Biography
From Wikipedia: Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, she began her musical career as a songwriter and backing vocalist for other artists under the wing of record producer Anthony Dent in 2002. At the age of 14, Hilson secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, who disbanded without any releases. She attended Oxford College of Emory University while contributing to material for popular artists, including Britney Spears, Usher, Ciara, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige; she joined the songwriting-production group the Clutch in 2004.
Awards & recognition
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding New Artist · 2010
- BET Award — Best New Artist · 2009
- Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist · 2009
- BET Award — Video of the Year · 2011 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 2010 · nominated
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- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding New Artist · 2010 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 2009 · nominated
- American Music Award — New Artist of the Year · 2009 · nominated
- BET Award — Viewer's Choice · 2009 · nominated
- BET Award — Best Collaboration · 2009 · nominated
- BET Award — Best New Artist · 2009 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Melodic Rap Performance · 2009 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 2009 · nominated
- Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist · 2009 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Monster Single of the Year · 2007 · nominated
Filmography13 titles
Don't Waste Your Pretty
MTV Video Music Awards
Ruined
Think Like a Man
For the Love of Money
Love by the 10th Date
Riddick
Almost Christmas
Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story
Hip Hop Family Christmas
Sherri
Fame: A Temptations Story