'Idol' finalist Todrick Hall: 'I would love to be part of the 'Glee' ...
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USA Today - Found Mar. 12, 2010 Sing Ne-Yo, Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder, any black artist you can sing, because that's your demographic." But that's not the kind of music I... |
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You Set the Scene - Found Mar. 8, 2010 Deadeye @ Redwood Brian McKnight @ The Key Club ($20) Twin Tigers / The Soft Hands @ Alex?s Bar ($5) Thursday March 11, 2010 [Pick of... |
El DeBarge shows he's still got it on "The Brian McKnight Show"
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Raleigh News & Observer - Found Mar. 6, 2010 "The Brian McKnight" show comes on at 10 p.m on Saturdays on WRDC or MyRDC (channel 12), so there's a good chance you've never seen it. |
Brian McKnight to Return in April
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Korea Times - Found Feb. 28, 2010 American R&B singer Brian McKnight will returns for a concert at the Jamsil Gymnasium, southern Seoul, on April 1. / Courtesy of Vincero Staff |
Brian McKnight and Vivica A. Fox Star In "Cheaper To Keep Her", ...
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BlackNews.com - Found Mar. 14, 2010 Brian McKnight and Vivica A. Fox Star In 'Cheaper To Keep Her' Je'Caryous Johnson's New Stage Play To Debut During Spring Tour Houston, TX ... |
Brian McKnight to Return in April
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Korea Times - Found Feb. 23, 2010 American R&B singer Brian McKnight will returns for a concert at the Jamsil Gymnasium, southern Seoul, on April 1. / Courtesy of Vincero Staff |
Evolution Of A Man | Brian McKnight
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Today Online - Found Feb. 4, 2010 ... you like about R&B singer Brian McKnight, he's one man who apparently has his work-life in balance by making this album in his homestead instead ... |
Brian Mcknight, Lalah Hathaway
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The renaissance man of rhythm and blues: Brian McKnight has enjoyed ...
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Individual.com - Found Feb. 12, 2010 Brian McKnight is a man of many talents. |
Brian McKnight - 'Evolution of a Man'
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Virginian Pilot - Found Jan. 9, 2010 ... opening track with The Brian McKnight Show, an uptempo nod to McKnights latest venture, a late-night talk show. On the lead single, ', McKnight... |
Brian McKnight Biography
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Brian McKnight
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 5, 1969 |
| Origin | Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Genres | R&B, pop, soul, quiet storm |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
| Instruments | Vocalist, Piano, Guitar, Trumpet |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Labels | Mercury (1988–1997) Motown (1998–2005) Warner Bros. (2006–2008) E1 Music (2009-) |
| Website | Official site Official MySpace |
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Brian McKnight (born June 5, 1969 in Buffalo, New York) is an American singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and pop and R&B musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist who can play nine instruments: piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, French horn and trumpet.1
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Biography
McKnight's musical career began in childhood when he became a member of his church, NY choir and a band leader for his high school, Sweet Home High School.2 In 1987, McKnight's older brother, Claude, and his band, Take 6, signed a record deal with Warner Brothers. This encouraged McKnight to shop his own demo tapes and by the age of 19, he'd signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records subsidiary, Wing Records.3 (He ended up recording his albums for Mercury.) In 1992, Brian McKnight was released and was followed by two more albums for Mercury, 1995's I Remember You and 1997's Anytime. Anytime sold over two million copies and was nominated for a Grammy. It was also his last album with Mercury Records; by 1998, McKnight had moved on to Motown Records. Many believe he hasn't won a Grammy because he fuses pop and R&B together instead of making ludicrous music like many other artists.citation needed
In 1999, McKnight released Back at One (his second release from Motown; after the Christmas album Bethlehem), which sold over three million copies. Throughout his career he has collaborated with a variety of musicians including Mariah Carey, Mase, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Ivete Sangalo, Kirk Franklin, For Real, Canibus, Quincy Jones, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, Regine Velasquez, Shoshana Bean, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Rascal Flatts and Josh Groban (on his 2007 #1 Christmas album Noël).
McKnight in 2004, co-wrote with Australian Soul artist Guy Sebastian the song Wait which is a track off the Beautiful Life.
McKnight's vocal style draws from Stevie Wonder (particularly in his use of melisma), Michael Sembello, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and his own brother, Take 6 co-founder Claude V. McKnight. Soul singer James Ingram also strongly influenced McKnight. His music production sensibilities especially his penchant for piano based pop ballads, method of background vocal recording and melismatic voice inflections all draw heavily from Ingram. Brian McKnight also has the uncanny ability to mimic the timbre and style of other singers such as Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Prince.
McKnight is divorced and has two sons (Brian Jr. 19 and Niko 17). On February 14, 2010, Brian proposed to his girlfriend Annalisa Mungcal during one of his performances. No wedding date has been set at this time.
