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Born: 12 January 1980 · Age: 46
Amerie is 46 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 12 January 1980.
American R&B singer known for 1 Thing, who later became a bestselling editor of young adult fiction
Did you know?She studied English and fine art at Georgetown University.
Amerie grew up in a military family and lived in many places as a child. She studied at university in Washington, D.C. Her debut album launched several R&B hits. 1 Thing, with its driving drums, became a classic. She later turned to writing and books. She edited a young adult anthology that became a bestseller. She also runs a popular book club online. Her music still finds new fans through samples and remixes by younger artists.
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers Nicholson (born January 12, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and writer. She has released four studio albums to date: All I Have (2002), Touch (2005), Because I Love It (2007), In Love & War (2009).
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American singer and author, born 1980
Amerie was born in Fitchburg on 12 January 1980.
Her single 1 Thing became a hit in 2005.
Her debut album All I Have came out in 2002.
She edited the anthology Because You Love to Hate Me in 2017.
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Last reviewed: October 2026