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Calvin Harris

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Rita Ora, Taylor Swift

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Calside Primary School, Dumfries High School

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Adam Richard Wiles

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Stouffer

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Calvin Harris, born as Adam Richard Wiles, is a Scottish musician, producer, and DJ. He is known for his catchy electronic dance music and has achieved worldwide success with hits like "We Found Love" and "This Is What You Came For." With numerous chart-topping albums and awards to his name, Harris is considered one of the most influential and highest-paid DJs in the world.

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Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:20 - 1000 million

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Calvin Harris's successful music career as a DJ, producer, and songwriter, in addition to his investments in fashions, modeling, and entrepreneurial ventures, place his net worth in 20 - 1000 million range.

Calvin Harris Biography

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Early Beginnings

Calvin Harris, born Adam Richard Wiles on January 17, 1984, in Dumfries, Scotland, started his music career at 15, recording bedroom demos in 1999. He gained recognition on Myspace and signed contracts with Three Six Zero Group, EMI, and Sony BMG in 2006. His debut album, 'I Created Disco,' achieved gold certification. His subsequent albums '18 months' and 'motion' led to his international fame.

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Achievements

Harris was the first artist to have three songs simultaneously in the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart in 2014. He was also the first Uk solo artist to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. He received 18 Brit Award nominations, and won British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019. Harris earned five Grammy Award nominations and won Best Music Video in 2013.

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Contributions

Harris co-wrote and co-produced hit songs for Rihana like 'We Found Love' and 'Where Have You Been.' He modeled for Emporio Armani and has his own clothing line called 'Fly Eye.' He has also used his platform for charitable causes and donated significantly to organizations like the youth club in his hometown and to victims of the Grenfell Tower fire oasis.

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Personal Life

Harris has been romantically involved with celebrities like Rita Ora and Taylor Swift. Known for his healthy eating and love of vegetables, he has been teetotal since 2014 for health reasons. He also supports his home hometown football team, Queen of the South, and Liverpool.

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