Jody Watley
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Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959)[2][3] is an American singer whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance and electronic soul.[4][5][6] During the late 1970s and early 1980s she was a member of the R&B/funk band Shalamar, who scored many hits, notably in the UK. In 1988, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist (as a solo artist)[7] and has been nominated for three Grammy awards.[8]
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Birth name | Jody Vanessa Watley |
Born | (1959-01-30) January 30, 1959 (age 65)[1] Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1973–present |
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Website | jodywatley |
In 2008, she was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Billboard magazine, and was also prominently featured[9] in the historic black issue of Vogue Italia in 2008.
In December 2016, Billboard ranked her as the 21st-most-successful dance artist of all time,[10] and in 2017 Black Music Honors TV special recognized Watley as Crossover Music Icon Honoree for her groundbreaking achievements and influence.[11][12][13]
In August 2018, Billboard ranked Jody Watley as one of the top female artists of all time, at number 53.[14]
In March 2021, Jody Watley was named the First Ambassador of the National Museum of African American Music.[15]
In 2022, Jody Watley received an honorary doctorate in business and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from Joe Biden at Jody Watley Day at Georgia State Capitol,[16][17] and was inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame.[18]
In 2023 Sirius XM Satellite Radio launched 'The Jody Watley Show" monthly Life, Music and Culture show featuring celebrity guests and classic R&B hits [19][20]