John Legend American Singer With 15.4M Instagram Followers
John Legend · singer-songwriter and actor · American
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John Legend on Social Media
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- Followers
- 15.4M @johnlegend
- Engagement rate
- 0.07% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 11,080
- Average comments
- 188 Based on the last 11 posts
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Biography
Born on 28 December 1978 in Springfield, John Legend is an American singer. He is recognised for appearances in La La Land (2016) and Soul Men (2008).
Early life
Schooling on record includes North High School and University of Pennsylvania.
Career
Released between 2002 and 2024, 13 albums and 32 singles carry his name. Live at SOB's (2002) is the oldest release listed, My Favorite Dream (2024) the newest. He works mainly in soul and pop music. He is listed as playing piano. He has released music through GOOD Music. The YouTube account had 8M subscribers when last counted in April 2025.
Recognition
Among his honours is the Academy Award for Best Original Song, won in 2015 for Glory. Other wins include the Grammy Award for Best New Artist (2006) and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for Glory. Among his nominations is the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2018 for The SpongeBob Musical. In all, John Legend has won 7 awards and received 2 nominations.
Personal life
He has been married to Chrissy Teigen since 2013. He has 4 children on record.
Discography
45 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Favorite Dream | Album |
| 2022 | Legend | Album |
| 2020 | Bigger Love | Album |
| 2020 | Conversations in the Dark | Single |
| 2020 | Minefields | Single |
| 2019 | Preach | Single |
| 2018 | A Good Night | Single |
| 2018 | A Legendary Christmas | Album |
| 2017 | Beauty and the Beast | Single |
| 2016 | Darkness and Light | Album |
| 2016 | Love Me Now | Single |
| 2015 | Lay Me Down | Single |
| 2015 | Like I'm Gonna Lose You | Single |
| 2014 | Listen | Single |
| 2014 | You & I (Nobody in the World) | Single |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | All of Me | Single |
| 2013 | Love in the Future | Album |
| 2012 | Tonight (Best You Ever Had) | Single |
| 2011 | Getting Nowhere | Single |
| 2010 | Wake Up! | Album |
| 2009 | Everybody Knows | Single |
| 2009 | Magnificent | Single |
| 2009 | No Other Love | Single |
| 2009 | This Time | Single |
| 2008 | Evolver | Album |
| 2008 | Finally | Single |
| 2008 | Green Light | Single |
| 2008 | If You're Out There | Single |
| 2008 | Live from Philadelphia | Album |
| 2007 | Another Again | Single |
| 2007 | P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care) | Single |
| 2007 | Show Me | Single |
| 2007 | Stereo | Single |
| 2006 | Heaven | Single |
| 2006 | Once Again | Album |
| 2006 | Save Room | Single |
| 2005 | Faithful | Single |
| 2005 | Number One | Single |
| 2005 | Ordinary People | Single |
| 2005 | So High | Single |
| 2004 | Get Lifted | Album |
| 2004 | Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory | Album |
| 2004 | Used to Love U | Single |
| 2002 | Live at SOB's | Album |
| Shine | Single |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Glory | Won |
| 2006 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist | Won | |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song | Glory | Won | |
| honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music | Won | ||
| NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program | Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert | Won | |
| Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play | Won | ||
| 2018 | Tony Award for Best Original Score | The SpongeBob Musical | Nominated |
| 2006 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist | Nominated |
Filmography
10 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Between Two Ferns: The Movie | Film | |
| 2018– | Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert | TV series | |
| 2016 | La La Land | Film | |
| 2016 | Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall | Film | |
| 2010 | America: The Story of Us | TV series | |
| 2010 | Just Wright | Film | |
| 2009 | Soundtrack for a Revolution | Film | |
| 2009 | The People Speak | Film | |
| 2008 | Soul Men | Film | |
| 2005 | Dave Chappelle's Block Party | Film |
John Legend Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is John Legend?
John Legend is 47 years old, born on 28 December 1978 in Springfield.
What is John Legend known for?
John Legend is known for La La Land (2016) and Soul Men (2008).
What is John Legend’s nationality?
John Legend is American, born in Springfield.
Who is John Legend married to?
John Legend is married to Chrissy Teigen; they married in 2013.
Has John Legend won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Academy Award for Best Original Song (2015) for Glory.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q44857), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: PhilipRomanoPhoto · CC BY-SA 4.0
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