Usher by the Numbers: Here’s Just How Hard He’s Dominated R&B
Usher by the Numbers: Here’s Just How Hard He’s Dominated R&B
One of the biggest names in music pays a visit to the Stern Show on Monday
On Monday morning, Howard welcomes the one and only Usher onto the Stern Show for the first time. The musician, movie star, and sit-up enthusiast (clearly) is starring in the new movie “Hands of Stone,” playing champion boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.
Landing a hit is nothing new to Usher, however. For over two decades, he’s been dominating the recording industry, racking up a total of 47 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his nine No. 1 singles:
“Nice & Slow” – 1998
“U Remind Me” – 2001
“U Got It Bad” – 2001
“Yeah!” – 2004
“Burn” – 2004
“Confessions Part II” – 2004
“My Boo” – 2004
“Love in This Club” – 2007
“OMG” – 2010
Add to that a Diamond album (“Confessions”), two multi-Platinum albums (“My Way” and “8701”), two Platinum albums (“Here I Stand” and “Raymond v. Raymond”), and one Gold album (“Looking 4 Myself”). Four of Usher’s albums have reached No. 1, including 2010’s “Raymond v. Raymond” which featured leadoff single:
“Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)” – 2010
The Recording Academy likes Big Ush as well – they’ve awarded him eight Grammys throughout his career, including two Best Male R&B Vocal Performance awards:
“U Don’t Have to Call” – 2003
…and “There Goes My Baby” – 2011
Tune in Monday morning to hear Howard’s interview with the uber talented Usher, and see “Hands of Stone,” in theaters Friday, Aug. 26.