Wendy Wilson
Singer-songwriter and musician
Born
October 16th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American singer-songwriter, recognized as a member of the pop group Wilson Phillips. The group formed in 1990 and achieved commercial success with their self-titled debut album, which included hits like 'Hold On' and 'You're in Love.' The album reached multi-platinum status and earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. Additionally, contributed to songwriting and performing, further enhancing the vocal harmony genre in popular music.
Achieved multi-platinum status with Wilson Phillips
Received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year
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