Usher (born Usher Raymond IV, October 14, 1978, in Dallas, Texas ) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and entrepreneur widely regarded as one of the most influential R&B artists of all time. Emerging in the mid‑1990s, Usher helped define the sound, image, and performance standards of modern R&B through a rare combination of silky vocals, technical dance ability, and crossover pop sensibility.
After moving to Atlanta as a child, Usher signed with LaFace Records and released his self‑titled debut in 1994. His breakthrough came with My Way (1997), followed by 8701 (2001), which produced multiple Grammy‑winning No. 1 hits. His artistic and commercial peak arrived with Confessions (2004)—the best‑selling album by a Black artist of the 21st century, driven by four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles including “Yeah!,” “Burn,” and “Confessions Part II” .
Across three decades, Usher has remained commercially relevant, becoming one of the few artists to score No. 1 singles in three separate decades. He has sold 100+ million records worldwide, earned eight Grammy Awards, and influenced generations of artists across R&B, pop, and hip‑hop.
In the 2020s, Usher entered a legacy‑plus‑reinvention phase. He launched the highly successful “My Way” Las Vegas residency in 2022, released Coming Home (2024), and delivered a widely acclaimed Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance in February 2024—one of the most‑watched halftime shows in history.
As of 2026, Usher is not on a full global or North American tour.
