Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

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Luther Vandross was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his smooth, soulful voice and romantic ballads. His career took off in the 1980s, and he became one of the most successful R&B artists of his time, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Vandross's music continues to resonate with fans for its emotional depth and vocal mastery.

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Luther Vandross made his last albums for another Davis label, J Records.

Grammy-winning record producer and music executive dead at 94
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-22
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Luther Vandross made his last albums for another Davis label, J Records.

Clive Davis, music industry mogul, dies at 94
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-22
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Vandross, who sold more than 25 million albums and had the hits Here and Now and Any Love, died in 2005.

Lauryn Hill among first-time nominees for 2026 Rock Hall | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-02-26
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The Grammy for Record of the Year this year went to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for luther, which samples If This World Were Mine by Luther Vandross.

Michael Abrahams | The changing face of popular music | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-02-24
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Luther Vandross was announced as the posthumous winner of the Record of the Year award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Ünlü şarkıcı 80, erkek arkadaşı 40 yaşında… Yakınları çok endişeli… ‘Ona ayak uydurmak için kendini paralıyor’
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-02-10
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Luther Vandross was mistakenly announced as the winner of the Best Record award by Cher.

Galvenie laureāti Grammy ceremonijā / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-08
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Cher mistakenly mentioned Luther Vandross instead of the correct winner during the Grammy presentation.

Cher protagoniza momento viral tras equivocarse al presentar un galardón
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-03
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Cher mistakenly announced Luther Vandross as the winner of the 'Record of the Year' at the Grammys.

Cher causes confusion at the Grammy Awards
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-02
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Luther Vandross’ Merry Christmas still strikes a pleasant note.

Orville Taylor | Christmas musings 2025 | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-21
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Luther Vandross is an eight-time Grammy Award winner whose concert was cited as a reason for rejecting a venue.

Index - Sport - Hattonnányi élsportoló veti be magát a világ egyik legikonikusabb, királyi koncertépületébe
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-10-17
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Zapata referenced Luther Vandross when discussing the feeling of home and family in his songwriting.

El grupo merenguero, Proyecto Uno, lanza su nuevo álbum para "estos tiempos difíciles"
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-10-08
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Luther Vandross was a legendary soul singer with whom Miller collaborated.

Més del 75% d’entrades venudes
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-07-06
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Luther Vandross, who passed away in 2005, was a great example for Bryan B.

Bryan B geeft Moederdag extra glans met optredens – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-05-09
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Kenneth Bain Sr referenced Luther Vandross to express his grief over losing his son.

Murder victim had planned to propose
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2025-04-25
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Luther Vandross's music features some of the most memorable funk elements.

Funk music: How America lost its groove
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-08
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