Singers From Virginia
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Virginia has produced a number of Singers who have made it big. These include Christopher Maurice Brown, Pharrell Williams, June Carter Cash, Missy Elliott, Patsy Cline and others.
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Birthdate: May 5, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Patsy Cline(One of the Most Influential Vocalists of the 20th Century)
Birthdate: September 8, 1932
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: March 5, 1963
Patsy Cline was an American singer widely regarded as one of 20th century's most influential, celebrated, and respected vocalists. Her singing style helped influence several artists and musical genres. She also helped define the Nashville Sound style associated with country music. She has been a major influence on artists, such as Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Linda Ronstadt, and Dottie West.
Birthdate: April 5, 1973
Sun Sign: Aries
Rapper-singer Pharrell Williams began his career with The Neptunes, the record-production duo he had formed with Chad Hugo. He was also part of the band N.E.R.D., as its lead vocalist. He is known for his Academy Award-nominated song Happy from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack and his 13 Grammy wins.
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D'Angelo
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: February 11, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: June 29, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Camila Mendes is best known for her Teen Choice Award-winning performance as Veronica Lodge in the CW series Riverdale. She has also been seen in the films Palm Springs and The Perfect Date. Born to Brazilian parents, Camila is said to have faced racial discrimination during her audition days.
Birthdate: June 23, 1929
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: May 15, 2003
A woman of many talents, June Carter Cash was an American singer-songwriter, author, comedian, actress, and dancer. In 2003, she was named in Country Music Television's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music list. Her relationship with Johnny Cash inspired the 2005 film Walk the Line, where she was portrayed by Reese Witherspoon. June was also a well-known philanthropist.
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Missy Elliott(Rapper Known for Singles "Get Ur Freak On," "The Rain," and "Lose Control.")
Birthdate: July 1, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Four-time Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott, known for her chartbusting tracks such as Get Ur Freak On, was ranked fifth on Billboard’s 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time list. She was initially part of the R&B group Sista and then collaborated with Timbaland in the collective Swing Mob.
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Ella Fitzgerald(Jazz Singer Who was Noted for Her Purity of Tone and Impeccable Diction)
Birthdate: April 25, 1917
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: June 15, 1996
Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer. Referred to as the Queen of Jazz, First Lady of Song, and Lady Ella, Fitzgerald was renowned for her impeccable diction, purity of tone, timing, and intonation. The winner of Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Medal of Arts, Fitzgerald's legacy lives on several years after her death.
Birthdate: March 10, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces
Timbaland is an American rapper, DJ, singer, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He is credited with founding a record label named 'Mosley Music Group' (MMG) and has since received appreciation for his production style. He is also credited with pioneering a technique to create a distinctive sound using breakbeats, which was influential in the rise of UK garage.
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Trey Songz(Contemporary R&B Singer, Songwriter & Producer)
Birthdate: November 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Grammy-nominated rapper Tremaine Aldon Neverson, better known as Trey Songz, soared to fame with his chartbusting tracks such as Can't Help but Wait and Say Aah. His hit track Bottoms Up featured rapper Nicki Minaj. He has also appeared in movies such as Blood Brother and Texas Chainsaw 3D.
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Wayne Newton
(Singer, Actor)
Birthdate: April 3, 1942
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthdate: November 6, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Kali Uchis
(American Grammy Award Winning Musician Known for His Debut Album 'Isolation')
Birthdate: July 17, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Kali Uchis is an American singer who sings in English and Spanish languages. Uchis achieved international recognition after the release of her hit debut studio album Isolation. Over the course of her career, Kali Uchis has received several prestigious awards such as the Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and American Music Award.
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Jason Mraz(Best Known for His Debut Album 'Waiting for My Rocket to Come' and Single 'I'm Yours')
Birthdate: June 23, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Guitarist and singer Jason Mraz is known for his Billboard-charting tracks such as The Remedy (I Won't Worry) and I'm Yours. The two-time Grammy-winning artist is highly influenced by Brazilian music. He has launched The Jason Mraz Foundation and is associated with causes such as human rights and LGBT equality.
