[{"n": "India Arie", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/india-arie/", "s": "American singer-songwriter blending R&B, soul, and neo-soul."}, {"n": "Avant (singer)", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/avant-singer/", "s": "American R&B singer known for \"Separated\" and \"Read Your Mind.\""}, {"n": "Eric Benét", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/eric-ben-t/", "s": "R&B singer-songwriter with four Grammy nominations and soulful hits."}, {"n": "Angela Bofill", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/angela-bofill/", "s": "American singer known for R&B and jazz ballads."}, {"n": "Laura Branigan", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/laura-branigan/", "s": "American singer known for \"Gloria\" and \"Self Control.\""}, {"n": "Jim Brickman", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/jim-brickman/", "s": "Pop pianist, songwriter, and radio host with multiple chart-topping albums."}, {"n": "Bobby Caldwell", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/bobby-caldwell/", "s": "Soulful singer behind \"What You Won't Do for Love.\""}, {"n": "Eric Carmen", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/eric-carmen/", "s": "Lead singer of the Raspberries and solo soft-rock hitmaker."}, {"n": "Peter Cetera", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/peter-cetera/", "s": "Frontman and bassist for Chicago, later a solo pop star."}, {"n": "John Denver", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/john-denver/", "s": "American folk singer known for nature-themed acoustic hits."}, {"n": "Raheem DeVaughn", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/raheem-devaughn/", "s": "Grammy-nominated R&B singer known as the Underground King."}, {"n": "Conya Doss", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/conya-doss/", "s": "American singer-songwriter, producer, and educator known as The Queen of Indie Soul."}, {"n": "David Gates", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/david-gates/", "s": "Frontman and co-lead singer of the band Bread."}, {"n": "Tom Glazer", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/tom-glazer/", "s": "American folk singer and songwriter of ballads and children's songs."}, {"n": "Goapele", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/goapele/", "s": "American soul and R&B singer-songwriter with South African heritage."}, {"n": "Vivian Green", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/vivian-green/", "s": "American singer-songwriter and pianist known for Adult R&B hits."}, {"n": "Josh Groban", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/josh-groban/", "s": "American singer and actor with multi-platinum albums and Broadway roles."}, {"n": "H.E.R.", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/h-e-r/", "s": "Filipino-American R&B singer-songwriter and multi-award winner."}, {"n": "Anthony Hamilton (singer)", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/anthony-hamilton-singer/", "s": "American singer known for soulful ballads and gospel roots."}, {"n": "Donny Hathaway", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/donny-hathaway/", "s": "American soul singer and arranger known for timeless classics."}, {"n": "Lalah Hathaway", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/lalah-hathaway/", "s": "Grammy-winning soul singer and daughter of Donny Hathaway."}, {"n": "Jennifer Holliday", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/jennifer-holliday/", "s": "Broadway star and Grammy-winning singer of \"And I Am Telling You\"."}, {"n": "Whitney Houston", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/whitney-houston/", "s": "American singer and actress, one of the best-selling artists ever."}, {"n": "James Ingram", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/james-ingram/", "s": "Two-time Grammy winner and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter."}, {"n": "Freddie Jackson", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/freddie-jackson/", "s": "American R&B singer with multiple number-one R&B hits."}, {"n": "Leela James", "u": "/e/american-ballad-musicians/leela-james/", "s": "American R&B and soul singer-songwriter from Los Angeles."}]