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Also Known As Usher Terry Raymond IV
Born October 14, 1978 (age 46) • Dallas • Texas
Founder New Look Foundation
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2012) • Grammy Award (2010) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2002) • Grammy Award (2001)
Notable Works “Coming Home” • “My Way”

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