Artist

Charlie Wilson

Wins

Nominations

Biography

"It's my job to continue to inspire. I asked God to let me inspire others."

Born Jan. 29, 1953, in Tulsa, Okla.
Prior to emerging as a solo artist, Wilson was the frontman for the R&B/funk group the Gap Band, scoring hits such as "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" and "Early In The Morning." In 2003 Wilson landed his first Top 10 solo hit with "Beautiful," a collaboration with Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams. His 2005 album, Charlie Last Name: Wilson, hit No. 10 on the Billboard 200.
Wilson received his first GRAMMY nomination with the Gap Band for 1983 for Best R&B Instrumental Performance for "Where Are We Going?" He received his first solo nomination for 1996 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for "Stomp."
Wilson chronicled his career journey in his 2015 best-selling autobiography, I Am Charlie Wilson.
The R&B singer/songwriter serves as a national spokesman for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The Charlie Wilson Creativity Award was created in his name to recognize and fund researchers developing strategies to fight cancer.

2025 • 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

Cyan Blue. Jack Emblem, Jack Rochon, Charlie Wilson, Chris Gehringer

2019 • 61st Annual GRAMMY® Awards

2016 • 58th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

2015 • 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

2014 • 56th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Gospel Song

If I Believe. Wirlie Morris, Michael Paran, Charlie Wilson, Mahin Wilson

2012 • 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best R&B Performance

You Are. Charlie Wilson
Best R&B Song

You Are. Dennis Bettis, Carl M. Days Jr., Wirlie Morris, Charlie Wilson, Mahin Wilson

2010 • 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards

2004 • 46th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

1997 • 39th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

Stomp (Track). Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X, Melle Mel, Coolio, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Luniz

1984 • 26th Annual GRAMMY® Awards