Usher
Usher is an American R&B singer, songwriter and dancer whose music spans My Way, Confessions and Coming Home, with live shows built around his vocals and choreography.
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Music
Music
MusicOverview
- Full name
- Usher Raymond IV
- Born
- October 14, 1978 · Dallas, Texas
- Work
- Singer, songwriter, dancer and actor
- Breakout
- My Way (1997)
- Foundation
- Usher’s New Look, founded in 1999
Mini bio
How it started.
Usher grew up singing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, including in the church choir directed by his mother, Jonnetta Patton. Talent competitions and an appearance on Star Search helped bring him to LaFace Records. His self-titled debut arrived in 1994, when he was 15.
Finding his voice.
My Way made him a star in 1997. “Nice & Slow” became his first No. 1 single, while “You Make Me Wanna…” and the title track also reached the top two. He followed with 8701 in 2001 and earned his first Grammy for “U Remind Me” at the 2002 ceremony.
The songs fans carry.
Confessions followed in 2004, bringing together “Yeah!” with Lil Jon and Ludacris, “Burn,” “Confessions Part II” and “My Boo” with Alicia Keys. His later work includes Coming Home, released in 2024, the same year he headlined the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show.
Beyond the stage.
Usher co-founded New Look in 1999 with Jonnetta Patton and Shawn H. Wilson. The nonprofit helps young people build skills and careers in entertainment. His work onstage has continued through the My Way Las Vegas residency, Past Present Future tour and the 2026 R&B Tour with Chris Brown.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026GORGEOUSArtist with T.I.
- 2024Coming HomeRecording artist
- 2004ConfessionsRecording artist
- 1997My WayRecording artist
Awards
Quotes
This show wasn’t just mine, it was yours too.Usher, The O2
Reflecting on his ten sold-out London shows in May 2025 and thanking the fans who attended.
Trivia
- Usher and Scooter Braun signed Justin Bieber to his first deal in 2008 through their Raymond Braun Media Group venture.
- His first Grammy ceremony performance paired him with James Brown at the 47th Grammy Awards.
- He co-founded New Look with his mother, Jonnetta Patton, and Shawn H. Wilson.
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