Brian McKnight
{{Short description|American singer-songwriter and record producer}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Brian McKnight
| birth_name = Brian Kelly McKnight
| image = Brian McKnight by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg
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| caption = McKnight at the 2019 Celebrity Fight Night
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|06|05}}
| birth_place = Buffalo, New York, U.S.
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- songwriter
- record producer
- actor
- multi-instrumentalist
- arranger
}}
| education = Maynard Evans High School
Oakwood College (no degree)
| years_active = 1988–present
| children = 5
| works = {{hlist|Discography|filmography|production}}
| net_worth =
| spouse = {{plainlist|
- {{marriage|Julie McKnight|1990|2003|reason=div}}
- {{marriage|Leilani Mendoza|2017}}
}}
| awards = Full list
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| origin = Orlando, Florida, U.S.
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| instrument = {{flatlist|
- Vocals
- piano
- keyboards
- guitar
- bass guitar
- trumpet
- flugelhorn
- trombone
- tuba
- percussion
}}
| genre = {{flat list|
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| label = {{hlist|SoNo|Universal|Kobalt|E1|Razor & Tie|Warner Bros.|Motown|Polygram|Mercury|Wing}}
| past_member_of = Black Men United
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| alias =
| website = {{URL|mcknight360.com}}
}}
}}
Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr.{{Cite news |last=Elibert |first=Mark |date=October 22, 2023 |title=Brian McKnight Criticized for Changing His Name Following the Birth of His Son |work=Complex |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/brian-mcknight-criticized-for-changing-his-name |access-date=October 22, 2023}} (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/work/312266358|title=ACE Repertory|website=www.ascap.com|access-date=November 19, 2019}}{{cite news|url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_9_55/ai_63165399/pg_3|title=Brian McKnight on Fame, Family and Female Fans|access-date=January 8, 2007|work=FindArticles.com|date=July 2000|first=Aldore|last=Collier|archive-date=October 14, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014162531/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_9_55/ai_63165399/pg_3|url-status=dead}} An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma.
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-charting song; it preceded the album of the same name (1999), which was the first of four of his albums—Superhero (2001), U Turn (2003), and Gemini (2005)—to consecutively debut within the top ten of the Billboard 200. His ninth album, Ten (2006) marked his final major label release.
His work has earned him 16 Grammy Award nominations,{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8496622/grammys-2019-first-time-winners|title=12 Artists Who Could Win Their First Grammy in 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 18, 2019}} third only to Zubin Mehta and Snoop Dogg for the record of most nominations for the award without a win.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/30/19/sleep-well-brother-in-live-video-brian-mcknight-sings-in-memory-of-james-ingram|title='Sleep well, brother': In live video, Brian McKnight sings in memory of James Ingram|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=February 18, 2019}}
Early life
McKnight was born in Buffalo, New York to Claude McKnight, Jr. and Ruth Elaine Willis. His music experience began in childhood when he became a member of his church choir, which was directed by his grandfather. At the age of ten, McKnight and his family moved to Orlando, Florida, and began his musical ambitions in his early teens.{{cite web | url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2020/01/14/brian-mcknight-prizes-orlando-memories-talks-final-album/ | title=Brian McKnight prizes Orlando memories, talks final album | date=January 14, 2020 }} He started composing instrumental material while learning to play several instruments. McKnight formed a band and began performing his original songs at local venues. By the age of 18, he was offered a publishing deal and subsequently moved to Los Angeles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/brian-mcknight-mn0000517074/biography|title=Brian McKnight Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=AllMusic}}
Career
= Mercury Records: ''Brian McKnight'' and ''Anytime'' (1990–1997) =
McKnight's older brother, Claude V. 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. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.superiorpics.com/brian_mcknight/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203141649/http://www.superiorpics.com/brian_mcknight/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2013|title=Brian McKnight Back at One|access-date=January 15, 2010|work=SuperiorPics.com|year=2009}} His self-titled debut album Brian McKnight was released in 1992, and peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart. His first release was "The Way Love Goes", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album also featured the ballad and Top 20 single, "One Last Cry". It was followed by two more albums for Mercury, I Remember You (1995) and Anytime (1997). Anytime, McKnight's final album with Mercury, sold over two million copies and was nominated for a Grammy. The video for "Anytime", directed by Darren Grant, was nominated for Best Male Video at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards. In 1997, McKnight recorded "Remember the Magic" for Walt Disney World's 25th anniversary.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} After the release of his self-titled debut album, McKnight was part of the group Black Men United alongside Gerald Levert, his then-labelmate Joe, Christopher Williams, Boyz II Men, and others for the song "U Will Know", featured on the soundtrack to the film Jason's Lyric, released in late 1994, in which he produced it with D'Angelo.
