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Also Known As Alicia Augello Cook
Born January 25, 1981 (age 44) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award for best new artist • Grammy Award (2010) • Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2002)
Notable Works “As I Am” • “Girl on Fire” • “Hell’s Kitchen” • “Songs in A Minor” • “Unplugged”

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