Amerie On Her Journey From Hit Songs to a Literary Mogul in the Making

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter turned author Amerie joins the #TamFam for the first time! The timeless songstress looks back at her journey 20 years after releasing her debut album, “All I Have,” and tells us about her quest to become a literary mogul. She also reveals the inspiration behind her new children’s book, “You Will Do Great Things,” and dishes on new music!
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[@nvb7752]

She still in rotation on my playlist.

[@Lcyerra]

Okay! 😊

[@rerebrook5057]

She has her own playlist in my music app. Music is still hitting.

[@MsJuani1969Wiggins]

Always.

[@i_viz_ion346]

Same!!! 🎵🎶💕

[@Honestly_Sisi]

Yes especially the ALL I HAVE album 🔥🔥🔥

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

"1 Thing" is a forever bop

[@flourishwithflowers_]

Forever!

[@CourageofFaithLLC]

She started that trend...that DC go-go sound..with 1 thing and they never gave her the credit...

[@flourishwithflowers_]

@@CourageofFaithLLC she sure did!

[@CorettaJG]

Indeed!

[@jomarcoliverman4971]

@@CourageofFaithLLC lol know you young because that was definitely eu and herbie luv bug with salt n pepa and kid n play teddy Riley used to dabble in it also

[@CURTMAYNE]

Amerie was never willing to compromise her vision of her self that is what makes her a legend !!!!

[@henrywal]

I appreciate she keeps it minimal with her nails and hair definitely has me 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ocampbell1954]

Y'all be calling everybody a legend. 😂

[@jaisonlives]

She’s definitely not a legend. She’s an afterthought

[@jaisonlives]

@@ocampbell1954 chile please Legend? Lol

[@angechrisman1694]

A LEGEND ? BFR

[@anthonyhosea8780]

20 yrs later and I still play Amerie as if she's a brand new artist. Thank u, Tamron, for giving this woman her flowers!! ✌🏾😸🎉

[@donikquac]

Yessssss

[@everythingbyjohn]

Facts I love her

[@italyparis6975]

Love Ameri ❤

[@coryfrance9547]

Yessss!

[@L.W..]

She hasn’t aged !!!! Ugh her beauty is unmatched 😍 I am still such a fan of hers! I love me some Amerie and her albums are still in heavy rotation!!!!

[@nasirwest6502]

She also had 1 of the best nose jobs ever.

[@FireassBarb1]

I think it's something that they gave us bc none of us are aging or dying in that year frame aka Era.

[@Lietotajvards9]

If I had money I wouldnt age too 😂😂😂😂

[@chelseyk287]

She half Korean they don’t age lol

[@juliaboyce3345]

Absolutely true.

[@Zeek509]

It is sooooo good to see her and to know she's still flourishing. She doesn't get the flowers she deserves, but she owned a whole musical era and is in my playlists today.

[@sobeliever1638]

She seems happy and content,who says people have to have a certain amount of attention and awards to get the flowers they deserve? A fulfilled life is flowers enough.

[@ntwalipat2]

I used to think her voice was too high pitched, but she’s very talented nonetheless! Her "This One Thing" song is my fave.

[@smae61]

She is gorgeous..natural beauty..glad to see she didn't let the music industry control her

[@jambro1583]

Yep no weave😊

[@alexanderescobar6891]

@@jambro1583 weird comment

[@nvb7752]

She look EXACTLY the same !!! Omg! ❤ I feel like im in 2002 looking at her. Amazing

[@devantejackson5085]

Me too I was a kid then now I'm grown I miss dem times 😞 20+ years old btw

[@missb1982]

She does. Its amazing

[@FateOfTheElephant]

Asian don't raisin, and black don't crack.

[@MissOJAY]

Riiiight 💕

[@nasirwest6502]

She does except her nose looks different and better now because of her nose job.

[@KingJamesATL]

I listen to AMERIE Albums at least once a week. That first album is CLASSIC ❤❤❤

[@devantejackson5085]

I loved that Album "All I have" Definitely a classic fo' sho and it's 20+ old

[@GrowingGoodHair]

The whole album was 🔥🔥

[@jcdaniel4729]

I love Nothing like loving you that my song

[@kensongillis9249]

All I Have is my All Time Favorite Album 💿 by A Female😍❤️😍❤️

[@tysonb3568]

2nd too!

