Toni Braxton

Categories: Entertainment | Music | Soul | R&B
    • Name: Toni Michelle Braxton
    • Born: October 7, 1967
    • Origin: Severn, Maryland
    • Active: 1992-present
    • Studio albums: 5
    • Record labels: LaFac and Arista
    • Awards: 7 American Music Awards and 6 Grammy Awards
  • Toni Braxton is an American R&B singer. Braxton appeared on season seven of the reality television show Dancing with the Stars with dance partner Alec Mazo.Official Site: New Cast Revealed
  • Tumor

    Tony Braxton reportedly underwent surgery in November 2008 to have a benign tumor removed from her breast. Because of the surgery, Braxton was unable to appear on the finale of Dancing with the Stars. Braxton stated, "Getting the boot on the show was actually a blessing in disguise for me. My grandmother on my dad's side died of breast cancer, and I have aunts on both sides that have breast cancer."PerezHilton: Braxton Removes Tumor (December 10, 2008)
  • Career

    Originally a member of the singing group The Braxtons, Toni Braxton gained fame as a solo singer. Her self-titled debut album, which featured the Top 10 hits "Another Sad Love Song" and "Breathe Again," hit #1 on the Billboard 200 in 1993.

    Braxton's second album, Secrets, peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, and spawned the #1 singles "You're Makin' Me High" and "Un-Break My Heart."Allmusic: Toni Braxton Billboard Singles

    Braxton has won six Grammy Awards to date, including five for "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance."Allmusic: Toni Braxton Grammy Awards

    In 2006, Braxton set up a residency at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, performing her show Toni Braxton: Revealed several days a week. In May 2008, the show was reportedly canceled due to Braxton's health issues.E! Online: Curtain Falls on Toni Braxton's Vegas Run (May 29, 2008)

  • Studio Albums

    • 1993: Toni Braxton
    • 1996: Secrets
    • 2000: The Heat
    • 2002: More Than a Woman
    • 2005: Libra

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