Usher
Usher Raymond IV born October 14, 1978 born in Dallas, Texas Usher was raised in Chattanooga, TN with his younger brother James, by his mother (single) Jonnetta Patton.height: 5"9Usher began to sing around the age of 9 in his church choir at St. Elmoes M.B. Church. His mother realized that he had a passion for singing when he was young and decided to move to Atlanta, Georgia where there were more music career opportunities. In Atlanta, Usher's mother entered him into numerous talent contests and shows. Usher even appeared on the hit tv show Star Search around the age of 12. Usher had a dream of becoming a star and that dream came true when he was introduced to Laface Records CEO L.A. Reid. Usher was quickly signed to the label after singing once for L.A. Reid and a few other employees. Usher's first studio production was for the Poetic Justice Soundtrack - the song was entitled "Just Call Me A Mack". Usher's first album "Usher" executive produced by P.Diddy was released in 1994 and included the hit song "Think Of You".
In 1997 Usher was also introduced to acting when he landed his first role on the UPN sitcom Moesha. He also had roles in The Parenthood, The Bold & The Beautiful, Sabrina, The Faculty (movie), She's All That (movie), Texas Rangers (movie) & Light It Up (movie). In 1999 Usher released a live concert album and video (Usher Live).
Usher released "8701" on August 7th, 2001. The album's title stands for Usher's growth as an artist from 1987-2001. On this record he was able to show his vocal growth and growth as an artist all around. 8701 also went multiplatinum and led to Usher's superstar status. Usher lived with Sean "P Diddt" Combs during the production of his first album "Usher".He owns a Harley Davidson motorcycleFavorite flower: OrchidFavorite book: Conversations with GodHe has his own record label now and has done duets with Monica and Mariah CareyUsher is involved in community work; volunteers for the Boys and Girls Club; participated in the NBA Stay in School program
Albums
Usher 1994
My Way 1997
Usher Live 1999
8701 2001
Confessions 2004
Films
2007 : The Ballad of Walter Holmes
2005 : In the Mix
2004 : Fade To Black
2001 : Texas Rangers
1999 : Light it Up
1999 : She's All That
1998 : The Faculty
"This is still just the beginning...I feel like I've accomplished so much already, but I still have my whole life ahead of me and much more to do. I'm learning to play instruments, I want to get into acting...I'm open to do so much."