[@leesam7963]

They way Tamron is going, booking these interviews that people WANT to see, Lorenz, Kim, Erykah and now Amerie - she is on her way to her Emmy.

[@HoopCITY76]

She’s like the female Arsenio. He had on many of the great R&B & hip hop artists during the late 80s to early 90s when they were coming out.

[@trentyates418]

Amerie stayed true to herself, she never been a sell out and have never let Hollywood get the best of her. Kudos to you Amerie, you’re one of the best.

[@themessygossipshow]

"Why don't we fall in love" is definitely a summer feel good song.

[@TheTrevis_]

I love me some Amerie. I love her song "Can't Let Go" on her "All I Have" album. I just need one more album from her.

[@jayhilliard9191]

Do you know about the Mulholland EPS??

[@Honestly_Sisi]

An album with Rich Harrison specifically

[@nessababy146]

Agree

[@therealimlikewoa]

That’s one of my favorite songs by her. So good!

[@AlexFroot]

@@jayhilliard9191 she has a 2016 ep “Drive” - AMERIIE

[@c.l.9344]

Amerie is a natural beauty and a class act. I'm glad she didn't sell out to be in the entertainment industry. God bless her for remaining true to herself.

[@rickyo7061]

I wouldn't say natural. She's had a nose job , and wears very light make up. But she is def beautiful, and has always been

[@YouTubeReady]

Ya'll Amerie still makes music. She's just not mainstream like she was before. But her KZbin channel and book club are awesome.

[@thecurator2626]

Thanks.

[@nataosharichardson5597]

😮😍👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@laineylee23]

She's still as beautiful as she was 20 years ago. I still listen to her in 2023.

[@D_A_Marv]

Tamron's attire and the shoes is🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelgreen6502]

She never disappoints me with the fashions 😂😂

[@keasito6204]

This dress - the colour is driving me crazy 👗

[@bridgettejohnson9085]

My favorite Amerie of all time is “ 1 Thing”. It’s something about that song that makes me feel good every time I listen to that song. It has such a summer time vibe to it 😊. Also, can’t deny the fact it’s a great song to dance 💃🏾 to either!

[@flourishwithflowers_]

Me too!

[@honourlulu5562]

Me too!! 💯 been replaying it non stop since I watched her perform it at world music award show (2005) 🔥

[@shaylah2725]

I miss her. her first album was amazing especially the song I Just Died. sounds like a dream ❤

[@newflower8974]

That’s my song lol

[@kaynone1726]

Yes!!

[@NashvilleBraids]

Her album is definitely dreamy, that is the best way to put it!!

[@creamycazz1]

@@NashvilleBraids Yessss that’s a great way to put it!! Classic album to me

[@lovelyloner]

Yes and “Float” has that same energy. I adore this album.

[@alexrodriguez5370]

I met her at Prada, 2003, and she was so poised, focused and a dream to deal with. Continued success and much love to her! 1 Thing is STILL makes me release my wiggle!!!

[@morganhairston6548]

Her “Touch” album is a masterpiece. Still listen to it today. Her new EPs are good too. 💯

[@blakebarberi4828]

Yes the song "Like it use to be". Is my song for life.❤❤❤

[@femmenoire777]

TOUCHED is timeless I love how amazing yet humble she is 💋❤️

[@mindybutler3041]

Yesss love her Song Curious ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Immacowgirl]

I've always loved & admired this beautiful, talented, and gorgeous! Young lady. And she did right to retire from music and follow her dream to write children's books. I wish her all the luck in the world. Congratulations! Amerie. 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾💯💯💯💯👑👑👑👑♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lawlesslah8776]

AMERIE IS SPOT ON! Guys NEVER EVER ignore that inner voice within, you will FEEL it talking to you in a form of ‘I don’t want to do this’ ‘ don’t do this ‘ ‘go for it’ please never ignore it or you will regret it for the rest of your life. And that pain will break you forever. Time won’t heal it but you learn to live with it years down the line. Don’t be like me. God bless you ❤

[@joyaroha6683]

She is just gorgeous… Love the mint dress…

[@MIMI232]

I met her at her concert, before the show. She was so gracious to me & my friend whom she allowed to come in & watch her do sound check. She talked to us, signed my CD & not to add she was so gorgeous in person stunning actually. I was a fan before but I absolutely LOVED HER after that. She was a lovely person to meet. My fellow Capricorn woman! ❤

[@RERK8]

Amerie feels like a kindred spirit. I love that she follows her own path and is educated and talented beyond singing.

