DeborahCox
Deborah Cox is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before becoming a professional backing vocalist for Celine Dion. In 1994, Cox relocated to the United States and was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis, releasing her self-titled debut album the following year. Her second studio album, One Wish (1998), was certified platinum in the United States. It was marked by the commercial success of the pop crossover single "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here", which would become her most successful entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number two and remaining there for eight consecutive weeks.
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 1974
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Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing in television commercials at age 12 and entered various talent shows during her teenage years. She later became a professional backing vocalist for Celine Dion before signing with Arista Records in 1994. Her self-titled debut album was released in 1995, followed by 'One Wish' in 1998, which was certified platinum in the United States. The single 'Nobody's Supposed to Be Here' peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Cox made her film debut in the Canadian drama 'Love Come Down' in 2000 and has appeared in several stage productions, including 'Aida' and 'The Wiz'. Her recent albums include 'Destination Moon' (2007) and 'The Promise' (2008).
- 01
Self-titled debut album released in 1995.
- 02
Second album 'One Wish' (1998) certified platinum.
- 03
Single 'Nobody's Supposed to Be Here' peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
- 04
Film debut in 'Love Come Down' (2000).
- 05
Starred in Broadway's 'Aida'.
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Discography
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- Deborah Cox1995
Deborah Cox
- One Wish1998
One Wish
- September1999EP
September
- The Morning After2002
The Morning After
- Destination Moon2007
Destination Moon
- The Promise2008
The Promise
- I Will Always Love You2017
I Will Always Love You
- THE WIZ (2024 Broadway Cast Recording)2024
THE WIZ (2024 Broadway Cast Recording)
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Deborah Cox?+
Deborah Cox was born in 1974.
Q02Where is Deborah Cox from?+
Deborah Cox is from Toronto, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does Deborah Cox make?+
Deborah Cox makes contemporary RnB music.
Q04What are her biggest hits?+
Some of her biggest hits include the albums 'Deborah Cox' (1995) and 'One Wish' (1998), as well as the single 'Nobody's Supposed to Be Here'.
Q05Since when has Deborah Cox been active?+
Deborah Cox began her music career in 1994.
Q06Has she won any awards?+
Deborah Cox has not won any awards.