Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow, an Grammy Award-winning, iconic singer-songwriter, musical director, record producer, and pianist, has a career that spans over six decades. Over the years, he has released 51 Top 40 singles on the Adult Contemporary Chart, including 13 that hit number one, and 13 platinum and six multi-platinum albums. Manilow's success as a solo artist is evident in the sale of more than 85 million records worldwide.

His fruitful career also extends to producing Grammy-nominated albums for celebrated artists like Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, and Sarah Vaughan. A versatile artist, Manilow has written and performed songs for musicals, films, and commercials for corporations such as McDonald's, Pepsi Cola, and Band-Aid.

Manilow's significant accomplishments include winning a Grammy Award, being nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his production role on "The Divine Miss M," and earning triple-platinum certification for his album "Barry Manilow Live" from 1977. His musical contributions to television have also been recognized, with "The Barry Manilow Special" winning an Emmy for Outstanding Special–Comedy, Variety or Music. Furthermore, Manilow has made multiple appearances on Dick Clark's productions including "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" and "American Music Awards." His song "I Write the Songs," although not written by him, became a number 1 hit, further demonstrating his talent as a performer.

Manilow's influence extends beyond music. He has endowed the music departments at six major universities in the US and Canada to encourage new musical talent. He has also testified before the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration House Committee in support of The Audio Home Recording Act of 1991. Manilow continues to perform, having started "The Hits Come Home" residency at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas in 2021. His contribution to music and his commitment to nurturing talent make him a significant figure in the music industry.