the Maldives In December 2011, the "All of Me" singer proposed to Teigen on vacation in the Maldives. Two years later, during a 2013 appearance on Oprah's Next Chapter, Legend said his surprise proposal was almost ruined when airport security wanted to look through his carry-on bag and search a box that he kept the ring in.

Lake Como, Italy Where did John Legend and Chrissy Teigen get married? The two got married at Villa Pizzo in Lake Como, Italy on September 14, 2023.

Esperanza Spalding John Legend previewed his upcoming holiday LP, A Legendary Christmas, with two new tracks: the original “Bring Me Love” and a jazzy rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” featuring Esperanza Spalding.

Aretha FranklinMarvin GayeNina Simone John Legend/Influenced by “The artists I always looked at were Stevie [Wonder], Marvin [Gaye], Nina Simone, Paul Robeson, Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan,” Legend said.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Wedding Reception When the groom is a Grammy-winning singer, guests can expect some epic music and that's just what they got. Legend took the stage himself to sing his hit “All of Me.” Music legend Stevie Wonder also wowed guests with his live performance of “Ribbons in the Sky.”

John Legend, byname of John Roger Stephens, (born December 28, 1978, Springfield, Ohio, U.S.), American singer-songwriter and pianist who achieved success in the early 21st century with his fusion of R&B and soul music. He also was a sought-after session musician.

They didn't want to stress me out. So whatever it was, it was a lot." The couple did eventually get their storybook wedding, with the help of event designer Lisa Vorce. Legend and Teigen exchanged vows in front of the picturesque lake as their 125 guests looked on.

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John Legend is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. John has won twelve Grammy Awards and received thirty-three Grammy Award nominations. He has also garnered an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award, making him an EGOT winner.

"I grew up in a religious home, but I'm not religious right now. I saw a lot of hypocrisy. I felt like religion, in a lot of ways, was used to control and subdue people rather than to bring out the best in them sometimes."

John Legend, byname of John Roger Stephens, (born December 28, 1978, Springfield, Ohio, U.S.), American singer-songwriter and pianist who achieved success in the early 21st century with his fusion of R&B and soul music.

“I usually write the chorus first because that helps guide me into where I want the verses to go. Then I start fooling around with chord progressions for the verse.” Most established songwriters would agree with John Legend that hard work is the key to success. The initial spark that ignites a song idea is a gift.