Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson (born June 27, 1997) was born in Vallejo, California, United States. She is an American R&B singer. She is professionally known as H.E.R. which intriguingly stands for "Having Everything Revealed." Her impressive career has been punctuated by a multitude of prestigious accolades and nominations.
Initially, Gabriella embarked on her musical journey under her birth name, but in 2016, she introduced herself to the world as H.E.R. She made her debut with the EP "H.E.R. Volume 1," released under RCA Records, a harbinger of her subsequent success. Over the years, she followed up with four more EPs, each further solidifying her position in the music industry.
In 2017, H.E.R. unveiled her first compilation album, aptly titled "H.E.R.," which included tracks from her initial two EPs along with six new offerings. This exceptional album garnered immense acclaim, earning five Grammy Award nominations and clinching victories in two coveted categories: Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Album.
Her second compilation album, "I Used to Know Her," continued the streak of excellence, accumulating five Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for the heartrending ballad "Hard Place."
H.E.R.'s socially impactful music also extended to the realm of film. Her powerful anthem, "I Can't Breathe," was honored with the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2021. Simultaneously, her song "Fight for You," featured in the film "Judas and the Black Messiah," secured an Academy Award for Best Original Song, followed by a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance the following year.
Not content with accolades in music alone, H.E.R. expanded her creative horizons and made remarkable contributions in the realm of children's and family entertainment, earning a Children's and Family Emmy Award in 2022 for her exceptional writing work on "We the People."
Furthermore, H.E.R. showcased her artistic prowess with the release of her debut full-length album, "Back of My Mind," in June 2021. With a burgeoning career that continues to flourish, H.E.R. stands as a testament to the profound impact of her music and her multifaceted talents across various creative spheres.
