Ann Nesby
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Ann Nesby (born Lula Ann Bennett; July 24, 1955)[1] is an American R&B, gospel and dance music singer and actress. She is the former lead singer of Sounds of Blackness;[2] a songwriter with credits including hits sung by Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight; and an actress who co-starred in the 2003 romance musical The Fighting Temptations with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé Knowles.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lula Ann Bennett |
Also known as | Lula Lee |
Born | (1955-07-24) July 24, 1955 (age 68) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Origin | Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | Gospel, R&B, dance |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Labels | Perspective/A&M, Universal Records, It's Time, Child |
Nesby had various appearances on the hit television series American Idol and Queen Sugar. In 2000, she duetted with Al Green on "Put It on Paper". Nesby has been nominated four times since her departure from Sounds of Blackness, most recently for her 2007 album This Is Love; plus the lead single "I Apologize" was nominated for a Grammy at the 2008 Grammy Awards.