John Legend
John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actor. 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 Kanye West's GOOD Music, through which he released his debut studio album, Get Lifted. The album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America and spawned his first hit song, "Ordinary People".
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", was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. His second album, Once Again, was met with continued success, supported by the lead single "Save Room".
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", was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. His second album, Once Again, was met with continued success, supported by the lead single "Save Room".
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