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John Legend Debuts with 'Get Lifted'

John Legend released his debut album 'Get Lifted,' which won three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best R&B Album. Rooted in gospel, soul, and R&B traditions, Legend's sophisticated debut heralded a new era of classically influenced Black pop music and established him as one of the decade's defining artists.

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  1. December 28, 2004
    John Legend Debuts with 'Get Lifted'

    John Legend released his debut album 'Get Lifted,' which won three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best R&B Album. Rooted in gospel, soul, and R&B traditions, Legend's sophisticated debut heralded a new era of classically influenced Black pop music and established him as one of the decade's defining artists.

  2. December 28, 2004
    John Legend Releases Get Lifted

    Ohio singer John Legend released his debut album Get Lifted, produced largely by Kanye West, which won three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best R&B Album, launching a career that would later complete the EGOT.