Everything is a priority from radio play and interviews to television performances," he says. "I'm on the telephone with Arista Records every day keeping that record out. Getting the album made is one thing keeping it on top is a job in itself. "8701" has sold more than 3.5 million copies.īut Tennessee native Usher Raymond has proven it takes more than just a strategically placed "U" to make a hit. 1, while "U Don't Have To Call" peaked at No. "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad" reached No. Three singles from his "8701" album, released last year, have made Billboard's Top Five. The 23-year-old has become one of the biggest draws in the country. If radio play and CD sales can gauge who will show up, Usher doesn't have much to worry about. "You're going to have a great understanding of my evolution with music and what it is I've listened to in the last few years," he says of his 8701 Evolution tour. Accompanied by seven dancers, Usher takes the lead in a choreographed program that includes a dance-only sequence and moments of tribute. One reason he waited is because he puts on an energetic show. Now that I'm fully rehabilitated, I'm ready to go out there."
He explains, "It doesn't make sense for me to stop just to start back up again.
USHER U GOT IT BAD LIVE LOUNGE SERIES
Usher waited until he was back to normal before embarking on the series of live dates.
Late last year, the singer dislocated his shoulder, which set back the entire operation several months. R&B star Usher calls himself an "entertainer." And he's finally packed up his bags and hit the road for his 2002 tour. (CNN) - He doesn't think of himself as just a singer.
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