= Motown Records: ''Bethlehem'' and ''Back at One'' (1998–2004) =
McKnight signed with Motown in 1998 and released a Christmas album, Bethlehem, the first of five albums he released on Motown.
In 1998, McKnight was a guest star on the show Sister Sister. He appeared in multiple episodes, as Tia and Tamera's college professor.
In 1999, McKnight released Back at One, his most successful album to date, which eventually went on to sell over three million copies. Additionally, Back at One is one of four of McKnight's studio albums to reach the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, reaching number 7 on October 9, 1999.[http://www.billboard.com/artist/297206/brian-mcknight/chart?f=305/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504083845/https://www.billboard.com/artist/297206/brian-mcknight/chart?f=305%2F|date=May 4, 2018}}, Brian McKnight's chart history on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
In 2004, McKnight co-wrote the song "Wait" with Australian soul artist Guy Sebastian, which appeared on Sebastian's Beautiful Life album.
= Warner Brothers: ''Ten'' and media/radio gigs (2005–2014) =
In late 2005, McKnight signed with Warner Bros. Records and released the album Ten during December 2006. It was his only studio album with the label. Three singles were released from the album: "Find Myself in You" (which originally appeared on the soundtrack to the 2006 Tyler Perry movie Madea's Family Reunion), "Used to Be My Girl" and "What's My Name".
In October 2007, McKnight made his Broadway debut in the show Chicago.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
Between 2006 and 2010, McKnight hosted The Brian McKnight Morning Show, a radio show with Pat Prescott on KTWV The Wave in Los Angeles. The show was briefly simulcast on KHJZ-FM, Smooth Jazz 95.7 The Wave in Houston, Texas. In January 2009, McKnight hosted "The Brian McKnight Show" on 98.7 KISS FM in New York City.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
In 2009, McKnight appeared in the eighth season of Celebrity Apprentice.[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/08/arts/AP-TV-Celebrity-Apprentice.html?_r=1 Trump Rounds Up Celebs for New Season of the Apprentice] New York Times, January 8, 2009 Each celebrity played to raise money for the charity of his or her choice. McKnight elected to play for Youthville USA.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
Between September 2009 and May 2010, McKnight served as the media personality and hosted{{cite web|url=http://www.prlog.org/10325400-stevie-wonder-confirmed-as-first-guest-on-premiere-of-the-brian-mcknight-show.html|title=Stevie Wonder Confirmed as First Guest on Premiere of The Brian McKnight Show|access-date=January 15, 2010|work=PRLog.org|date=August 2009}} The Brian McKnight Show, a late night talk show billed as a combination of talk and variety which aired in syndication.
McKnight sang the National Anthem for MLB Opening Day in Cincinnati, Ohio with his sons Brian, Jr. and Niko on March 31, 2011. He had previously sung the National Anthem for the 1997 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, Game 6 of the 2002 World Series in Anaheim, California (near his Los Angeles home), and the 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Detroit. He has also made numerous other "National Anthem" appearances throughout his career. Additionally, McKnight sang "God Bless America" in the 7th inning of Game 7 of the National League Champion Series in San Francisco on October 22, 2012.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
On April 23, 2012, McKnight posted to YouTube "If You're Ready To Learn", which has been characterized by Billboard as a "filthy jam". Billboard selected this lyric from the work to quote: "Let me show you how your p—y works / Since you didn't bring it to me first."{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Lipshutz|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/491196/brian-mcknight-previews-adult-mixtape-with-explicit-slow-jam|title=Brian McKnight Previews 'Adult Mixtape' with Explicit Slow Jam|publisher=Billboard|date=April 24, 2012|access-date=December 16, 2012}} Other media outlets such as MTV, the Toronto Sun, and NewMediaRockstars{{cite web|url=http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/06/brian-mcknight-interview/ |title=Brian McKnight Interview | R&B Legend |publisher=Newmediarockstars.com |date=June 19, 2012 |access-date=December 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227105859/http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/06/brian-mcknight-interview/ |archive-date=December 27, 2012 }} have also written about McKnight's recent, more adult-oriented efforts.{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2012/04/25/brian-mcknight-vulgar-sex-song-a-joke|title=Brian McKnight: 'Vulgar sex song a joke'|work=torontosun |publisher=Toronto Sun|date=April 25, 2012|access-date=December 16, 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/04/26/brian-mcknight-sexual-song-adult-mixtape-boredom/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428073639/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/04/26/brian-mcknight-sexual-song-adult-mixtape-boredom/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 28, 2012|title=Brian McKnight Officially Re-Releasing Sexual Anthem|publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com|date=April 26, 2012|access-date=December 16, 2012}} Shortly after the single's release, McKnight and Funny or Die revealed that the single was a collaboration between the two. McKnight later explained that he wrote the parody as a commentary on the state of R&B, which he noted was in a period of degradation overall with famous radio station 98.7 Kiss FM shuttering and hit singles being inferior quality music, among other ailments.