Brian McKnight to perform in SA

Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 15 albums to date, with several going two- and three-times Platinum, and he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. In addition to being a singer, songwriter and producer, McKnight is also a talented and charismatic personality who has hosted Soul Session Countdown with Brian McKnight on BETJ. In addition, The Brian McKnight Morning Show on KTWV the Wave Smooth Jazz radio station was a top five-rated show two years running. In 2009 he started hosting his own radio show, The Brian McKnight Show, which ran in over 60 markets and was syndicated through ABC Radio. He also hosted his own nationally syndicated TV show, The Brian McKnight Show, which was syndicated in over 200 markets.

Born in Buffalo, New York, McKnight's musical career began in childhood when he became a member of his church NY choir and a bandleader for his high school, Sweet Home High School. By the age of 19, he signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records. In 1992, his eponymous album, 'Brian McKnight', was released followed by 'I Remember You' (1995) and 'Anytime' (1997). 'Anytime' sold over two million copies and was nominated for a Grammy. In 199 McKnight released 'Back at One' on Motown Records, which sold over three million copies. During his career, McKnight has worked with Quincy Jones, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Willie Nelson and Kenny G.

New album

Along with 16 Grammy nominations, Brian McKnight has been the recipient of American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, NAACP Image and Blockbuster Awards, and Billboard Songwriter of The Year. He has successfully navigated the boundaries of every entertainment medium in an industry that is known for its revolving door of artists.

Brian McKnight will be releasing his soulful 16th album, 'Better', in August this year, he is not only getting better with age, but also with life, love and music - a journey echoed in the sounds and lyrics of his most heartfelt album to date. "I'm taking it back to basics," McKnight explained of the new album. "Creating music like we did 20 years ago - completely organic, all real instruments. The truth is, I'm in love and love makes us better, it makes us come alive, and I wanted to convey that through this album in a very relatable, authentic way."

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