Jody Watley
Jody Watley | |
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 Jody Watley in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jody Vanessa Watley |
| Born | January 30, 1959 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Pop, hip hop, R&B, soul, New jack swing, adult contemporary, dance, house |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, pianist |
| Years active | 1977–1984 (Groups) 1984–present (Solo) |
| Labels | SOLAR, MCA, Atlantic, Avitone Records |
| Website | jodywatley.net |
Jody Vanessa Watley (born 30 January 1959) is an American singer, dancer, songwriter and record producer. Her songs cross multiple genres. She was very popular in the late 1980s.[1][2] She recorded and performed numerous songs related to dance-pop. She was born in Chicago and raised in Los Angeles.
Along with Janet Jackson and Madonna, she is one of MTV Video Music Awards most nominated female artists ever. She had six nominations for her ‘Real Love’ video.
Watley has sold over 50 million albums and singles Worldwide.[3] In 2008, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Billboard magazine.
Awards
[change | change source]Grammy Awards
[change | change source]The Grammy Awards are awarded each year by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Best New Artist | Won | |
| "Looking for a New Love" | Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female | Nominated |
American Music Awards
[change | change source]The American Music Awards is a yearly awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Looking for a New Love" | Favorite Single (Soul/R&B) | Nominated |