John Mayer is an American singer-songwriter and producer whose career began in 1998. He rose to fame with his debut single "No Such Thing" and quickly became a popular figure in the music world. Over the course of his career, Mayer has released seven studio albums: Room for Squares (2001), Heavier Things (2003), Continuum (2006), Battle Studies (2009), Born and Raised (2012), Paradise Valley (2013) and The Search for Everything (2017). His single releases have included the Grammy-winning "Daughters" (2005) and "Waiting on the World to Change" (2007). Mayer has also collaborated with various artists, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Alicia Keys, and received several awards including Grammy's for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (2004) and Best Pop Vocal Album (2006). He has also collaborated with the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, both of which have been highly acclaimed.