James Ingram was an acclaimed American singer and songwriter known for his rich voice and hit songs in R&B and pop. He won two Grammy Awards and received Academy Award nominations for original songs. Ingram achieved two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Baby, Come to Me” and “I Don’t Have the Heart.” He collaborated with notable artists like Linda Ronstadt and Quincy Jones, co-writing several successful tracks. Born in 1952 in Akron, Ohio, he moved to Los Angeles in 1973, where he gained recognition before his passing in 2019.