[@nanamoon7328]

Amerie created a entire sounds that created careers for other artists and she should receive her “flowers” for that. I rock with Amerie. 💙💙💙

[@CHEETAH69]

Stop. She didn’t create a sound. She worked with a guy who did. Y’all really doing the most about this woman.

[@brynneholt1990]

I really like Amerie - I love Talkin’ to Me, 1 Thing, and Touch. But if by “created a sound” you mean doesn’t sing that well but is pretty and has catchy songs so she gets by, I guess you’re right. Her and Ashanti.

[@nanamoon7328]

@@CHEETAH69 You’re correct. I completely agree, but it was still Amerie who created the sound.

[@nanamoon7328]

@@brynneholt1990 😂 There’s sooooo many singers out here like that 😂😂😂. Few dudes too.

[@juliaboyce3345]

I have rocked with Amerie from day one even today. She's number one in my book, hands down. She's beautiful, talented, intelligent, gifted & is a kick a** entertainer.

[@StillAlive-t8e]

Amarie is aging backwards 😍🙏🏽 she’s such a pure soul & timeless…

[@parkermudsen1063]

I would’ve loved to see Amerie blow up bigger than she did. But honestly, to me she made two near perfect urban pop albums with All I Have and Touch….And then there’s the 4AM Mulholland EP 🥰 All I have to say is that EP is still the official soundtrack for that late/early hours between 1am-6am. 😉

[@authenticallykyle]

"You want them to be hopeful but you don't want them to be unprepared" GREAT POINT 🎉

[@italyparis6975]

She still LOOKS fabulous as EVER!

[@deonmatthews728]

She needs an unsung episode. She deserves it.

[@izzyjamz]

I ain’t gon’ lie…Amerie was my teenage crush 😆 But real talk: I loved how she moved differently from her contemporaries. This interview confirmed what I saw then and enlightened me as to why she left the industry. She knew her worth and I commend her for that.

[@fortelewisandrew2426]

I can't believe that at 44 years young, she's still so disarmingly beautiful. Amerie attributes her aging gracefully, to her mother's aesthetic regimen.

[@uofmicha]

Amerie is such a nice person. I would see her in Short Hills mall, and she was approachable towards everyone.

[@Christina-212]

Hey Jersey😊

[@tamirajohnellestyle]

Short Hills and Garden State Plaza were my two favorite malls growin up in Jersey

[@damita4336]

@@tamirajohnellestyle she's a Jersey girl with no accent. Wow. I never would have guessed that. I don't know why I thought she was Canadian

[@Ponistar]

​@@damita4336she was an army brat. Maybe that had something to do with it.

[@damita4336]

@@Ponistar pretty sure you're right about that

[@draperlamarcakes]

Her brainpower is off the charts. I’m loving it. Been into her for two decades already.

[@shawnnemo1962]

She still beautiful

[@devantejackson5085]

She been bad since Day 1

[@QueenMLA28]

It's crazy how it's been 20 years. I remember when she 1st came out.

[@xcelmateo1956]

Looks exactly the same as when she left the industry She must be in her happy place

[@Mindyourbusinessugh]

Proud of her for not having these weird surgeries to alter her natural body. We need more like her.

[@koolsmoothfan]

bingo, 100% natural women are the best hands down!!!

[@jaywad8876]

Right

[@RoseGold79]

I love Amerie. She always presented herself as a woman of immense talent, intellect, and tenacity. I am happy to see that she is thriving.

[@bronxkies]

“So many things Im going through. So much that I wanna do. It starting to become so clear to me, tomorrow ain’t really guaranteed”. Her songwriting has a way of making you feel like you’re reading a diary entry. It’s not forced or contrived. I’m happy that she’s followed this new path that’s genuine to her ❤.

[@taylordowning2533]

I always felt Amerie was so underrated. I have four of her albums and they were great! She looks amazing and she's greatly missed in music, but I'm glad to see her doing something she's so passionate about

[@everytingniasha]

Amerie is gifted . I need to get into her books !

