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Oren Waters is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the music industry. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Oren grew up in a musical family, and his father was a gospel singer. He started singing at a young age and developed a passion for music. Oren's musical journey began when he moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s. He started his career as a session singer and worked with various artists, including Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston. He also worked as a backup singer for popular bands like Earth, Wind & Fire and Toto. In the 1970s, Oren joined the Waters family band, which included his brothers, Luther, and Ron. The band was known for their soulful harmonies and gospel-inspired music. They released several albums, including "Waters" and "Watercolors," which received critical acclaim. Oren's talent as a singer and songwriter caught the attention of many music producers, and he was soon offered opportunities to work on film soundtracks. He worked on the soundtracks for popular movies like "The Lion King," "The Color Purple," and "The Bodyguard." He also worked on the soundtrack for the hit TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Oren's contribution to the music industry was recognized when he received the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group in 1981. He also received the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1985 for his work on the soundtrack for "The Color Purple." Oren's talent as a singer and songwriter continued to flourish in the 1990s. He worked on the soundtrack for the hit movie "The Lion King," which included the popular song "Circle of Life." He also worked on the soundtrack for the movie "The Preacher's Wife," which included the hit song "I Believe in You and Me." In addition to his work on film soundtracks, Oren continued to work as a session singer and collaborated with various artists. He worked with Michael Jackson on his album "Dangerous" and sang backup vocals on the hit song "Black or White." He also worked with Whitney Houston on her album "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and sang backup vocals on the hit song "I'm Every Woman." Oren's contribution to the music industry was recognized when he was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame in 2010. He was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 Mississippi Governor's Arts Awards. Oren's talent as a singer and songwriter has inspired many young artists, and his music continues to be celebrated by fans around the world. He has left a lasting legacy in the music industry and will always be remembered as one of the greatest classical music artists of all time.

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