Guide Note
Brian McKnight is a Grammy-nominated Soul singer, R&B; musician and multi-instrumentalist who has put out a number of commercially successful albums and collaborated with a wide range of popular musicians.
McKnight's self-titled debut album was released in 1992. He released three more records with Mercury Records, including his album Anytime, which sold over two million copies and was nominated for a Grammy. From there he signed on with Motown Records. His second album, Back at One, sold over three million copies.
Throughout his career McKnight has collaborated with the likes of Mase, Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Kirk Franklin, For Real, Canibus, Quincy Jones, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, Shoshana Bean, Mariah Carey, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Rascal Flatts and Josh Groban.
He has released such hits as "Goodbye My Love," "Love Is," "Crazy Love," "Still in Love," "Back at One," "Everytime You Go Away" and "Find Myself in You."
Fast Facts
- Born: June 5, 1969
- Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
- Years Active: 1991 - Present
- Record Label: Warner Bros.
- Plays 9 instruments
- Divorced
- Has two sons
- Can do spot on imitations of Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder and Prince
- Idol's Ace Young toured with him
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