallas,
Texas[date=&rs_f6date=0&f7=&f3=&f9=&f8=&f11=&f10=&gskw=&prox=1&db=txbirthindex&ti=0&ti.si=0&gl=&gss=IMAGE&gst=&so=3 Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997], the son of Jonetta Patton (
née O'Neal) and Usher Terry Raymond III.
[Usher Biography] He spent the majority of his young life in
Chattanooga,
Tennessee. As a child, he joined his local
church choir where he discovered his ability to sing. As early as junior high school, Usher successfully entered local talent shows.
[Lane, Lynda. Usher biography. Allmusic] Usher's family moved to
Atlanta,
Georgia, in the belief that the city would provide greater opportunities for showcasing his talent. While in Atlanta, Usher attended the
North Springs Charter School of Arts and Sciences.
[North Springs High School - Atlanta, Georgia/GA - Public School Profile]