Siedah Garrett

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Siedah Garrett

Siedah Garrett (born June 24, 1958) is an American singer. She sung a song with Michael Jackson called "I Just Can't Stop Loving You". She also wrote "Man in the Mirror" with Glen Ballard. She won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

Early life[change | change source]

Garrett was born Debra Christine in Los Angeles.[1]

Personal life[change | change source]

She announced that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when performing at the "Race To Erase MS" event in 2017.[2]

Awards and nominations[change | change source]

  • Grammy Award 2008 Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media – "Love You I Do" from Dreamgirls (songwriter) (Won)
  • Academy Award: Best Original Song – "Love You I Do" (2007) (Nominated)
  • Academy Award: Best Original Song – "Real in Rio" (2012) (Nominated)
  • Satellite Awards: Best Original Song – "Love You I Do" (2006) (Nominated)

Other websites[change | change source]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Bad Luck Has Michael Jackson's New Protégée, Singer Siedah Garrett, Looking Like a Shore Thing : People.com". Archived from the original on 2015-09-19. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  2. Fonseca, Selma (May 7, 2017). "Siedah Garrett reveals MS Diagnosis, Debuts New Song at Annual Fundraiser". Billboard. Retrieved 22 December 2019.