EGOT Winning Musician, Producer & Philanthropist
John Legend Biography
A member of the select group of EGOT winners, including twelve Grammy Award wins and an Academy Award for Best Original Song, John Legend is a singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer known for his distinct vocals and songwriting style. His contributions to the music industry have garnered him a vast international fan base and a series of Top 10 platinum-selling albums.
Legend's debut studio album, "Get Lifted" (2004), made an impressive mark on the Billboard 200 and received double platinum certification. His following albums "Once Again" (2006) and "Evolver" (2008) each reached #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop charts, while "Love in the Future" (2013) and "Darkness and Light" (2016) broke into the top 5. His more recent album, "Bigger Love" (2020), won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Legend has collaborated with prominent figures in the music industry throughout his career and has written for various artists on bestselling recordings, including Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and Kanye West.
Legend's career is highlighted not only by his musical achievements but also by his acting and television roles. He portrayed the titular character in NBC's adaptation of "Jesus Christ Superstar" (2018), for which he won a Tony award, and served as a vocal coach on the reality competition series "The Voice," where he won the competition with his artist, Maelyn Jarmon, in 2019.
Legend has long used his platform for social activism. He launched the Show Me Campaign in 2007, which fights to break the cycle of poverty through education. In 2015, he furthered his advocacy with the launch of #FREEAMERICA, a multi-year cultural change campaign centered on ending mass incarceration. His efforts have earned him recognition, including the BET Humanitarian of the Year award, the CARE Humanitarian Award for Global Change, and the Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award from Africare. He also sits on the Boards of Teach for America, Stand for Children and the Harlem Village Academies and serves on the advisory council for Turnaround.
In addition to his musical and humanitarian impacts, Legend has also made strides in the digital space, launching the music-based NFT platform, OurSong, in February 2022. He closed a 17-year contract with Sony Music and signed with Republic Records in November 2021.
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John Legend Speaking Topics
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John Legend can speak on a variety of topics including education, education reform, civil rights, philanthropy, activism, social change and politics. Also, he is an experienced moderator, panelist, commencement speaker.
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What are the speaker fees for John Legend
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What topics does John Legend speak about?
John Legend is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, Author, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Business, Business Leadership, Celebrity, Change Management, Civil Rights, College, Commencement, Democrat, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Education, Faith & Religion, Faith & Religion, Feminism, Finance, Futurism, Health & Wellness, History, HIV & AIDS, Innovation, Inspirational, Journalist, Marketing, Music, Non-Profit, Personal Growth, Philanthropy, Philosophy, Political, Social Activism, Social Justice, Social Media, Technology, TED, Thought Leadership, World Affairs -
Where does John Legend travel from?
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John Legend is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as John Legend can speak on a variety of topics including education, education reform, civil rights, philanthropy, activism, social change and politics. Also, he is an experienced moderator, panelist, commencement speaker.. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Legend for your event is $200,000 and above. John Legend generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sir Richard Branson, Van Jones, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Daymond John and Parag Khanna. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Legend for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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