Even though there are many Famous Arkansans, I choose a person that was one of the most successful songwriters and artists of the 2000s. He released three albums, all which went platinum in the United States. He sings R&B. He can sing really good. His name is Shaffer Chimere Smith (“Ne-Yo”). He was born October 18. 1982, in Camden, Arkansas. His parents are Lorraine and Shaffer Smith. Shaffer was an only child. He wrote his first song at age five. His parents split apart, and he relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, with his mother. He went to Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada. He entered the scene as one part of an R&B group called Envy but the band parted in 2000 (Mihalka). Shaffer recorded a full-length album for Columbia Records under the performing name of Shaffer, but it was never released. The nickname Ne-Yo was given to him by producer Deon Evans. He felt that Smith saw music the same way that the character Neo saw the intricacies …show more content…
He is married to Crystal Renay. He has three kids. Two with his ex-fiancee, Monyetta Shaw. They are Mason Evan, his four-year-old son, and Madilyn Grace, his five-year-old daughter. He is an R&B singer. He is married to Crystal Renay and has a son named Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr., he is just a few months old. He won the Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist 2007, BET Award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist in 2007 and again in 2009, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2008, Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration both in 2009, and Billboard Music Award for Top Radio Song in 2012. Shaffer was also in a few movies. (Mihalka). Shaffer is still alive today. He takes care of his children and his wife. He sings with a lot of singers from this age in time. Shaffer Chimere Smith is an R&B singer from the 2000’s, he has three kids, one wife, and went platinum in the United
Robert W. Smith was born on October 24th, 1958 in Daleville, Alabama. He went to secondary school in Daleville, after which he cleared out for Troy State University, where he played lead trumpet in the Sound of the South Marching Band. Besides playing trumpet, he also studied composition during his time at TSU with Dr. Paul Yoder.
His song, “Heartbreak Hotel” instantaneously becomes popular and it is topping the charts by February of 1956. In the late 50’s he is acting in many movies and appearing on several talk shows. He had later bought a mansion by the name of Graceland for himself and his parents. Although, he had been drafted into the army in 1958. During this time, he meets his future wife, Priscilla Wagner, who had been fourteen at the time they had met. They married later in 1964 and had one daughter, Lisa Marie
"He lived and he loved the songs that he wrote and the songs that he sang. He’s a man of great courage. He’s kind. He’s gentle and he has God-given talents. He chose a career he was hoping he could make a difference in. That career made a difference in
On July 20, 1995 a young star was born. Shaquem Griffin Is a American football linebacker. When Shaquem was born he had a birth defect which lead him to get his left hand amputated. Shaquem was a linebacker for the University of Central Florida. Shaquem led UCF to an undefeated season. Despite of his condition Shaquem has a lot of hope and integrity. On April 28, 2018 Shaquem was a fifth round draft pick for the Seattle Seahawks, now he’s on the team with his twin brother shaquill Griffin.
Eazy E was a west coast rapper. He was the Co-founder who was part of the group N.W.A. known for albums like Straight Outta Compton. Eazy E was born on September 7, 1963 in Compton, California. His original name was Eric Lynn Wright. He started a group named N.W.A. with his other rappers Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. They were known for their violent lyrics. They made A album called Straight Outta Compton. At that time Eazy was a solo artist.
In 2000, he went on a tour with Faith Hill. This gave him opportunities to work with several other famous music icons including Usher, Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, and Sting among many other. He has worked on five albums.
George Strait is one of my most favorite country artist next to the legend...Johnny Cash. George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He is known as the “King of Country” and is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time.
Although there are many famous people in Arkansas, Tracy Lawrence is on the top of the list. This paper will be about his life. Tracy is one of the best country singers that has ever come through Arkansas, and that’s why I decided to pick him.
Brantley Gilbert is a very compassionate and successful artist. He has had 3 albums 8 hits and several different awards for his
He recorded many songs, and George Jones' last song was "He Stopped Loving her." George died April 26, 2013. He and his band stayed together until he died. He died at the age of 18 after being in the hospital for a while with irregular blood pressure. His last words were, "Hi ya. I'm George Jones. I've been looking for you." His wife things he was introducing himself to God. He was buried at the Woodland Cemetery in Nashville,
Although there are many famous people, Arkansans are the best famous people. Cliff Lee wanted something bigger. He is idolized by many Arkansan boys.
When Sammy played, he was an inspiration to all of them. He still sings today. He started off his career as a small town piano singer. His first CD was from January 1998. He eventually discovered his talent as a singer. It didn’t take him long to start doing both. He also acted.
Smith was 6 feet tall. He had brown hair and blue eyes He had 1 son. When smith died he was 32 years old.
Sean "Puffy" Combs has established himself as one of the biggest names in hip-hop (Heal). Combs a Harlem native whose father was killed when he was only 3 years old, rose from the mean streets to the top of the music business (AP wire, March 18). "It is true that he started from scratch, and I don't think that because he was arrested, people will stop buying his albums (AP wire, March 18). Before pursuing his career as a vocalist, Combs was a business-minded Howard University student and an intern at Andre Harrell's Uptown Records. Combs soon became the A&R representative for Uptown. He then began producing for soon to be mega-stars Mary J. Blige, Heavy D., and Jodeci to name a few. After being let go
Country music is one of the most popular genres of music throughout America. There are many influential figures that have changed the way country music sounds, and how people interpret it. Two important people who have made a huge impact on country music overtime are Johnny Cash and Luke Bryan. From their early life, their career, and how society views them, they have opened the minds of people and country musicians all over the country. Johnny Cash’s songs help people to experience his life growing up through the Great Depression and how people lived back then. Through Luke Bryan’s songs people could understand what life was like for Luke growing up in Georgia and all the hardships he faced. Johnny Cash and Luke Bryan are two of the many