Usher, born Usher Terry Raymond IV on October 14, 1978, in Dallas, Texas, is an American musician renowned for his smooth vocals and captivating performances. As a key figure in the rhythm-and-blues genre, Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hit singles like “You Make Me Wanna,” “Nice & Slow,” and the chart-topping “Yeah!” He is also known for his contributions to acting and philanthropy.
- Full Name: Usher Terry Raymond IV
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1978
- Age: 45 years old
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- Founder: New Look Foundation
- Awards and Honors: 8 Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album (2004) and Best Male R&B Performance (2011)
- Notable Works: “My Way,” “Confessions,” “Yeah!”
Usher Biography
- Full Name: Usher Terry Raymond IV
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1978
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- Early Life:
- Raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Sang in church choirs and participated in talent shows.
- Moved to Atlanta at age 12 with his mother, leading to a recording contract with LaFace Records.
- Musical Career:
- Debut Album: Usher (1994)
- Breakthrough Album: My Way (1997)
- Hit singles: “You Make Me Wanna,” “Nice & Slow”
- Third Album: 8701 (2001)
- Produced number-one hits: “U Remind Me,” “U Got It Bad”
- Won two Grammy Awards
- Fourth Album: Confessions (2004)
- Features the hit “Yeah!”
- Sold over 10 million copies in the U.S.
- Won three Grammy Awards
- Later Albums:
- Here I Stand (2008)
- Raymond v. Raymond (2010)
- Won a Grammy Award
- Looking 4 Myself (2012)
- A (2018)
- Coming Home (2024)
- Features collaborations with artists like H.E.R. and Jungkook of BTS
- Acting Career:
- Appeared in TV series such as Moesha and American Dreams (2002)
- Starred in films including In the Mix (2005) and Hands of Stone (2016)
- Personal Life:
- Two sons, Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond, from his marriage to Tameka Foster.
- Formerly married to music executive Grace Miguel.
- Currently in a relationship with Jenn Goicoechea, with whom he has two children.
