Brian McKnight

Acting

Born June 5, 1969 · Buffalo, New York, USA

Biography

Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma.

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Awards & recognition

American Music Award · 2001
NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Male Artist · 2000
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Single, Male · 1999
BET Her Award · 2007 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 2004 · nominated

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Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 2002 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Single, Male · 2002 · nominated
American Music Award · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Song Written for Visual Media · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Pop Vocal Performance · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Song · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 2000 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 2000 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Pop Vocal Performance · 2000 · nominated
MTV Video Music Award — Best R&B Video · 2000 · nominated
NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Male Artist · 2000 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Single, Male · 2000 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Album, Male · 2000 · nominated
American Music Award · 1999 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Album · 1999 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Music Video · 1999 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best R&B Album · 1999 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Single, Male · 1999 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Pop Vocal Performance · 1998 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 1998 · nominated
MTV Video Music Award — Best Male Video · 1998 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Album, Male · 1996 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo · 1994 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1993 · nominated
Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Album, Male · 1993 · nominated