Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana) is a Grammy winning and Oscar nominated American pop, R&B and soul singer-songwriter and the youngest child of the hugely successful Jackson music family. She rose out of the shadows of her famous brothers to become one of the most successful female entertainers of all time. She ranks as the ninth-most successful artist in the history of rock and roll, and is the youngest artist in the top ten of that group, according to Billboard magazine in 2004. She is well known for her high-octane dance moves, influencing many female artists such as Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé and Britney Spears among others.

Awards & accolades

• For a list of awards see: List of Janet Jackson awards and accolades
• For a list of Grammy nominations see: Grammy nominations for Janet Jackson
• For a list of MTV Video Music Award nominations see: MTV Video Music Award nominations for Janet Jackson
• For a complete discography and sales information see: Janet Jackson discography