1. Gabrielle Serene Varner was born on February 12,1989 and is an American singer-songwriter.
14 Facts About Elle Varner
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Elle Varner released her debut album, Perfectly Imperfect, in August 2012, preceded by the release of the single "Only Wanna Give It to You".
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Elle Varner's parents, together with Stan Sheppard, formed the group By All Means which was a minor success.
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Elle Varner spent most of her childhood sleeping on studio couches, running around green rooms, and watching her parents struggle to make a name in the industry.
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Elle Varner attended several music programs including actress Wendy Raquel Robinson's Amazing Grace Conservatory starting at age 11 and Alexander Hamilton High School's Academy of Music's Vocal Jazz Group.
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Elle Varner then attended New York University's Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music.
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At age 16, Elle Varner picked up a guitar for the first time.
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Elle Varner dropped the guitar and became a part of Alexander Hamilton High School's Academy of Music's Vocal Jazz Group.
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Elle Varner was selected for the Grammy in the Schools Mentoring Program.
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Elle Varner attended New York University and was admitted into the second class of the Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music.
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Elle Varner became one of the first artists featured in BET's Music Matters campaign for 2010.
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In preparation for her debut studio album, Elle Varner released a mixtape on January 23,2012, titled Conversational Lush.
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Elle Varner released the promotional single "Rover" featuring American rapper Wale.
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Elle Varner's voice has been compared to that of British singer Adele containing "soul "with a touch of raspy seduction.