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EGOT winner John Legend will sing at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday.
Legend will perform a tribute to Prince, the legendary Minnesota singer, before welcoming Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz to the stage.
Here you can find out everything you need to know about Legend.
Where does John Legend come from?
Legend was born in Springfield, Ohio in 1978. According to People magazine, he began playing piano at the age of four before learning gospel music a few years later.
After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Pennsylvania.
Where does John Legend live now?
As of 2023, Legend lived in Beverly Hills, California.
Legend is one of only 19 EGOT winners
Nineteen artists have received the elusive EGOT. Legend joined the ranks in 2018, a list that includes Viola Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg and others.
Legend won an Emmy for his work on NBC’s 2018 show “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” His co-production of August Wilson’s “Jitney” earned him a Tony, and he won an Oscar for his and Common’s original song “Glory,” which was featured in the 2014 film “Selma.” He also has 12 Grammys to his credit.
Legend was the first black man to achieve EGOT status.
Is John Legend married?
Yes. He has been married to model Chrissy Teigen since 2013.
Does John Legend have children?
Yes. Legend and Teigen have four children together.
He has campaigned on political issues in the past
Legend is no newcomer to political campaigning. He visited Cincinnati in 2023 to encourage people to vote against Issue 1 in the state’s special election. Had voters approved, it would have raised the voter threshold for passing new constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60%, but Ohioans ultimately rejected it.
Reporter Erin Couch contributed to this story.
