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Norah Jones Then & Now: Photos From The Singer’s Rise To Fame

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November 30, 2021 9:26PM EST

Norah Jones has been enchanting audiences since her solo debut ‘Come Away With Me’ came out in 2002. Let’s look at how Norah’s grown from her early days to now!

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Norah Jones Through The Years

Norah Jones Through The Years
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Norah Jones has been enchanting audiences since her solo debut Come Away With Me came out in 2002. As the daughter of famous Indian sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar and American concert producer Sue Jones, she grew up with music in her life. The jazz singer studied piano, saxophone and voice growing up. After attending University of North Texas, she moved to New York in 1999 in hopes of catching her big break. Since, the songbird has gone on to have an illustrious career which includes 9 Grammy Awards and over 50 million albums sold worldwide. Throughout her success she’s been able to balance music and her personal life. The private star shares two children with her husband, keyboardist Pete Remm.

Let’s look back at how Norah transformed from a lounge singer into a super-star. To see more images of Norah through the years, check out the rest of the gallery!

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Norah Jones plays the Hammersmith Apollo in London

Norah Jones plays the Hammersmith Apollo in London
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Norah Jones began her career as a lounge singer. She plays the Hammersmith Apollo in London, UK in 2000.

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Norah Jones plays Shepards Bush Empire in London

Norah Jones plays Shepards Bush Empire in London
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Norah performs at Shepards Bush Empire in London in October 2002. She released her debut album Come Away With me that February.

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Norah Jones sits for a portrait

Norah Jones sits for a portrait
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Norah looks confident as she poses in a chair at the Sheraton on the Park hotel in Sydney, Australia in 2003. Her music has taken her on tours across the globe. 

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Norah Jones takes the stage at The Today Show

Norah Jones takes the stage at The Today Show
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Norah’s got stage presence! She serenades the audience of  NBC’s ‘Today’ on July 30th, 2004.

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Norah Jones and Billy Preston in 2005

Norah Jones and Billy Preston in 2005
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Winning! Norah poses with singer Billy Preston after winning 8 Grammys on Feb 13, 2005.

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Norah Jones attends ‘My Blueberry Nights’ at Cannes

Norah Jones attends ‘My Blueberry Nights’ at Cannes
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Norah made her acting debut in 2005 with My Blueberry Nights. She graces the film’s screening at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in France in May 2007.

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Norah Jones performs at the American Museum of Natural History

Norah Jones performs at the American Museum of Natural History
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Giving back big! Norah Jones performs at a benefit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on June 2, 2008.

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Norah Jones soaks in the sunshine

Norah Jones soaks in the sunshine
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Norah glows in a 2010 snap from her balcony. She looks elegant in a silky pink camisole and skirt.

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Norah Jones attends the Academy Awards in 2013

Norah Jones attends the Academy Awards in 2013
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Norah attends the Oscars in February 2013. She wows the red carpet before performing “Everybody Needs a Best Friend” from the movie Ted.

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Norah Jones promotes ‘Day Breaks’

Norah Jones promotes ‘Day Breaks’
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Norah glows while posing for a portrait on Oct. 6th 2016 in New York. She released the album Day Breaks in Oct. 2016.

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Norah Jones plays Hamburg, Germany

Norah Jones plays Hamburg, Germany
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Norah Jones plays a concert in Hamburg, Germany on July 13th 2017. She gave the crowd a sassy look.

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Norah Jones pays tribute to Willie Nelson

Norah Jones pays tribute to Willie Nelson
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Norah pays tribute to Willie Nelson at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tenn. in January 2019. She played piano gracefully.

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Norah Jones in 2020

Norah Jones in 2020
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Norah Jones poses for a portrait in Hudson, N.Y., to promote her latest album Pick Me Up Off the Floor. The album came out in June 2020.

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