John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He has won 10 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his work in music and film.
John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is one of the most successful and acclaimed musicians of his generation, having won 10 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for his song “Glory” from the movie Selma.
John Legend was born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio. He began playing the piano at the age of four and was a child prodigy, performing with the church choir and local orchestras by the age of seven. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in English and African-American literature. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in music.
Legend released his debut album, Get Lifted, in 2004. The album was a critical and commercial success, earning him eight Grammy Award nominations and winning three. His follow-up album, Once Again, was released in 2006 and was also a success, earning him two more Grammy Awards. He has since released four more albums, all of which have been critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
In addition to his music career, Legend has also acted in several films and television shows, including La La Land, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, and Underground. He has also been involved in various philanthropic and social justice causes, including the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight against poverty.
John Legend is one of the most successful and acclaimed musicians of his generation. He has won 10 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and has been nominated for numerous other awards. He has released six studio albums, all of which have been critically acclaimed and commercially successful. He has also acted in several films and television shows, and has been involved in various philanthropic and social justice causes.