Patti Austin

Singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner

Patti Austin - Singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner
Born

August 10th, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Originated in New York City, an influential figure in the music industry with a career spanning several decades. First gained recognition through performances and recordings in the 1970s. Collaborated with various prominent artists and contributed to the development of the R&B and jazz genres. Achieved notable success with the hit single 'Baby, Come to Me,' a duet with James Ingram, which topped the charts. Received a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1986 for the album 'Every Home Should Have One.' Continues to be active in music and has collaborated with numerous artists throughout her career.

Hit single 'Baby, Come to Me' with James Ingram

Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

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