Knowra Cher Cher Cher is an American singer and actor whose decades-long career spans pop, rock, television, and film. Her 1998 hit “Believe” helped popularize Auto-Tune as an audible vocal effect.
Believe (song) : A 1998 Cher single that became an international hit and made conspicuous use of Auto-Tune. Its commercial success and vocal effect became defining features of Cher’s late-career resurgence.
Auto-Tune : An audio-processing technology that corrects or alters musical pitch, sometimes producing a sharply synthetic vocal sound. The effect on “Believe” helped bring overt pitch manipulation into mainstream pop.
Sonny Bono : An American singer, songwriter, producer, and politician who performed with Cher as Sonny & Cher. He discovered Cher’s voice, helped shape her early recordings, and became her first husband.
Diane Warren : An American songwriter known for writing hit songs recorded by artists across several decades. She wrote Cher’s 1989 hit “If I Could Turn Back Time.”
Tina Turner : An American-born singer known for a powerful voice, energetic performances, and a long solo career. Like Cher, Turner built a solo career after a successful musical partnership, but in a distinct rock and soul style.
I Got You Babe : A 1965 Sonny & Cher duet written by Sonny Bono that reached number one in the United States. The song introduced Cher to a wide audience as half of a popular duo.
Dance-pop : A popular music genre that combines dance rhythms with concise, song-focused pop structures. “Believe” helped demonstrate how electronic dance production could renew an established singer’s career.
Sonny & Cher : An American pop duo formed by Sonny Bono and Cher, known for songs including “I Got You Babe.” Their records and television appearances were Cher’s first major platform.
Desmond Child : An American songwriter and producer associated with hit records in rock and pop music. He co-wrote and produced songs on Cher’s 1989 album Heart of Stone.
Madonna : An American singer and songwriter known for shaping pop music through continual reinvention and visual performance. Madonna offers a younger-generation comparison for Cher’s use of image and reinvention in pop.
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