A house RESOLUTION

 

to welcome John Legend, a multiplatinum artist and producer, for a performance at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, to congratulate him on his stellar musical career, and to applaud his vibrant civic and community contributions.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that John Legend will perform live at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, performing renditions of his greatest hits, such as "All of Me," "Ordinary People," and "Tonight," woven together with stories from his life and career on Tuesday, March 24, 2026; and

 

Whereas, with a thirteen-time Grammy-winning body of work built over more than twenty years, he is one of only nineteen people in the prestigious EGOT club of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award winners, inclusion that places him among the most versatile entertainers in history. Mr. Legend is a creative force who redefines what it means to be a modern artist; and

 

Whereas, he has released eleven albums throughout his career from 2004 through 2024. On screen, he delivered a stunning performance as Jesus in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert in 2018, earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor and winning an Emmy as a producer for Outstanding Variety Special; and

 

Whereas, beyond his music, Mr. Legend is a visionary producer and storyteller. Alongside partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, he cofounded Get Lifted Film Company, which has created a wide range of acclaimed projects across major networks and streaming platforms on HBO, Paramount+, and Netflix, as well as an upcoming project on NBC/Peacock. He has also published a wide variety of stories through Get Lifted Books; and

 

Whereas, in 2023, he expanded his entrepreneurial footprint by launching Loved01, his self-care brand of gentle but powerful skincare formulas at affordable prices. In 2024, he and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, introduced Kismet, a dog lifestyle brand offering premium food and accessories for modern dog families; and

 

Whereas, as an advocate for social justice, Mr. Legend founded FREEAMERICA in 2015 to transform the conversation around criminal justice policies and to combat mass incarceration. He serves on the boards of Harlem Village Academies and of Management Leadership for Tomorrow, as well as advisory boards of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice and of Teach for All; and

 

Whereas, he was recently named Philanthropist of the Year at The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Social Impact Summit in recognition of his ongoing commitment to social change; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representative values the career of John Legend, a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, creativity, and justice and his inspiration through his music, storytelling, activism, and entrepreneurship. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, welcome John Legend, multiplatinum artist and producer, for a performance at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, congratulate him on his stellar musical career, and applaud his vibrant civic and community contributions.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to John Legend.

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