He lost album of the year to Ray Charles' final album “Genius Loves Company,' released two months after the legend died. and earned him eight nominations at the 2005 Grammys, winning him three. Usher spring boarded into superstardom with “Confessions,' which sold more than 10 million units in the U.S. The event will be held with roughly 800 COVID-compliant audience members - including first responders and health care workers - at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Permission required for use.Usher spoke during an in-person press junket before he hosts and performs at Thursday's iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing at 8 p.m. Place collected United States, North and Central America Classification Awards and Medals Type trophies (prizes) Topic Rhythm and blues (Music) Singers (Musicians) Credit Line Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Usher Object number 2018.95 Restrictions & Rights © Recording Industry Association of America. This indentation is lined with a black Ultra Suede like material. SALES.' Atop the base is a shallow rectangular indentation in which the top element sits. On one large side face is a metal plaque with black background and text in silver colored engraving that reads 'DIAMOND AWARD/PRESENTED TO/USHER RAYMOND/IN RECOGNITION OF/'CONFESSIONS'/ON/RCA/JIVE LABEL GROUP/CERTIFIED BY/THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATON OF AMERICA/OVER 10 MILLION U.S. It is trapezoidal in shape, wider at the base and tapering upwards. The base is made from a black colored resin. Set within the silver ring is a cut glass diamond. There are two stamps on either tab all within circles that read ”PWY”and “USA” on one side and “RIAA” and “925.' on the other. Atop the pillar is a sterling silver decagon shaped ring with tabs protruding either side to straddle the groove cut into the pillar. On both sides the points are extended into the glass surface and does not extend through the pillar. A ‘V’ shape is cut through the wider two side faces at the top. The top element of the award consists of a clear glass trapezoidal shaped pillar. (40 × 16 × 11.3 cm) Description This RIAA Diamond award for the album 'Confessions' is composed of two separate elements. On View Musical Crossroads Gallery Museum Maps Objects in this Location Exhibition Musical Crossroads Issued by Recording Industry Association of America, American, founded 1952 Received by Usher, American, born 1978 Date 2008 Medium glass, sterling silver, resin Dimensions H x W x D: 15 3/4 × 6 5/16 × 4 7/16 in.

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