10 Things You Should Know About Austin Brown
Catch the Music Matters artist perform at BET Awards '13.
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10 Things You Should Know About Austin Brown - 27-year-old musician Austin Brown has already begun his claim to fame. With a hit single and album on the way, the BET Music Matters star is sure to have a bright future in music. Here's what you should know about the talented singer before he takes the stage at the 2013 BET Awards.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
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West Coast Roots - Austin Brown is a Cali guy. He was born in Tarzana, CA, but grew up in Agoura Hills, one of the richest cities in Los Angeles County. When the singer turned 18, he actually moved to L.A. to begin his professional music career.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Family Ties - Auggie is the son of Nathaniel Brown and Rebbie Jackson, (the eldest child of the legendary Jackson family). He is the youngest of three with two older sisters, who he used to annoy all the time. He'd always go through their CD collections, which fueled his love of music. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Lessons From the Best - While Uncle Michael coached the young star in singing, it was Auntie Janet that Austin has felt the closest to in his famous family. Growing up, she was there to give him life advice on school. She has also been a mentor in helping him navigate the music industry. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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A Man of Many Musical Talents - He's not just a smooth vocalist. Austin plays the guitar, piano, keyboard, drums and bass. As a member of a family known for their musical talents, he fits right in, adding his own youthful flavor to his musical knowledge. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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