American Singer Aaliyah
Birth name: Aaliyah Dana HaughtonBorn: January 16, 1979 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Origin: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died: August 25, 2001 (aged 22) Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas
Genres: R&B, pop, soul
Occupations: Singer, dancer, actress, model
Years active: 1991–2001
Labels: Blackground, Jive, Atlantic, Virgin
Website
Biography
The one of the famous celebrities Aaliyah Dana Haughton, who executed underneath the mononym Aaliyah, was an American recording singer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was hoisted in Detroit, Michigan. On an early age, she appears on the television show Star Search and executed in performance alongside Gladys Knight. On age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and Backgrounds Records by her uncle, Barry Hankerson. He initiates her to R. Kelly, who turns into her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and creator of her first appearance album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was expert double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Following facing allegations of an unlawful marriage with Kelly, Aaliyah ended her pact with Jive and signed to Atlantic Records.
Awards and Nominations
American Music Awards
2003
Won American Music Award
category Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
2002
Won American Music Award
category Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
2002
Won American Music Award
category Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "Aaliyah"
1999
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
1995
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist
Grammy Awards
2003
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best R&B Vocal Performance - Female for "More Than A Woman"
2002
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best R&B Vocal Performance - Female for "Rock The Boat"
2002
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best R&B Album for "Aaliyah"
2001
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best R&B Vocal Performance - Female for "Try Again"
1999
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best R&B Vocal Performance - Female for "Are You That Somebody?"
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