Luther Vandross
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.
Born on Apr 20, 1951 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 2 | 7.00 | 0.63% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 18,801 | $15,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 2 | 2,961,167 | 18,801 | $15,000 | 95$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Vandross, who sold more than 25 million albums and had the hits Here and Now and Any Love, died in 2005.
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Jamaica:
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.
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Turkey:
Luther Vandross was announced as the posthumous winner of the Record of the Year award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
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Latvia:
Luther Vandross was mistakenly announced as the winner of the Best Record award by Cher.
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Guatemala:
Cher mistakenly mentioned Luther Vandross instead of the correct winner during the Grammy presentation.
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United Kingdom:
Cher mistakenly announced that Luther Vandross had won an award during the ceremony.
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United States:
Cher mistakenly announced Luther Vandross as the winner of the 'Record of the Year' at the Grammys.
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Jamaica:
Luther Vandross’ Merry Christmas still strikes a pleasant note.
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Hungary:
Luther Vandross is an eight-time Grammy Award winner whose concert was cited as a reason for rejecting a venue.
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Honduras:
Zapata referenced Luther Vandross when discussing the feeling of home and family in his songwriting.
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