Usher - Introduction

Usher Raymond IV, born October 14, 1978, who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American recording artist and actor. He rose to fame in the late 1990s. Usher was born in Dallas, Texas, the son of Jonetta Patton and Usher Raymond III. Usher spent the majority of his young life in Chattanooga. His grandmother discovered his ability to sing. n the belief that a bigger city would provide greater opportunities for showcasing his talent, Usher's family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where there was a more conducive environment for beginning singers. At age 11, Usher joined an R&B local quintet called the NuBeginnings. Usher recorded 10 songs with the group in 1991, and the ensuing album, Nubeginning Featuring Usher Raymond IV, was only made available regionally and by mail order. At age 13, Usher competed on Star Search, where he was spotted by an A&R representative from LaFace Records, who arranged an audition for Usher to L.A. Reid, the co-founder of LaFace; Reid signed Usher a contract with the record company.

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