[@ronarceneaux3264]

She’s still so beautiful 😍

[@Ibochic1]

Love her dress! She looks amazing! ❤

[@jmaxkimbrough]

Her energy and aura is everything 🧡 I listen to her EPs “4am Mulholland” and “After 4am” all the time. This was an awesome interview.

[@antonio44yisrael]

Me too! I want another pt 2 to both ep’s 😩😍😍😍

[@ghaz3847]

Amerie loooks goood hunni❤

[@fdoctor79]

I was just listening to "This 1 thing" and "Why don't we fall in Love" the other day and here is this interview. I wish her continue success with all of her endeavors! 😊

[@carmensandiego223]

She was in heavy rotation during my college years!!! She's inspired many of the popular artists today....BEYONCE... I SAID WHAT I SAID....

[@juliaboyce3345]

That's right...Say that for those in the back can hear.

[@julieokoki9493]

Absolutely right Beyonce stole from her and many others truth be told.

[@tyriaeliis738]

🙄

[@B5LilSmurf6890]

Nah that’s facts. Anerie producer is the one that gave Bey that ‘Amerie sound’ during her BDay album. Part of the reason A left the music business.

[@trediaz4012]

That was NOT Amerie's sound. That was Richard Harrison and DC sounds. Also, BDay's biggest hit was Stargate's and Ne-Yo sound.

[@BunnyKnum1]

I respect this SO DAMN MUCH... it takes humility at it's finest, to know you could smash up the music industry and sit on top, but step away because your self-worth is even more than that. Never keep the company of haters ❤

[@topazdominique208]

Wow she has not aged!! She looks stunning!! Love her music still playing it 🎶🎵

[@goat1408]

Amerie fine self….glad to see she doing well

[@ShesFromVenus]

Love Amerie!! 🥰 I feel like many women artists copied her sound, she owned it in her era!! 🤩😎

[@datswassup07]

1 Thing was and still is a bop

[@cortneyb4443]

I love Amerie!!! She’s so intelligent and her style is so chic ❤

[@pink221]

Wow she still looks fantastic after all these years 😍

[@BreakingHeadlineNews]

She looks like she stepped off the TOUCH album cover and walked through those doors(.)👏🏾🅿️ #AGELESS #TIMELESS #BEAUTY

[@neaultp21]

Ameriie was a talented musician and flute player way back in middle school. I have enjoyed following her music career and look forward to following her literary path. (Don’t give up the flute, young lady.)

[@TeGx0]

She play instruments too😮😭❤️

[@vu4uboo582]

'PARADISE' was epic with LL.

[@talibmoore1417]

Amerie is a walking bright light...very intelligent and relatable and talented. I love her

[@fabulouslatoya]

Brains & Beauty baby! And humble.

[@AprilLashon]

Tam….those shoes are fire 🔥

[@knl5330]

1 Thing by Amerie is my all time e favorite song ever! I STILL play that thing ALL THE TIME and I request it at every party, wedding reception, etc ❤❤❤

[@workingthrumyissues]

She looks amazing

[@raymondacosta4150]

Of all the artists to come out the past past 25 years, Amerie is the one talent who should have been embraced more and career in music should gone further because her voice is incredibly beautiful! Her music was great! And her style, beauty, and personality are stunningly gorgeous! One of the most underrated and under-appreciated singers of all time! I ❤️ you Amerie. Congratulations on your book.

[@Auntemem]

She must have a strong support system. Her mom kept reminding her about writing. And fame did not capture her soul. I love it.

[@quarmainestephenson8403]

She’s class something you don’t see anymore so refreshing

[@jayhilliard9191]

I love that she did this. She’s been writing for years since Island Def Jam dropped her. A bulk of her music career was messed up because the label gave her style what she did musically to Beyoncé. Not starting no mess, just stating facts. I am still a fan thru and thru and will continue to be one. I will buy this book and read it to my niece when I have my uncle duties!!!!

[@chocolateradiance7216]

I don't remember her having a style like Beyonce..remember Beyonce was with Destiny's Child first. Amerie was never a group..it was always just her. She has her own style and it's nothing like Beyonce's at all

[@klivinglife4439]

That is facts!! That producer was foul as H*** and people still remember what he did too. Smh

[@msmichelle2196]

It's not sad at all she's more grounded cuz she's not part of hollyweird which is a blessing for her cuz the reality of hollyweird is a curse

[@therealimlikewoa]

I don’t think the label gave Beyoncé anything lol. I just think they worked with the same producer. Either way, Beyoncé was always going to go far.

