Legend nominated for 7th Grammy in 5 years

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AP Photo In this Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 photo, Springfield native John Legend performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas.

By Andrew McGinn Staff Reports Updated 8:07 AM Thursday, December 3, 2009

SPRINGFIELD — Come Jan. 31, John Legend will get a crack at his seventh Grammy in five years.

The Springfield native was nominated Wednesday night, Dec. 2, for a Grammy for the song “This Time” in the best male pop vocal performance category. It was Legend’s only nomination this year, meaning his actual album, 2008’s “Evolver,” was overlooked.

His competition in the category includes Maxwell, Jason Mraz, Seal and his musical hero, Stevie Wonder.

It marked Legend's 15th overall Grammy nomination.

The former John Stephens, a North High grad, already has won six Grammys, including best new artist in 2005.

The 52nd Grammy Awards will air at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 on CBS.

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