McKnight currently lives in Los Angeles, California.4 and hosts a radio show, The Brian McKnight Morning Show with Pat Prescott on KTWV The Wave in Los Angeles, CA. The show was at one time simulcasted on KHJZ-FM, Smooth Jazz 95.7 The Wave in Houston, TX from 6am-9am CST, but this station has changed its format. On January 26, 2009, Brian McKnight hosted "The Brian McKnight show" from 7PM-Midnight on 98.7 KISS FM in New York City.
In October 2007, McKnight made his Broadway debut in the show Chicago.
In 2009, he appeared in the second season of Celebrity Apprentice.5 Each celebrity played to raise money for the charity of their choice; McKnight elected to play for Youthville USA.
In September of 20096, The Brian McKnight Show, a late night talk show, premiered and is currently in syndication. The show is a combination of talk and variety.
Religion
Brian McKnight is a Seventh-day Adventist. He grew up attending Emmanuel Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Buffalo, NY. He also attended Oakwood University, a Seventh-day Adventist university, in Huntsville, Alabama from 1987-1989. Brian McKnight explains, concerning his musical beginnings in the church:
"I'm the fifth generation of Seventh Day Adventists and the youngest of four brothers. When I was still very small, we formed a gospel quartet. Our models were the great gospel groups, the Swan Silvertones and Mighty Clouds of Joy. The McKnight Brothers were serious singers. The reputation went out: these boys could shout. My big brothers—Claude, Freddie and Michael—man, they were my heroes. Each was a leader in his own right. Outside church, they listened to jazz. Church music thrilled me, but jazz stimulated me."
Discography
Awards and nominations
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- 1999, Favorite R&B/Soul Album: Anytime (Nominated)
2010,if i was a better man
- BET Awards
- 2007, BET J Cool Like Dat: (Nominated)
- Grammy Awards
- 2005, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "What We Do Here" (Nominated)
- 2004, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda" (Nominated)
- 2003, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: "All the Way" w/ Kenny G (Nominated)
- 2002, Outstanding Song Written for a Motion Picture of Television Series: "Win" from Men of Honor (Nominated)
- 2002, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Still" (Nominated)
- 2002, Best Pop Collaboration w/ Vocals: "My Kind of Girl" w/ Justin Timberlake (Nominated)
- 2002, Best R&B Song: "Love of My Life" (Nominated)
- 2002, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "Love of My Life" (Nominated)
- 2001, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: "6, 8, 12" (Nominated)
- 2001, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "Stay or Let It Go" (Nominated)
- 2001, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: "Coming Back Home" w/ Bebe Winans & Joe (singer) (Nominated)
- 2000, Best R&B Album: Back at One (Nominated)
- 2000, Best Short-Form Music Video: "Back at One" (Nominated)
- 1999, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "The Only One For Me" (Nominated)
- 1999, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Anytime" (Nominated)
- 1994, Best Pop Collaboration w/ Vocals: "Love Is" w/ Vanessa L. Williams (Nominated)
McKnight holds a record, having received 16 nominations without a win.
- Image Awards
- 2002, Outstanding Male Artist: Superhero (Nominated)
- 2001, Outstanding Male Artist: "Stay or Let It Go" (Nominated)
- 2000, Outstanding Male Artist: "Back at One" (Winner)
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2000, Best R&B Video: "Back at One" (Nominated)
- 1998, Best R&B Video: "Anytime" (Nominated)
- Soul Train Awards
- 2002, Best R&B/Soul Male Single: "Love of My Life" (Nominated)
- 2000, Best R&B/Soul Single Male: "Back at One" (Nominated)
- 2000, Best R&B/Soul Male Album: Back at One (Nominated)
- 1999, Best R&B/Soul Male Album: "Anytime" (Winner)
References
- ^ "Brian McKnight On Fame, Family and Female Fans". FindArticles.com. July 2000. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_9_55/ai_63165399/pg_3. Retrieved 2007-01-08.
- ^ "Brian McKnight Back at One". SuperiorPics.com. 2009. http://www.superiorpics.com/brian_mcknight/. Retrieved 2010-15-01.
- ^ "Brian McKnight Back at One". SuperiorPics.com. 2009. http://www.superiorpics.com/brian_mcknight/. Retrieved 2010-15-01.
- ^ "Brian McKnight: Official Fan club Site (Biography)". Brian McKnight's Official Fan site. http://www.bmcknight.com/bio.htm. Retrieved 2007-01-08.
- ^ Trump Rounds Up Celebs for New Season of the Apprentice NY Times, January 8, 2009
- ^ "Stevie Wonder Confirmed as First Guest on Premiere of The Brian McKnight Show". PRLog.org. August 2009. http://www.prlog.org/10325400-stevie-wonder-confirmed-as-first-guest-on-premiere-of-the-brian-mcknight-show.html. Retrieved 2010-15-01.
External links
- Brian McKnight official website
- Brian McKnight entertainment website
- Brian McKnight's Biography from VH1
- Brian McKnight's Profile from VIBE
- Blogs.OrlandoSentinel.com
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