John Legend, born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio, is a celebrated American singer-songwriter and pianist renowned for his soulful voice and heartfelt compositions. A child prodigy, he began playing piano at a young age and honed his musical talents through church choir participation. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, where he led a co-ed a cappella group, Legend collaborated with artists like Alicia Keys and Kanye West. His debut album, "Get Lifted" (2004), earned three Grammy Awards, marking the start of a distinguished career. Notably, he achieved EGOT status by winning an Emmy for his role in "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" (2018). ([biography.com](https://www.biography.com/musicians/john-legend?utm_source=openai))