The Evolution of Ciara

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The Evolution of Ciara - It's been almost a decade since Ciara sang and danced her way to stardom. The high-energy performer, singer and songwriter has released hit after hit, making her a household name and club favorite. With more success and music on the way, the ATL star is set to grace the stage at this year's Black Girls Rock! ceremony. Here, we reflect on the example the star has set for young women looking to follow in her footsteps.  (Photo: ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)
Born a Princess - Ciara Princess Harris was born October 25, 1985 in Austin, Texas, only to travel the world and end up in Atlanta. She primarily grew up on army bases, but learned to make friends as an only child. The constant moving would prepare her for the demands of her future music career. (Photo: OnlyCiara.com)
Beginnings as a Songwriter - The pop star started her career as a behind-the-scenes songwriter. She penned her first major hit, "Got Me Waiting," for Fantasia Barrino's debut album, Free Yourself, which caught music executives' attention. They began to take note of her songwriting skills and potential as an artist. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)Musical Soulmates - One of CiCi's earliest industry mentors was music producer Jazze Pha. He would go on to become a major influence in her career, helping her sign a major record deal and produce platinum-selling albums.  (Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage)

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The Evolution of Ciara - It's been almost a decade since Ciara sang and danced her way to stardom. The high-energy performer, singer and songwriter has released hit after hit, making her a household name and club favorite. With more success and music on the way, the ATL star is set to grace the stage at this year's Black Girls Rock! ceremony. Here, we reflect on the example the star has set for young women looking to follow in her footsteps.  (Photo: ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

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