Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 13 albums to date, 7 of them have gone platinum, with several going 2 and 3x platinum, and has sold over 20 Million albums worldwide. He is the recipient of numerous awards including Soul Train Awards and Image Awards, as well as 16 Grammy nominations. Additional nominations include MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards and American Music Awards.
Brian's current project is his new weekly late night talk show, “The Brian McKnight Show”, which premiered in September 2009 in over 200 markets. The show is a one-hour entertainment showcase featuring the hottest celebrities and personalities from the world of sports, acting, popular culture and music. Guests have included Stevie Wonder, Kobe Bryant, Justin Timberlake, Dr. Phil, Smokey Robinson Carmelo Anthony, Jesse Jackson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Seth Green, Hill Harper, and Vivica A Fox, just to name a few.
In addition; Brian has co-hosted "The Brian McKnight Morning Show" on KTWV the Wave Smooth Jazz radio station in LA for 2 years. A second radio show launched in 2008, as “The Brian McKnight Show” took to the evening air and is syndicated through Citadel (formerly ABC Radio) in 47 markets coast to coast.
The newest album “Evolution of A Man” released October 2009. The album features the first single “What I’ve Been Waiting For” which reveals a reggae sound that McKnight has never done before. Upon release it quickly hit #1 on I Tunes R&B, as well as breaking into the top 10 at Urban Contemporary Radio. The album is a treat for McKnight fans; featuring the ballads that he is best known for. “Evolution Of A Man” is distributed on E1 Entertainment (formerly Koch).
With seemingly endless talent; Brian has used his vast industry knowledge as a red carpet host for Extra!, He has seen success in musical theatre and is currently staring in “Cheaper To Keep Her” opposite Vivica A. Fox. In 2007 McKnight was on Broadway with a run as Billy Flynn in "Chicago”. In 2006 McKnight scored "Daddy's Little Girls" for Tyler Perry, the same year he released the album TEN. In 2005 McKnight toured with the production of “Cheaters”.
