By George Varga, The San Diego Union-Tribune

SAN DIEGO — Now on an extensive tour to celebrate the 21st anniversary of his major-label debut album, the multimillion-selling “Get Lifted,” John Legend has won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. Is it all downhill from here for this Ohio native, who is the first — and, so far, only — Black male artist to join the very elite EGOT club?

“Well, I wouldn’t say downhill,” the 46-year-old singer, songwriter and band leader replied with a chuckle. “But I think it makes it even more clear that the awards don’t need to be the focus, not that they ever were. Now, it’s really just about making music. I’m very proud of making art and I’m not worrying about awards at all. It’s like, I don’t need to accomplish anything else when it comes to awards.”

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