
Brian McKnight
Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and Melissa. His work has earned him 16 Grammy Award nominations, third only to Zubin Mehta and Snoop Dogg for the record of most nominations for the award without a win. His first hit song, "Love Is" (with Vanessa Williams) was recorded for the Beverly Hills, 90210 soundtrack in 1993, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, his single "One Last Cry" peaked at number 13 on the chart and spawned from his eponymous debut studio album (1992), which was released by Mercury Records the year prior and received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 1997 single, "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" (featuring Mase) peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led his third album, Anytime (1997)—his final release with Mercury before he signed with Motown. His 1999 single, "Back at One" peaked at number two on the chart and remains his highest…
Acting
- 2020A Closer LookSelf1 ep.
- 2018American IdolSelf1 ep.
- 2017SteveSelf1 ep.
- 2012The Eric Andre ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 2006The Greg Behrendt Show2 ep.
- 2006Celebrity Duets9 ep.
- 2005Sound Off with Matt Pinfield1 ep.
- 2003The New Tom Green ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2003PlatinumMace1 ep.
- 2001My Wife and KidsSelf1 ep.
- 2000Music in High PlacesSelf1 ep.
- 1999The Parkers1 ep.
- 1996The Steve Harvey ShowBrian McKnight1 ep.
- 1995Star Search1 ep.
- 1994New York UndercoverSelf1 ep.
- 1994Sister, SisterKeith3 ep.
- 1992MartinBrian McKnight1 ep.
- —Vegas Live! with Clint Holmes & Sheena Easton1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2021American IdolSelf1 ep.
- 2021The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2017SteveSelf1 ep.
- 2013The Eric Andre ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2007Sound Off with Matt Pinfield1 ep.
- 2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 2006LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf1 ep.
- 2006The Greg Behrendt Show2 ep.
- 2005Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self1 ep.
- 2005American DreamsStokely Carmichael1 ep.
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf1 ep.
- 2004The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2003The New Tom Green ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2003PlatinumMace1 ep.
- 2003Star Search1 ep.
- 2003The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 ep.
- 2002My Wife and KidsSelf1 ep.
- 2001The Parkers1 ep.
- 2000Music in High PlacesSelf1 ep.
- 2000Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist5 ep.
- 1998Sister, SisterClarence, Keith3 ep.
- 1999MADtvSelf1 ep.
- 1998Beverly Hills, 902101 ep.
- 1997The Steve Harvey ShowBrian McKnight1 ep.
- 1995New York UndercoverSelf1 ep.
- 1994MartinBrian McKnight1 ep.