Usher Raymond IV was born in 1978 in Dallas, Texas and he is a Grammy-winning R&B artist who is known for his smooth voice and energetic performances. Usher became a leading figure in contemporary R&B during the late 1990s with his unique blend of soulful ballads and dance floor anthems.

Usher achieved his first major success with “My Way” (1997) and its singles “You Make Me Wanna...” and “Nice & Slow” made him a prominent figure in R&B music. The 2004 album “Confessions” achieved worldwide success by selling more than 10 million copies in the United States while producing three major hits with “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris, “Burn,” and “Confessions Part II.”