Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys, born Alicia Augello Cook in 1981, is a classically trained pianist turned Grammy-winning icon, celebrated for her soulful voice and unflinching creative control. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, released in 2001, launched her career with a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Fallin'," and earned her five Grammys. She followed with critically acclaimed albums and collaborations, including "Empire State of Mind" with Jay-Z, which won a Grammy. Keys has sold over 35 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide, earning numerous accolades and placing on VH1's and Time's influential lists. Beyond music, she is recognized for her humanitarian work and co-founded the HIV/AIDS-fighting organization Keep a Child Alive.