Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Recording Academy and MusiCares Commit $2M For Coronavirus Relief Fund
billboard.com"We're raising funds for people that really need help. These are not the artists that are going on worldwide tours on jets." The coronavirus outbreak has left countless members of the music community in a financial bind, as each tour and festival cancellation means dozens of lost paychecks.
That's not to mention concern over the virus itself, which has begun to afflict members of the industry. In response, the Recording Academy and its charitable arm, MusiCares, are today (March 17) launching a coronavirus relief fund for music professionals adversely impacted by the virus, starting with an initial $1 million donation from each.
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