Brian McKnight American Singer Born 1969 in Buffalo
Brian McKnight · singer and singer-songwriter · American
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Born on 5 June 1969 in Buffalo, Brian McKnight is an American singer. His best-known title on this site is Naked (2017).
Early life
His education includes Maynard Evans High School and Oakwood University.
Career
His discography here counts 19 albums and 8 singles between 1992 and 2017. The earliest release on record is Brian McKnight (1992), and the most recent is Genesis (2017). In genre terms, the records list rhythm and blues and quiet storm. He plays trumpet and guitar. The label on record is MNRK Music Group. His largest audience is on YouTube, with 1.2M subscribers as of March 2025.
Recognition
Brian McKnight’s wins include an American Music Award, awarded in 2001. The list of wins also includes the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male (1999) and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist (2000) for Back at One. A nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1993 is also listed. In total, he has won 3 awards and earned 30 nominations.
Discography
27 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Genesis | Album |
| 2016 | An Evening with Brian McKnight | Album |
| 2016 | Better | Album |
| 2013 | More Than Words | Album |
| 2011 | Just Me | Album |
| 2009 | Evolution of a Man | Album |
| 2008 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Album |
| 2007 | Gold | Album |
| 2006 | Find Myself in You | Single |
| 2006 | Ten | Album |
| 2006 | Used to Be My Girl | Single |
| 2005 | Gemini | Album |
| 2003 | U-Turn | Album |
| 2002 | From There to Here: 1989-2002 | Album |
| 2001 | Love of My Life | Single |
Show all 27 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Superhero | Album |
| 1999 | Back at One | Single |
| 1999 | Back at One | Album |
| 1997 | Anytime | Album |
| 1997 | You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time) | Single |
| 1995 | I Remember You | Album |
| 1995 | Still in Love | Single |
| 1994 | I'll Take Her | Single |
| 1992 | Brian McKnight | Album |
| 1992 | The Way Love Goes | Single |
| Bethlehem | Album | |
| Exodus | Album |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 30 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | American Music Award | Won | |
| 2000 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist | Back at One | Won |
| 1999 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | Won | |
| 2007 | BET Her Award | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | Love of My Life | Nominated |
| 2001 | American Music Award | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song | Love of My Life | Nominated |
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated |
Show all 33 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 2000 | MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video | Nominated | |
| 2000 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist | Back at One | Nominated |
| 2000 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male | Back at One | Nominated |
| 2000 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | Back at One | Nominated |
| 1999 | American Music Award | Nominated | |
| 1999 | American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album | Anytime | Nominated |
| 1999 | Grammy Award for Best Music Video | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album | Back at One | Nominated |
| 1999 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Anytime | Nominated |
| 1998 | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 1998 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male | I Remember You | Nominated |
| 1994 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo | Love Is | Nominated |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male | Brian McKnight | Nominated |
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Naked | Film | |
| 2009 | Black Dynamite | Film | |
| 2003 | The Beat | Film |
Personal life
He studied at Maynard Evans High School and Oakwood University.
Brian McKnight Photos
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Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Brian McKnight?
Brian McKnight is 57 years old, born on 5 June 1969 in Buffalo.
What is Brian McKnight known for?
Brian McKnight is known for Naked (2017).
What is Brian McKnight’s nationality?
Brian McKnight is American, born in Buffalo.
Has Brian McKnight won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including American Music Award (2001).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1153370), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0
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