Ciara

R&B Singer

Ciara is a Grammy-Award winning R&B singer, songwriter and dancer from Atlanta, Georgia. Known for her chart-topping hits like "Goodies" and "1,2 Step," Ciara has become one of the most recognizable faces in the music industry with her signature style of hip-hop infused R&B.

Full Name

Ciara Princess Harris

Birthday

Oct 25, 1985

deathday

AGE

BORN

United States

BIrth SIGN

Scorpio

RElationship

Married

Height

5' 7"

Net Worth

$20M

About

Ciara Princess Harris was born on October 25, 1985, in Austin, Texas. She is of African-American and Irish descent. She attended Riverdale High School in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated in 2003. Ciara started her musical career as a backing vocalist for the girl group Hearsay during their live shows and television appearances.

In 2004, she released her debut album Goodies which spawned four hit singles; “Goodies”, “1, 2 Step”, “Oh” and “And I”. The album went multi-platinum and earned her two Grammy Award nominations in 2005. In 2006, she released her second album Ciara: The Evolution which featured the hit singles “Like a Boy”, “Promise”, and “Can't Leave 'em Alone”. The album went double platinum and earned her two Grammy Award nominations in 2007.

Ciara has released several more albums including Fantasy Ride (2009), Basic Instinct (2010), and Jackie (2015). She has also collaborated with many other artists on songs such as “Love Sex Magic" with Justin Timberlake, "Ride" with Ludacris, "Body Party" with Future, and "I Bet" with T.I..

Aside from music she has appeared in movies such as All You've Got and Mama I Want to Sing!, and starred in the dance film Step Up Revolution. Ciara has also been involved in philanthropic work; she was named the ambassador for NBA's Lift Up America program which helps fight hunger across the United States.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1985</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Ciara is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On October 25, 1985, Ciara Princess Harris is born in Austin, Texas.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2002</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Signs with LaFace Records</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ciara signs with LaFace Records and begins working on her debut album.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2004</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Debut Album “Goodies” is Released</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ciara's debut album "Goodies" is released and it goes on to be certified triple Platinum.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2006</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ciara wins the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2012</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Marries Future</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ciara marries rapper Future at a castle in Castle Leslie Estate, Ireland.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Wins BET Award for Best Collaboration</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ciara wins the BET Award for Best Collaboration for her song “Body Party” featuring Future.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Engaged to Russell Wilson</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ciara gets engaged to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She's a Singer with an Amazing Voice</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ciara has an amazing singing voice that is powerful and soulful. Her vocal range is wide and she can hit some incredible high notes. She has a unique sound that sets her apart from other singers.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She's a Dancer with Rhythmic Moves</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ciara is known for her incredibly rhythmic and energetic moves, which make her performances even more enjoyable to watch. Whether she’s performing on stage or in the studio, Ciara always brings a sense of energy and enthusiasm to her dance moves.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She's an Inspiration</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ciara is a great role model for young women. She has worked hard to get where she is today and her achievements are something to be admired. Her music also serves as an inspiration to many people, providing motivation and hope.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Hosted the 2020 MTV VMAs</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Ciara was the first Black woman to host the MTV Video Music Awards in 2020.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Won Three Grammys</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Ciara has won three Grammy Awards over the course of her career, including Best Short Form Music Video in 2005 and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2016.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> First Female Athlete Signed to Nike</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2006 Ciara became the first female artist signed to Nike’s Jordan brand and released her own sneaker line, the Air Ciara.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Earned a Guinness World Record</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2010, Ciara earned a Guinness World Record for most downloaded track within 24 hours with “Love Sex Magic.” The song was downloaded over 15,000 times in its first day.</p></div>