RECORDING ACADEMY STATEMENT RE: JAMES INGRAM
| Two-time GRAMMY® winner James Ingram was a soulful, chart-topping singer and songwriter. A 14-time GRAMMY nominee, Ingram earned two GRAMMY Awards in the 1980s: Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for “One Hundred Ways” and Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for “Yah Mo B There,” a duet with Michael McDonald. As a songwriter, he collected several hits with an impressive roster of artists including Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, and the Pointer Sisters, among others. Ingram’s rich voice and masterful songwriting has made a lasting impact on the music industry. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones during this difficult time. Neil Portnow President/CEO Recording Academy |
