ARTIST

Sammie

Miami's preteen R&B singer Sammie was exposed to music even before he was born. His mother, a former professional singer, sang in the church choir while she was carrying him. Fittingly, Sammie's first singing triumph also occurred at church. At age four, he received a standing ovation for his performance of "Troubles Don't Last Always."

Music was never far from Sammie's mind, even at school. Teachers would catch him singing under his breath during classes, but encouraged his talent. Eventually, a music teacher from Charles Drew Elementary, a nearby magnet school with a special performing arts program, heard of Sammie's vocal gifts, and he transferred there at the start of third grade. Soon after, he formed a vocal group, the Wonder 3, with two junior...
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