[@marskeins]

​@@therealimlikewoa haters hate hear to that

[@chocotaco1185]

Amerie is definitely still on my Playlist. And yes it is officially summer when you hear " Why dont we fall in love". That dong is a whoke vibe. That album was absolute fire. She did a great job acting too.

[@monroesamone4]

It's just one thing changed my life i lifted the whole dance floor 💃🏾

[@len1975]

Amerie is such a natural beauty with talent. I wish her much success!!!

[@kamrynetia5835]

Amerie was and is that girl🔥😝🎶

[@NashvilleBraids]

All I have is on my top 10 albums that I can listen straight through!! It’s so soulful and classy and carefree. When I listen to it, my hair and skin looks better and the day is just a good spring-summery day (no matter the season!)

[@JenJHayden]

Anyone else still listen to the All I have album? Til this day!

[@rheadejaneiro1404]

I always wondered how she was doing because she’s def in my summer playlists for years. So great to see her doing well in life and still looks the same. 😍🥰💜

[@dinahanderson9640]

Great to see Amerie.

[@devantejackson5085]

I loved her since 'Why don't we fall in love" I miss dem times 😞

[@Chuuzus]

Her discography is so excellent but her debut album All i Have is one of the best R&B albums ever made

[@femmenoire777]

I LOVE HER she turned lemons into lemonade 💋

[@RachelleA73]

A beautiful spirit, both inside and out! She was too good for the music industry, I’m glad she got out.

[@juliaboyce3345]

She is of a completely different element.

[@Riaalwayspretty]

I LOVE Amerie! Her 1st and 2nd album CLASSIC and I still play it like it just came out. She definitely she of gotten bigger than she did ❤❤❤

[@omggiiirl2077]

The first time I saw her I immediately knew she was Black and Korean like myself! And it wasn't the reason I fell in love with her music but it was definitely a plus! I still listen to her music, and sing her songs as i putter around the house! She has always been a class act, she along with Aaliyah, Faith Evans, Keke Wyatt, SZA, And many other great artists are ones i just adore!

[@kontrolmagjarius]

Touch was a classic album. You can listen to the whole album without skipping any tracks

[@brooklyn_breaux]

WHEN I TELL YOU, IT'S MARY J BLIGE AND AMERIE FOR ME. THAT FIRST ALBUM "ALL I HAVE" IS THE TRUTH. MY FAV SONG ON THERE IS FLOAT - GEEZ LOUISE THAT SONG JUST GETS ME EVERYTIME. BEEN A FAN, STILL A FAN

[@treyvionfuqua]

She still fire one of my favorite voices ❤

[@kaylinnicole76]

I definitely still listen to Amerie ❤️

[@ajharris4861]

Amerie is a phenomenal! Wish her continued and expanded success. So glad she fought for her herself and vision. One Thing is still my song!

[@NiaMSnow]

Her music is TIMELESS

[@true90skid]

I saw her perform years ago. She opened up for Destiny's Child. She put on a great show ❤

[@suporiaa6826]

We need more author interviews !! 😩 I love hearing about the writing process ❤️ Amerie has a dope booktube channel. I’ve watched for years!

[@sac967]

"Fly Like Me" is still a fave of mine ❤

[@deeperbeauty4147]

It was great to see Ann Marie. She still looks the same..Hasn't aged at all. Congrats on her little man and new kids' book. Best of luck

[@misunderstoodkj]

Both of their dresses are beautiful.

[@according2cathy309]

She’s such a graceful, talented soul and I’m happy for you!

[@Bridget2460]

Beautiful interview! Will Tamron Hall stop with I'm going to cry. I haven't seen her cry yet.😂

[@flourishwithflowers_]

Her whole vibe was jacked!

[@lawestphilly]

Her first album will always be my number one r&b album 🔥🔥🔥

[@SocialDrones]

All I Have is still in my top 5 greatest albums. Cover to cover just a masterpiece 💯

[@digitalphanes206]

5:24 so truthful and humble to point out that she co created the songs. most artists have even 10 other people on their song as writers, and are all I I me me my

[@recoveringmytruth8162]

AMERIE!!! I LOVE HER SOUND!!! Her first album takes me back to my college days! ❤