Are you familiar with Adam Levine who is a songwriter, singer, actor and he even produces records. He also plays multi-instruments and produces records.
I am not. What genre of music does he play? 
I would call his music "pop" and he was the leader singer for the rock band Maroon 5.
How did he get his start?
He was born and raised in LA where he began his career in 1994. He help found the rock band Kara's Flowers where he was also the lead singer and guitarist.
Has he won any awards?
In 2002 his debut album, Songs About Jane, went multi-platinum in the United States which is pretty impressive.
Is he still recording? 
He still performs. As part of Maroon 5, the band won 3 Grammies, 2 Billboard awards and 2 AMA awards and other awards in addition. They were quite successful. Now, he is a coach on The Voice.