A closer look at the biggest achievements of John Legend. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
John Legend, born John Roger Stephens, is an accomplished American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He initially gained recognition working behind the scenes for established artists like Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, and Alicia Keys. He signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music, launching his solo career with the debut album, Get Lifted (2004). This album achieved commercial success, reaching the Billboard 200 top ten, earning double platinum certification, and featuring his breakthrough hit, "Ordinary People."
In 2004, John Legend released his debut studio album, Get Lifted, through GOOD Music. It reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA and spawned his first hit song, "Ordinary People".
In 2006, John Legend won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for Get Lifted, and won two additional awards for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
In 2007, John Legend won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song "Heaven" at the Grammy Awards. He also won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Family Affair".
In 2007, John Legend won the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In February 2011, John Legend won three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Song for "Shine" and Best R&B Album for "Hang On in There" with The Roots.
In March 2011, John Legend and the Roots won two NAACP Image Awards, one for Outstanding Album (Wake Up!) and one for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration.
On March 6, 2012, John Legend was appointed by the World Economic Forum to the Forum of Young Global Leaders.
On May 12, 2012, John Legend was granted an honorary doctorate degree from Howard University.
In 2014, John Legend's album "Love in the Future" was nominated for Best R&B Album at the Grammy Awards, and his single "All of Me" became an international chart-topper.
In 2015, John Legend won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for his single "Glory" (with Common), which was released for the film Selma.
In 2016, John Legend won the NAACP's President's Award.
In 2017, John Legend was recognized as the inaugural Salem Advocate for Social Justice and donated $500,000 to Springfield City School District.
In 2017, John Legend won a Tony Award for co-producing the stage play Jitney.
In 2018, John Legend received a Primetime Emmy Award for his role as a producer of Jesus Christ Superstar, making him the first Black male and second youngest recipient of all four of the major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).
On May 21, 2019, John Legend won The Voice as a coach with his artist Maelyn Jarmon.
On May 28, 2020, John Legend received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music.
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