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Usher through the years

Usher performs on CBS News' "The Early Show" in New York, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)

Singers Justin Bieber, right, and Usher perform together at the 2009 Z100 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

Hometown superstar Usher performing at the Lakewood Amphitheater Wednesday night, Sept. 16, 1998 as the opening act for Janet Jackson. (PHOTO BY AKILI-CASUNDRIA RAMSESS/STAFF)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, center, and celebrities Justin Bieber, left, and Usher, right, pose for photographers with special guest before the Falcons host the Philadelphia Eagles in the Falcons home opener Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., September 18, 2011. Jason Getz jgetz@ajc.com

A large crowd gathered outside Planet Hollywood Saturday August 4 for a chance to see (and touch) R&B singer Usher Raymond (cq). Raymond, who arrived with one of his arms in a sling (unkown on when or how he injured it), made his way through the crowd of fans wanting his autograph. Raymond spoke briefly with patrons eating in the restaurant and then went upstairs for a private 'listening party' to promote the upcoming release of his new CD. Winners of various radio station contests were allowed to go upstairs and have their picture taken with the singer. (Michael McCarter/Staff)

Usher hosted the grand finale of his "Camp New look" Saturday July 22, 2006 at the Ferst Center at Ga Tech. Chantia Robinson (cq,rt,17yrs) and Chelsea Counts (cq,left, 15yrs) help Usher make a sound bite for the TV show EXTRA. (BECKY STEIN/Special)

Singer Usher performs 'Yeah' at the Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday night, March 20, 2004. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

After accepting the City of Atlanta's Phoenix Award, V103 morning personality Frank Ski, left, (cq) congratulates Grammy Award winner Usher, right, (cq) on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at Riviera on Peachtree Street. (JENNI GIRTMAN/STAFF)

From left, Usher, Sean Combs, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, and L.A. Reid pose for a photo as Edmonds is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP)

Usher attends the 2005 Atlanta Heroes Awards (cq) at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. This gala recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Atlanta and Georgia music community. (T. LEVETTE BAGWELL/AJC staff)

Pop star " Usher" (Usher Raymond IV) (cq) celebrates the his new "The Grape" franchise on North Highland in Atlanta on Friday, December 8, 2006. (KEITH HADLEY / AJC STAFF)

Atlanta recording artist Usher has a lot to grin about September 11, 1997. The first cut off his new CD has already gone gold. The 18-year-old is signed with LaFace Records in Buckhead and managed by his mother. (PHOTO BY CELINE BUFKIN/STAFF)

R & B singer and actor Usher Raymond RICH ADDICKS/STAFF

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Usher blows kisses to the crowd during the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004. (AP Photo/Luis Alvarez)

Entertainer Usher Raymond IV greets actor Boris Kodjoe on the red carpet before the closing ceremonies for Usher's New Look Camp 2009 on Friday, July 24, 2009. New Look Foundation's held a two-week summer camp for 130 kids. The campers participated in a two-day "Power Summit" where they will learn about global issues, music, acting, sports, video and business. Each student was taught the necessary tools they'll need to design and execute service campaigns in their hometowns on these issues. Johnny Crawford/ jcrawford@ajc.com

Atlanta's own R&B artist Usher (R) and Taylor Kitsch of the TV show "Friday Night Lights" help get the hockey crowd excited about the Western team practice Saturday morning at Philips Arena 1/26/08. The pair will also help introduce the Jonas Brothers for the NHL Rockin' Skate concert at mid-day. The NHL All Star Game is scheduled for Sunday at 6pm. JENNI GIRTMAN / Staff

Singer and songwriter Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds (2nd R) poses with singers Usher and Sean Combs, and record producer L.A. Reid (L-R) after unveiling his star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California October 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Singers Sean Combs (L) and Usher pose at the ceremony where singer and songwriter Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds unveiled his star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California October 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Usher Raymond discusses his ring and it's symbol that is the cap on his new product line "USHER" at Macy's Lenox Square in Atlanta, Ga. on September 13, 2007. (Mikki K. Harris/STAFF)

Atlanta R&B superstar Usher talks with NHL 's Kenneth M. Yaffe, Sr VP of Business Affairs, inside the Grape on Wednesday,12/19/07. When the NHL comes to Atlanta for its all-star weekend they will help raise money for one of the city's superstars' foundation Photo by Johnny Crawford/STAFF

R&B singer, USHER performs as part of the concert series in celebration of Atlanta's 150th birthday on Saturday, October 4,1997. (Special to the AJC/Chris Rank)

Usher performs at the BET awards on Tuesday June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Hector Mata)

Urged on by the Jumbotron's Kiss-Cam, R&B singer/actor Usher kisses his then fiancee Tameka Foster during the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Oh. in this June 14, 2007 file photo. Usher and Foster wed in a large, glitzy ceremony Saturday Sept. 1, 2007, after exchanging vows a few weeks ago in a civil ceremony, a magazine reported. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta,File)

Usher accepts the award for favorite male artist-soul/rhythm & blues at the 32nd annual American Music Awards, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Usher performs on CBS News' "The Early Show" in New York, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)

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