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Anthony David
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| Birth name | Anthony David Harrington |
| Born | December 4, 1971 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Brash, Universal, Purpose, E1 |
Anthony David Harrington (born December 4, 1971) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. He is well-known for his 2006 song "Words," which he sang with contemporary R&B artist India.Arie.
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Anthony David's Life Story
Anthony David was born in Savannah, Georgia. Before becoming a musician, he was a soldier in the Gulf War. He served as a paratrooper and took part in 28 missions. After his military service, he moved to Atlanta to start his music career.
In Atlanta, he met R&B singer India.Arie. They started working together on music. Anthony David wrote a song called "Part of My Life" for India.Arie's album Acoustic Soul. He also went on tour with her to support her album.
His Music Journey
Anthony David released his first independent album, Three Chords & The Truth, in 2004. Two years later, in 2006, he released his second album, The Red Clay Chronicles. He worked with India.Arie again to write and produce "There's Hope" for her third album.
His third album, Acey Duecy, came out in 2008. This album mixed R&B and soul music. It featured the popular song "Words," which was a duet with India.Arie.
Anthony's fourth album, As Above So Below, was released in 2011. He worked with Shannon Sanders on this album. It included other singers like Algebra Blessett and Phonte. The first song from this album, "4Evermore," became a top 20 R&B hit in the US. In 2018, he released Hello Like Before: The Songs of Bill Withers. This album was a tribute to the famous singer Bill Withers.
Anthony David's Albums
Here is a list of albums Anthony David has released:
| Year | Album Name |
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| 2004 | Three Chords & the Truth |
| 2006 | The Red Clay Chronicles |
| 2008 | Acey Duecy |
| 2011 | As Above So Below |
| 2012 | Love Out Loud |
| 2016 | The Powerful Now |
| 2018 | Hello Like Before: The Songs of Bill Withers |
| 2023 | Heaven: The Best of Anthony David |
Popular Songs (Singles)
- "Something About You" (2006)
- "Words" (2006) – This song reached #53 on the US R&B charts.
- "4Evermore" (2011) – This song reached #18 on the US R&B charts.
- "Let Me In" (2011)
- "Can't Look Down" (2012)
- "Sweet Pain" (2012)
- "Beautiful Problems" (2016)
- "Need You Now" – with Algebra Blessett (2023)
Awards and Nominations
Anthony David has been recognized for his music:
- Grammy Award
- In 2009, his song "Words" was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
- NAACP Image Award
- In 2009, he was nominated for Outstanding New Artist.
- In 2009, he was also nominated for Outstanding Duo or Group/Collaboration.
