John Legend
John Legend is the stage name of American singer, songwriter, and pianist John Stephens, known for R&B and soul music.
He rose to prominence in the mid-2000s with hits like "Ordinary People" and "All of Me." Legend is one of few entertainers to achieve EGOT status—winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards.
Recording achievement trophy
- OscarAcademy's golden award
- EmmyTelevision industry accolade
- TonyCommon masculine nickname
- EGOTFour-award entertainment achievement
winner · nominee · accolade · recognition · ceremony · trophy · gold · platinum
Expressing deep emotion
- R&BSoulful pop genre
- croonerSoft-voiced romantic vocalist
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- balladeerSinger of narrative songs
falsetto · tenor · expressive · emotive · melodic · warm · smooth · rich
Fair distribution of opportunities
- equalitySame status for all
- human rightsInalienable personal freedoms
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- civil rightsGuaranteed individual legal protections
racial equality · LGBTQ rights · criminal justice reform · voting rights · education reform · philanthropy · nonprofit · political engagement
Self-composing musical performer
- producerOne who makes things
- artistMaker of creative works
- albumUnified collection of recordings
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
concert · collaboration · Kanye West · La La Land · The Voice · coach
One's complete being
- balladNarrative poem or song
- loveIntense fond attachment
- romanceLove and its excitement
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
serenade · devotion · vulnerability · heartfelt · emotional · sincerity · intimacy · dedication
Lock-operating instruments
- keyboardArray of input keys
- ivoriesPiano keys, informally
- grandImposing or splendid
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
chords · melody · classical training · self-accompanied · ballads · composition · playing · Steinway
Grammy
Recording achievement trophy
EGOT · winner · nominee · accolade · recognition · ceremony · trophy · gold · platinum · Academy Award
soulful
Expressing deep emotion
balladeer · falsetto · tenor · expressive · emotive · melodic · warm · smooth · rich · harmonies
social justice
Fair distribution of opportunities
- equalitySame status for all
- human rightsInalienable personal freedoms
- advocacyPleading for a cause
civil rights · racial equality · LGBTQ rights · criminal justice reform · voting rights · education reform · philanthropy · nonprofit · political engagement · community organizing
singer-songwriter
Self-composing musical performer
tour · concert · collaboration · Kanye West · La La Land · The Voice · coach
All of Me
One's complete being
wedding · serenade · devotion · vulnerability · heartfelt · emotional · sincerity · intimacy · dedication · acoustic
keys
Lock-operating instruments
accompaniment · chords · melody · classical training · self-accompanied · ballads · composition · playing · Steinway · instrumental
- R&BMichael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder
- TV JudgesSimon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, Gordon Ramsay
- Famous OhioansNeil Armstrong, LeBron James, Ulysses S. Grant, Thomas Edison, Wright Brothers
- Male SingersElvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, Paul McCartney
- Black MusiciansAretha Franklin, Beyonce, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder
- Grammy WinnersAdele, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
John LegendMarilyn Manson
Sid Vicious · Insane Clown Posse · Johnny Rotten · Ted Nugent · Kid Rock
John LegendTed Nugent
Kid Rock · R. Kelly · Kanye West · Gene Simmons · Eric Clapton