Kandi Burruss Gets Closer to EGOT Status with First Emmy and Tony Nominations

Kandi Burruss

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By: Adonis Armstrong

Kandi Burruss, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter and member of the R&B group Xscape, is on her way to achieving EGOT status. On May 2nd, Burruss received her first Emmy nomination for her work on the TV show La Musica de La Familia, and just one day later, she earned her first Tony nomination for her contribution to the hit Broadway show The Piano Lesson, where she joined the production team with her husband, Todd Tucker.

Burruss expressed her excitement and gratitude for the nominations on social media, saying, "Y’all I’ve been screaming & praising God all morning! Wow! Just wow!"

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EGOT refers to the rare achievement of winning all four major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. The title is held by only a few select individuals, including Richard Rodgers, Mel Brooks, Audrey Hepburn, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Burruss's talent and hard work in the entertainment industry have earned her numerous accolades over the years. She has won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for writing TLC's hit No Scrubs and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for her work on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, a reality TV show that she has been a part of since 2009.

Burruss's recent nominations for an Emmy and a Tony show her versatility as an artist and her willingness to explore different mediums. La Musica de La Familia is a children's program that explores Latin American culture and music, while The Piano Lesson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson that tackles themes of family, legacy, and the African American experience.

While the road to EGOT status is a difficult one, Burruss's talent and dedication to her craft make her a strong contender. Her recent nominations are a testament to her versatility and passion for the entertainment industry, and we can't wait to see what she accomplishes next.

We wish Kandi Burruss the best in achieving the prestigious EGOT status.

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