Charlie Wilson

Acting

Born January 29, 1953 · Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Also known as Charles Kent Wilson · Uncle Charlie · The Gap Band

Biography

Charlie Wilson is a singer, musician, and occasional actor. He was the lead singer of the GAP Band, along with his brothers Robert and Ronnie Wilson until their deaths. He has appeared as a guest vocalist on a number of other artist's songs, including Snoop Dog.

Awards & recognition

NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Album · 2014
BET Award — Best Collaboration · 2003
NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Album · 2014 · nominated
NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Male Artist · 2014 · nominated
BET Her Award · 2013 · nominated

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Grammy Award — Best Gospel Song · 2013 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance · 2011 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Song · 2011 · nominated
NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Male Artist · 2010 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 2009 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Album · 2009 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Album, Male · 2006 · nominated
BET Award — Best Collaboration · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Melodic Rap Performance · 2003 · nominated
MTV Video Music Award — Best Hip-Hop Video · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1996 · nominated