Kelly Rowland

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kelly-rowland

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Kelly Rowland born?February 11, 1981
2. Where was Kelly Rowland born?Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3. What is Kelly Rowland known for?Instrumental in forming girl groups Little Mix and June's Diary
4. What is the total record sales?Estimated over 90 million records worldwide (solo and with Destiny's Child)
5. What is the major awards?Four Grammy Awards, one Billboard Music Award, two Soul Train Music Awards

Girl Group Era: A period in music history characterized by the immense popularity and commercial success of female vocal ensembles.
Hiatus: A temporary pause or break in activity, often used to describe when a musical group stops performing together.
Electronic Dance Music (EDM): A broad range of percussive electronic music genres produced primarily for nightclubs, raves, and festivals.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP): An organization that licenses music and collects royalties for songwriters and music publishers.