Major (American musician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Major
MAJOR. on the red carpet at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture.
Background information
Birth name	Major R. Johnson Finley
Born	(1984-03-10) March 10, 1984 (age 41) Denton, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Soul Pop R&B Gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter Vocal producer Stage performance coach
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1995–present
Labels	BOE Music Group, EMPIRE
Associated acts	Major Crooner Major Choirboy Sounds of Creation

Major R. Johnson Finley (born March 10, 1984), who is known by his stage name MAJOR., is an American singer and songwriter. He is famous for his powerful pop and soul music.

MAJOR. is best known for his hit song "Why I Love You," which became a popular wedding song. He also received a nomination for a Grammy Award, one of the biggest awards in music. His music often has a hopeful and positive message.

Early Life and Education

MAJOR. was born in Denton, Texas, and grew up in Houston, Texas. He was part of a large family with many siblings. His love for music started when he was very young. He performed at many events in his hometown and even in other countries as a child.

To follow his passion, he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He also received special voice training to improve his singing. After high school, he went to the famous Berklee College of Music. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles to start his career in entertainment.

Music Career

In 2014, MAJOR. began working with music producer Harmony Samuels. Together, they created the unique sound that MAJOR. is known for today.

Hit Songs and Success

MAJOR. released an EP called i am MAJOR.. An EP is like a short album. It included the song "Why I Love You," which became a huge hit. The music video for the song has been viewed millions of times on YouTube.

The legendary musician Stevie Wonder called "Why I Love You" the "wedding song of the year." The song was so popular that it became certified Platinum by the RIAA. This means it sold over one million copies!

In 2018, MAJOR. released his first full album, called Even More. In 2019, his song "Honest" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance.

Live Performances

MAJOR. is known for his amazing live shows. He has performed at famous places like the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Fans love the energy and emotion he brings to the stage.

Acting Career

Besides being a talented musician, MAJOR. is also an actor. He has appeared in several TV shows. In 2019, he had a role in the musical TV series Star. In 2021, he played the famous musician Curtis Mayfield in the show Genius: Aretha.

Discography

• I Am MAJOR (2016)
• Even More (2018)

Filmography