Birthdate: April 15, 1933
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 15, 2018
Birthdate: January 18, 1969
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthdate: January 17, 1955
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Rock, country, and folk singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, developed an early interest in music and started his career when he was a teenager. Rebellious as a young man, he went through his share of struggles before he was able to establish himself successfully as a singer. Also a political activist, he is a vocal opponent of capital punishment.
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Aimee Mann(Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Academy Award Winning Soundtrack for the Film 'Magnolia')
Birthdate: September 8, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
Aimee Mann is an American singer and songwriter whose song Save Me, which she recorded for the soundtrack of the film Magnolia, earned her a Grammy Award and Academy Award nomination. Apart from being a singer and songwriter, Aimee Mann has also made several appearances on film and television. She also appears on the albums of other artists.
Birthdate: October 22, 1964
Sun Sign: Libra
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Bruce Randall Hornsby
(Singer)
Birthdate: November 23, 1954
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Dee Dee Ramone(Founding Member and Bassist of the Punk Rock Band the 'Ramones')
Birthdate: September 18, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: June 5, 2002
Douglas Glenn Colvin, or Dee Dee Ramone, was a co-founder, bassist, and singer of the punk rock band The Ramones. He had also written some of the band’s hits such as Wart Hog and Rockaway Beach. He had a lifelong struggle with heroin addiction and died of a drug overdose.
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Wes Borland
(Guitarist for the Rap Metal Band ‘Limp Bizkit’ & Lead Vocalist of the Industrial Band ‘Black Light Burns’)
Birthdate: February 7, 1975
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Wes Borland is a rock musician best known for his association with the popular rock band, Limp Bizkit. Borland is also credited with co-founding an experimental metal band named Big Dumb Face. Known for his elaborate visual appearance, Borland often wears a mask while performing. He was named in the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time list by the magazine Total Guitar.
Birthdate: February 18, 1952
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: July 9, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthdate: October 3, 1995
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthdate: May 1, 1907
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: June 17, 1986
Birthdate: March 29, 1918
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: August 17, 1990
Birthdate: September 8, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthdate: May 13, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: February 11, 1935
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: October 12, 1971
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Randy Blythe
(Heavy metal singer known as the lead singer and lyricist of heavy metal band Lamb of God)
Birthdate: February 21, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Maybelle Carter
(Musician)
Birthdate: May 10, 1909
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: October 23, 1978
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Keely Smith
(Jazz Singer Who Released Hits Like ‘That Old Black Magic’ and ‘I Wish You Love’)
Birthdate: March 9, 1928
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 16, 2017
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Brittany O'Grady
(Actress)
Birthdate: June 2, 1996
Sun Sign: Gemini
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Sara Carter
(Singer-songwriter, Singer)
Birthdate: July 21, 1898
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: January 8, 1979
Birthdate: February 27, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 23, 2004
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Ruth Brown
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: January 12, 1928
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: November 17, 2006
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Carter Beauford
(Drummer, Musician)
Birthdate: November 2, 1958
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: September 12, 1927
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: June 2, 1998
Birthdate: March 31, 1933
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 29, 1999
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Dock Boggs
(Singer, Banjo player)
Birthdate: February 7, 1898
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: February 7, 1971
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Sissieretta Jones
(American Soprano and the Highest-Paid African-American Performer of Her Generation)
Birthdate: January 5, 1868
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: June 24, 1933
Matilda Sissieretta Jones was an American soprano and the highest-paid African-American performer of her generation. She is credited with founding the Black Patti Troubadours, an acrobatic and musical act comprising 40 comedians, dancers, jugglers, and a chorus of 40 singers. In 2013, Matilda Sissieretta Jones was made an inductee of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame.
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Camilla Williams
(American Operatic Soprano)
Birthdate: October 18, 1919
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: January 29, 2012
Camilla Williams was an American operatic soprano who signed a regular contract with the New York City Opera, becoming the first African-American to receive a full contract with a major opera company in America. She also became the first African-American to perform a major role at the Vienna State Opera. Camilla Williams toured throughout the US as a concert artist.
Birthdate: May 15, 1997
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: October 22, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra