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John Legend
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American singer-songwriter
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John Legend, born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio, is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and pianist. He performs in the soul, pop music, and contemporary R&B genres, utilizing the piano and his voice as primary instruments. His professional career began in 2000, and he has released music through record labels including GOOD Music, Sony Music, and Columbia Records.
Legend is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has received several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score. He is married to Chrissy Teigen, and they have four children. Legend resides in Beverly Hills.
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Springfield, Ohio, USA
John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and producer. He was born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio. As of 2017, he has won ten Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and one Academy Award. He is married to model Chrissy Teigen, and they have a daughter - Luna Simone Stephens - born in 2016. The couple's second child is due in 2018.
Known for
- Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement — Self - Guest2025
- Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge2025
- Grace for the World — Self2025
- A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl — Self2025
- Hitmakers — Self2025
- Words + Music — Self2025
- Reading Rainbow — Self2025
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular — Self - Performer2024
- 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center — Self2024
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade — Self2024
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- Person
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- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1978
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John Stephens (born December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio), better known as John Legend, is a Grammy award winning R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and actor signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Prior to the release of his debut album Get Lifted in 2004, Legend's career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. He released his second album <a href="https://www.last.fm/musi
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- Given name
- Roger
- Family name
- Stephens
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Springfield
- Spouse
- Chrissy Teigen
- Occupation
- record producer
- Political party
- Democratic Party (United States)
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Genre
- soul
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Discography
- John Legend discography
- Official website
- johnlegend.com
- Image
- JohnLegend-byPhilipRomano.jpg
- Number of children
- 4
- Residence
- Beverly Hills
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- 7960000
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Encyclopedic overview
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and record producer. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything", and performing as an uncredited backing vocalist on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". He was the first artist to sign with rapper Kanye West's GOOD Music, through which he released his debut studio album, Get Lifted (2004). Preceded by the hit ballad "Ordinary People", the album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Legend won three Grammy Awards from eight nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards—"Ordinary People" won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Get Lifted won Best R&B Album, and Legend won Best New Artist; the album's final single, "So High" (remixed with Lauryn Hill), was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. His second album, Once Again (2006), was met with continued success, supported by the lead single "Save Room". His third album, Evolver (2008), further diversified his sound with other genres; its funk-inspired lead single, "Green Light" (featuring André 3000), peaked within the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification by the RIAA. That same year, Legend released the live album John Legend: Live from Philadelphia (2008), followed by his collaborative album with the Philadelphia-based hip hop band Roots, Wake Up! (2010).
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