Terry Ellis

Terry Ellis is an accomplished American R&B singer, widely recognized as a founding member of the iconic vocal group En Vogue, known for her powerful soprano vocals. After successfully auditioning for a new female group being formed by producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy in 1988, Terry Ellis went on to become a founding member of the iconic vocal group En Vogue, known for her powerful soprano vocals. In 1989, En Vogue released their debut album, Born to Sing, which achieved RIAA platinum status. Ellis notably sang lead vocals on the intro of their first single, ‘Hold On,’ which soared to number 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and sold over a million copies, earning RIAA platinum certification.

Ellis remained an integral part of En Vogue, contributing to albums such as Masterpiece Theatre (2000), The Gift of Christmas (2002), and Soul Flower (2004). In 2005, she was featured alongside En Vogue members in Stevie Wonder’s music video ‘So What The Fuss.’ Demonstrating her business acumen, Ellis, alongside Cindy Herron, successfully secured the exclusive rights to the ‘En Vogue’ name in 2012, with full rights awarded in 2013. She signed with Pyramid Records in July 2014, releasing An En Vogue Christmas in November 2014, further cementing her enduring legacy in music.