His self-titled debut album Brian McKnight was released in 1992, and peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart. This encouraged McKnight to shop his own demo tapes, and by the age of 19 he signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records subsidiary, Wing Records. McKnight III (and his band Take 6), signed a record deal with Warner Brothers subsidiary Reprise Records in 1987, releasing their self-titled debut in the Spring of 1988. Career Mercury Records: Brian McKnight and Anytime (1990–1997) By the age of 18, he was offered a publishing deal. McKnight formed a band and began performing his original songs at local venues. McKnight explored different genres of music, and in his early teens he started musical ambitions by composing instrumental material while learning to play several instruments. His music experience began in childhood when he became a member of his church choir, which was directed by his grandfather. McKnight was born in Buffalo, New York to Claude McKnight, Jr.

His work has earned him 16 Grammy Award nominations, third only to Zubin Mehta and Snoop Dogg for the record of most Grammy nominations without a win. McKnight is known for his songs from albums such as Brian McKnight (platinum debut), Anytime, and Back at One. He is most recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma. Brian Kelly McKnight (born June 5, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, radio host, and multi-instrumentalist.

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