John Legend

Guide Note

John Legend is a multiple Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter and pianist. He released his debut album Get Lifted in 2004. The album featured the chart topping singles "Ordinary People" and "Used to Love U". He has collaborated with a number of musicians including Jay-Z, Dilated Peoples, Slum Village and The Black Eyed Peas. Legend provided the piano music for Lauryn Hill's "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals for Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name".

Fast Facts

1. Real Name: John Stephens
2. Born: December 28, 1978
3. Origin: Springfield, Ohio
4. Grammy Awards: 5
5. Performed Super Bowl XL pre-game show
6. Performed at 2006 NBA All-Star Game halftime show

• 2004: Get Lifted
• 2006: Once Again

• 2007 Wins:

1. Best Male R&B Performance for "Heaven"
2. Best R&B Performance for Duo or Group, "Family Affair"

• 2007 Nominations:

1. Best Male Performance "Save Room"

• 2006 Wins:

1. Best New Artist
2. Best R&B Album Get Lifted
3. Best R&B Male Vocal "Ordinary People"

• 2006 Nominations:

1. Best R&B Performance by Duo of Group "So High"
2. Best R&B Song "Ordinary People"
3. Song of the Year "Ordinary People"
4. Best Rap/Sung Collaboration "They Say"
5. Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance "Stay With You"