Macy Gray
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1967-09-06
    • Born Place: Canton, Ohio, United States

Macy Gray

Macy Gray, born Natalie Renée McIntyre on September 6, 1967, is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress known for her distinctively raspy voice and a singing style often compared to that of Billie Holiday. Originally from Canton, Ohio, she initially attended the University of Southern California for screenwriting before an accidental recording session led her to pursue music. Her commercial breakthrough came in 1999 with her debut, multi-platinum album, On How Life Is, which featured her international hit single "I Try." The song peaked in the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2001. Throughout her career, Gray has released over ten studio albums, collaborating with a wide range of artists and selling over 25 million records worldwide. Beyond music, she has established a notable acting career, appearing in films such as Training Day, Spider-Man, Scary Movie 3, Idlewild, For Colored Girls, and The Paperboy, among others.

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