Get On Board: John Legend

Don't miss John Legend at Soul Train Awards 2012.

John Legend - He's made millions using his voice and the tips of his fingers, but Legend's brain is nothing to laugh at. The singer and pianist graduated from University of Philadelphia with a degree in English, but was offered scholarships to Morehouse, Georgetown and even Harvard.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Vegas Bound - The venerable John Legend is a class act whose presence at Soul Train Awards 2012 is sure to usher in some showtime magic. Let's take a look back at his many notable moments from the last few years.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Honoring the Best - John Legend sat behind the piano during a concert honoring the amazing Smokey Robinson, who paved the way for many of today's hottest R&B singers. (Photo: David S. Holloway/Getty Images)

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Honoring the Best - Back in 2004, John Legend performed at a BET event that honored the amazing Smokey Robinson, who paved the way for many of today's hottest R&B singers. (Photo: David S. Holloway/Getty Images)

Average Joe - "Ordinary People" was one of the songs that put John Legend on the map and made him a star with his debut album, Get Lifted.

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Average Joe - "Ordinary People" was one of the songs that put John Legend on the map and made him a star with his debut album, Get Lifted.

Golden Boy - A Grammy winner? Not too shabby for a debut album, John. Get Lifted won John Legend three Grammy Awards in 2006. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Golden Boy - A Grammy winner? Not too shabby for a debut album, John. In 2006, Legend took home Best New Artist and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Team Effort - John Legend shared the stage with Corinne Bailey Rae and John Mayer at the 2007 Grammy Awards and showed that music still matters and that real musicianship is still alive and thriving.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Team Effort - John Legend shared the stage with Corinne Bailey Rae and John Mayer at the 2007 Grammy Awards and showed that music still matters and that real musicianship is still alive and thriving.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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All About Obama - During President Obama's 2009 Inaguration, John Legend performed the song "We Are One." He had supported the campaign from the beginning and was definitely a part of history on that day.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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All About Obama - During President Obama's inauguration, John Legend performed the song "We Are One." He had supported the campaign from the beginning and was definitely a party of history on that day.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

First Duet - This past April, John Legend replaced Lionel Richie on the TV show Duets. He played the role of judge and gave contestants the most sincere advice possible.  (Photo: ABC)

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First Duet - This past April, John Legend replaced Lionel Richie on the TV show Duets. He played the role of judge and gave contestants the most sincere advice possible. (Photo: ABC)

The Olympian - Singer-songwriter John Legend carries the Olympic Torch during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Olympic Flame is now on day 26 of a 70-day relay involving 8,000 torchbearers covering 8,000 miles.   (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Olympic Torch Relay - Singer songwriter John Legend carries the Olympic Torch during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on June, 13, 2012, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Olympic flame is now on day 26 of a 70-day relay involving 8,000 torchbearers covering 8,000 miles. (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Keeping It Real - Unafraid to express his political views, John Legend made an appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher in September where he got candid about his support for President Obama.  (Photo: HBO)

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Keeping It Real - Unafraid to express his political views, John Legend made an appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher in September where he got candid about his support for President Obama. (Photo: HBO)

Second Duet - John Legend made music heads turn once again with the release of the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, which boasted an '80s-inspired slow jam titled "Bliss." (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Second Duet - John Legend made music heads turn once again with the release of the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, which boasted an '80s-inspired slow jam titled "Bliss." (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Don't Miss John Tonight on 106! - Don't miss John Legend on 106 tonight celebrating Love In the Future will the livest audience!(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)

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Soul Train Awards Ready - With a new album in the works, and a cult following of music fans that enjoy his organic mix of contemporary R&B with throwback flavor, John Legend brings a refreshing energy to the Soul Train Awards stage that is sure to light up the Vegas skyline.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)