Realizing that stage fright was more than worth the joy that came from singing, actor and R&B sensation Usher discovered his love of performing at age nine, while singing in his church choir. Three years later, though only 12 years old, he beat out high-schoolers to win a talent competition. Following this victory, Usher's mother moved the family to Atlanta, Georgia where the music scene was much more active than in their hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. In Atlanta he became a regular on the amateur circuit and soon won the "Star Search" male teen vocalist crown, which in turn led to his