Jody Watley
Jody Vanessa Watley (born 30 January 1959) is an American singer. Her songs cross multiple genres. She was very popular in the late 1980s.[1][2] She recorded and performed numerous songs related to dance-pop. She was born in Chicago.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jody Vanessa Watley |
| Born | January 30, 1959 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Pop, hip hop, R&B, soul, adult contemporary, dance, house |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, pianist |
| Years active | 1977–1984 (Groups) 1984–present (Solo) |
| Labels | SOLAR, MCA, Atlantic, Avitone Records |
| Associated acts | Shalamar, George Michael Madonna, Janet Jackson, Andre Cymone, 4Hero |
| Website | jodywatley.net |
Along with Janet Jackson and Madonna, she is one of MTV Video Music Awards most nominated female artists ever. She had six nominations for her ‘Real Love’ video.
Watley has sold over 50 million albums and singles Worldwide.[3] In 2008, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Billboard magazine.
Awards
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded each year by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Best New Artist | Won | |
| "Looking for a New Love" | Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female | Nominated |
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards is a yearly awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Looking for a New Love" | Favorite Single (Soul/R&B) | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards were started in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Some Kind of Lover" | Best Female Video | Nominated |
| Best New Artist in a Video | Nominated | ||
| 1989 | "Real Love" | Best Female Video | Nominated |
| Best Dance Video | Nominated | ||
| Breakthrough Video | Nominated | ||
| Best Direction in a Video | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction in a Video | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing in a Video | Nominated |
Soul Train Music Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards is a yearly award show. They honor the best in African American music and entertainment.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Looking for a New Love" | Best Music Video | Nominated |
| Best R&B/Soul Single, Female | Nominated | ||
| Jody Watley | Best R&B/Soul Album, Female | Nominated |
Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards are sponsored by Billboard magazine. They are to honor artists based on Billboard Year-End Charts. The award ceremony was held from 1990 to 2007. Before and after that time span, winners have been announced by Billboard, both in the press and as part of their year-end issue. The award returned in 2011.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
Jody Watley Media
Jody Watley's senior class photo at Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles (Class of 1977)
Watley in Paris shooting the music video for "Still a Thrill" in 1987
Jody Watley in 1950's Vintage Black Sequined Cocktail Dress in 1990.
Watley photographed with President George H. W. Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush, 1992
A more introspective creative direction during 'Affairs of the Heart.
Watley on Broadway in New York as Rizzo in Grease, 1996
Watley meeting Queen of Malaysia, 2005
Jody Watley promoting 'The Makeover' in-store, 2008
References
- ↑ USA Today (February 16, 1996), Best Bets: Albums Jody Watley Greatest Hits, "Few singers fired up the disco like Jody Watley who set trends and standards for fashion and music in the late 80s.." USA Today Life Section
- ↑ Ebony Magazine (April 16, 2012), Lewis, Miles Marshall "Jody Watley: Pop's Fashionista Godmother" Retrieved May 18, 2012
- ↑ Boykin, Keith. Jody Watley Barred From Talking About Gay Games During Chicago Radio Interview Archived 2012-02-13 at the Wayback Machine, 2006-07-24. Accessed 2008-02-03. "She's a Grammy Award-winning artist who has sold more than 50 million albums and singles worldwide."