(2 of 7) Sexiest Singer-SongwritersThey compose and croon with equal aplomb, making hearts race in time with tapping toes. With ear-catching melodies and eye-catching looks, these young music men are rejuvenating the singer-songwriter genre. John Legend He may’ve stayed in the wings during his stint on piano for Lauren Hill’s “Everything Is Everything,” but these days Legend takes center stage. Never mind the boyish good looks and the pile of Grammies—it’s his soulful R&B that snags the spotlight.