

This was followed by Usher's third studio album, 8701. Usher's first Grammy nomination was 'Best Male R&B Vocal Performance' for 'You Make Me Wanna' In 1999, Usher's first live album, entitled Live was released, with appearances from Lil' Kim, and Trey Lorenz. Towards the end of 1997, Usher supported the likes of Mary J. 'Nice and Slow' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The second album, My Way, was released in 1997 The lead single, 'You Make Me Wanna' was a number one hit and has been certified platinum. He then went on to co-write a number of tracks for his new album with Jermaine Dupri. In 1995, Usher recorded a duet with Monica, a teen artist from Atlanta who was also known for her work with the R&B singer Brandy. The album reached number 25 on the R&B / Hip-Hop albums chart in the US. The album was partly produced by P Diddy (real name Sean Combs). In 1994, Usher's debut album Usher was released. His first song for them was 'Call Me A Mack' which was released on the Poetic Justice soundtrack. His performance on the show eventually earned him a contract with LaFace Records. Usher: Musical Career Usher appeared on the US talent show Star Search when he was 13 years old. In high school, he entered local talent contests and his parents relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, believing that it would provide their son with greater opportunities to promote his talent. He was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he sang in the church choir.

Usher: Childhood Usher is the son of Jonetta Patton and Usher Terry Raymond III. Usher: Net worth Usher has a net worth of approximately $140 million (Access2Knowledge, 2013). Usher (born Usher Raymond IV, ) Usher is an American R&B singer who has won five Grammy Awards and runs his own label, US Records.
