Grammy Award for Song of the Year

is his stage name. Before he was born, his brother would always call him, Toby. That is where he got the name Tobymac. He has a variety of major achievements, including: two Grammy awards, two Billboard Music awards, one American Music award, and one GMA Dove award. TobyMac was an actor, author, music producer, composer, song-writer, rapper, lyricist, and a music artist. He went to college at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. In 2001, TobyMac released his first solo album, Momentum. TobyMac is

rise to fame. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4, 1981 in Huston, Texas to Mathew and Tina Knowles. As a child she attended St. Mary’s Montessori school in huston. Her talent was didcovered when her dance teacher was humming a song a beyonce finished it, and to her teachers surprise, hitting all the high notes perfectly. Her intrest only grew after winning her school’s talent show at age seven, singing John Lennon’s Imagine to beat all the other competitors, which ranged from

entertainers in pop culture history. As a child, Michael was the lead singer of his family's Motown group, the Jackson 5. He went onto a solo career debuting his first song “Got To Be There” in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller has sold an estimated sixty-six million copies around the world, making it the biggest seller of all time. In his later years, Jackson had been accused of bleaching his skin and allegations of child molestation. He died of a drug overdose just before launching a comeback tour in 2009.

the “Jackson 5” name. Michael went on to be solo, while the Jackson brothers formed a new group called the “Jacksons”. Michael now had his own spotlight and he enjoyed the freedom because it was his first time that he fully wrote and produced his song. He also played in the

you’ve never heard a single song from them. For example, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Jimmy Hendrix are well known and, for the most part, considered in the top ten artists of all time. However, making good music does not lead to instant success. An artist must create a fan base, continuously release high-quality music, and have some social impact. Kanye West is one of the most influential artists of all time due to his musical variation, critically acclaimed awards, and cultural impact. When

Toni Michele Braxton was born on October 7, 1967, in Severn, Maryland to parents Michael and Evelyn Braxton. The eldest of six siblings, Toni was raised in a strict Pentecostal home. She is most known as an American R&B singer-songwriter. Her other credits include pianist, record producer, actress, and philanthropist. At an early age, Toni musical talent was restricted to singing in the church. After graduating from high school, she aspired to become a music teacher. But, that ambition was guided

throughout her years when she was choir singer, actor, mother and grandmother that doesn’t mean she never stops working with her music. Tamela Mann wanted everyone to know the true meaning of gospel through her music. She made the best songs or album ever I wish I could name all the songs. However, I will point out two songs that everyone knows throughout her career. The first one is “Take me to Your King” is one of the popular songs because the song has been nominated for the Grammy, Top of the

that I’ve been through, who on earth can I turn to? I look to you.” This is a quote from the song “I Look to You” by Whitney Houston. This song came out right after Houston got out of rehab, making it seem like it was her recovery song and the way she told the world she was back in the entertainment world (Oprah Winfrey Show, 2009). In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Houston told her about the new song and album. She said, “That makes it real. The changes that we go through, being a mother, becoming

positively affect the overall my life, Jason Mraz and Bruno Mars. Though Jason Mraz made his debut ten years earlier than Bruno Mars’, there are many similarities between Mraz and Mars. First, even though Mraz and Mars grew up in different environment, they had a same passion of music since both were a young child. Mraz was born in 1977 and lived in Mechanicsville, Georgia. When he was five years old, his parents got a divorce. Although his family was not good for him to be raised in good environment

professional music scene along with his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, were credited with breaking down racial barriers and with transforming the medium into an art form and promotional. The popularity of these videos helped to