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Deborah Cox’s rise to the top
An international icon, Deborah Cox has been entertaining and captivating audiences around the world for over 25 years. Her exceptional talent has earned her numerous awards and record-breaking achievements, solidifying her place in the music industry. In 2022, the R&B singer made history as the first Black woman to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
For Cox, this recognition was the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and perseverance. “It’s a full circle moment from doing all the clubs, doing session work, commercial jingles, and singing background vocals for different artists,” Cox shared. “It’s just really gratifying, validating, and it’s so beautiful to be here to celebrate it.”
2022 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Deborah Cox (Matt Barnes/CARAS).
Growing up in a musical household, Cox expressed an early interest in singing and songwriting. She began performing professionally at the age of 12 and continued to refine her talents throughout her teenage years. Dedicated to proving herself as an entertainer, Co
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Deborah Cox
Her sophomore album, One Wish, released in 1998 took Cox’s career to the next level, skyrocketing her to stardom. One Wish featured a number of hit singles including “We Can’t Be Friends,” but its most notable track was the irresistible slow jam, “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here.” The soulful ballad became an instant sensation and held the then-record for the longest running No. 1 R&B single of all time.
The album sold over a million copies and was hailed by fans and music critics alike. Billboard praised the lead single declaring: “Cox previews her second album with a stirring old-school soul ballad that’s perhaps the best vocal showcase she’s ever had…In all, this is a fine single hinting that Cox is about to pay off on all of the promise and hype generated by her first album two years ago.”
Celebrating 14 consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, Cox received comparisons to Whitney Houston as well as a number of impressive accolades such as a Billboard Music Award nomination for R&B Single of the Year, a National Association for the Advancement of Colored
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Deborah Cox is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, and international talent spanning music, Broadway, television, film, and fashion.
An established songstress, Cox has scaled the R&B and Pop charts with six top 20 Billboard R&B singles and an impressive thirteen No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart. Her sophomore album spawned 2 No. 1 R&B songs, including the record-breaking “Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here,” which spent 14 weeks at the top (the longest in history at the time), and “We Can’t Be Friends.”
In addition to her illustrious musical catalog, the Canadian-born star has been recognized for her undying commitment to various social justice initiatives. In 2020, Deborah was honored with the Black Music Honors’ Entertainer Icon Award for her 25 ground-breaking years in the music industry. A seasoned entertainer, both on-screen and off, Deborah is currently winning rave reviews for her roles on First Wives Club on Netflix’s Top 10 and Emmy-nominated HBO MAX’s series, Station Eleven.
In May 2022, Deborah reached a
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