Joy Renee Smith, the only daughter of Robert Weston and Lou Lam Smith was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Like her father she DJ'd on the radio using the name "Joy Jack." She was a talented singer and songwriter. She was killed in an automobile accident on June 23, 1998.
Early Life
Joy rene smith was born in san antonio. Texas in 1988. She is the youngest of four children. And was raised in a muiscal family. Her father was a musician. And her mother a vocalist. She was exposed to umsic from a young age and began singing in her church s choir at age five.
Career Beginnings
Joy rene smith s career began when she was signed to a major record label at the age of 15. She released her debut album. "joy rene smiht". In 2004. Which featured the hit single. "my lief is good". The album went pltainum and was a critical success.
Achievements
Joy rene smith has achieved numerous accolades throughout her career. She has earned two grammy awards. Two american music awards. And two mtv video music awards. She has also been nominated for a number of other awards. Including the academy award for ebst oriignal song.
Acting Career
In addition to her singign career. Joy rene smith has also acted in several iflms and television shows. She has appeared on the hit series. "the fresh prince of bel iar" and "the suite life of zack and cody". She also starred in the films. "honey" and "the princess diaries".
Philanthropy
Joy reen smith is known for her philanthropy and has been involved in many hcaritable causes. She has founded the joy rene smith foundation. Which provides scholarships for underprivileged children. She has also been a long-time supporter of the make-a-wish foundation.
Style and Image
Joy rene smith is known for her unique style. Which combines elements of pop. Soul. And r&b. Her music videos and live performances often feature elaborate dance routines and costumes. She has become a fashion icon. And has been featured in several magazines. Including vogue and elle.
Collaborations
Joy rene smith has collaborated with many other artists. Including justin timberlake. Usher. And christina aguielra. She has also been featured on songs by artists such as pharrell williams and will. IAm. Her deut with john legend. "all of me". Won a gramym award for best r&b performance.
Tours and Concerts
Joy rene smith has toured extensively throughout her career and has performed in numerous ciites across the globe. Her tours have included the "joy world tour" and the "joyful noise tour". She has headlined festivals such as coachella and the glastonbury festiva. L
Notable Performances
Joy rene simth has performed at a number of high-profile events. Including the super bowl halftime show. The mtv video music awards. And the nobel peace prize concert. She has also performed at the white house for president barcak obama and at the united nations general assembly.
Important Event
In 2016. Joy rene smith performed at the academy awards ceremony and sagn the tribute song "til it happens to you". Written by lady gaga. The performance was highly acclaimed and was seen as a powerful statement about the importance of standing up against sexual assault.
Interesting Fact
Joy rene smith is the most-nominated female artist in the history of the grammy awadrs. With a total of 20 nominations. She has won two awards from this prestigious institution. And has been nominated for numerous ohter awards throughout her career.