{{cite web|last1=MaxwellSchad|title=Brian McKnight on why he wrote "If You're Ready to Learn"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAxQLwPqk4c| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/UAxQLwPqk4c| archive-date=November 17, 2021 | url-status=live|website=YouTube|date=May 17, 2012 |access-date=August 19, 2014}}{{cbignore}}
= Brian McKnight Music and Kobalt: ''Better'' (2015–2016) =
On August 14, 2015, McKnight released the single "Uh Oh Feeling", the first track from his album Better. It was released on his own label, Brian McKnight Music LLC via Kobalt Label Services.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/6663851/brian-mcknight-uh-oh-feeling-single-kobalt|title=Exclusive: Brian McKnight Teams With Kobalt for New Single 'Uh Oh Feeling'|publisher=Billboard|date=August 14, 2015|access-date=August 19, 2015}} Better was released on February 26, 2016. The album received positive reviews.{{cite web|url=http://singersroom.com/content/2016-02-29/listen-brian-mcknights-album-better-is-now-available-for-streaming/|title=Brian McKnight releases 12th studio album 'Better' |publisher=Singersroom|date=February 29, 2016|access-date=April 13, 2016}}
= SoNo Recording: ''An Evening with...'' and ''Genesis'' (2016–present) =
On September 23, 2016 (twenty years from the date of his studio album Anytime), McKnight released his first live CD, DVD and Blu-ray collection entitled An Evening with Brian McKnight (in partnership with independent recording label, SoNo Recording Group, via the Universal Music Group). The concert was recorded in Los Angeles, at the historic Saban Theatre. The release includes fourteen songs performed live with his full band, plus three newly written and recorded songs. The first single, "Everything", reached the Top 20 on the national Adult Contemporary charts in September 2016. The CD version of the concert debuted on the Billboard R&B chart at number 13, as a Hot Shot Debut. Also included, is a duet with Gino Vannelli, on the song "Brothers in the End". The Blu-ray and DVD version of the release premiered on the Billboard Music DVD chart at number 9.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
McKnight released the album Genesis on August 25, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/lifestyles/ct-ptb-brian-mcknight-st-0519-20170511-story.html|title=McKnight enjoys 'rebirth' with new single, album|work=Post-Tribune|last=Kostanczuk|first=Bob|date=May 11, 2017|access-date=August 25, 2017}} It featured three Top 30 Urban AC and AC hits: "Everything", "Forever" and "I Want U". Genesis premiered on the Nielsen SoundScan Top 10 Current R&B Albums and Top 20 Current Hip Hop/R&B Albums. The album was produced by Tim Kelley, part of the legendary duo Tim & Bob.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
In January 2018, McKnight was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards. He was nominated for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Album for Genesis (alongside Bruno Mars, Charlie Wilson, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z and Mary J Blige).{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
In May 2018, McKnight announced he was working on his next studio album tentatively titled Bedtime Story, which would be 60 minutes of music "for the bedroom aka baby-making music".{{Cite web|url=https://www.theoaklandpress.com/entertainment/brian-mcknight-at-sound-board-things-to-know/article_96d5ae59-b93b-5e65-8119-a21035539c8d.html|title=Brian McKnight at Sound Board, 3 Things To Know|last=Graff|first=Gary|website=The Oakland Press|language=en|access-date=November 19, 2019}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
In 2021, Brian McKnight competed on The Masked Singer spin-off The Masked Dancer as "Cricket".
Personal life
McKnight was married from 1990–2003 to singer-songwriter, Julie McKnight, and they have two sons together.{{cite news |title=All About Brian McKnight's Kids |url=https://people.com/all-about-brian-mcknight-kids-8382534 |work=People |language=en}} McKnight also has a daughter he fathered from a previous relationship.
Brian McKnight had been estranged from his son Niko for a number of years, dating back to the elder McKnight publicly referring to his oldest kids — Niko and older brother Brian Jr. — as "products of sin".{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/brian-mcknight-product-of-sin-response-1234872017/|title=Brian McKnight’s Son Niko, Ex-Wife Julie Respond After He Labels Older Children "A Product Of Sin"|work=Vibe|date=April 22, 2024|last=Abraham|first=Mya}} On May 30, 2025, Niko passed away due to his battle with cancer.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/brian-mcknight-estranged-son-niko-dead-age-32-cancer-11745520|title=Brian McKnight's Estranged Son Niko Dies of Cancer at 32, His Uncle Reveals|last=Avila|first=Daniela|work=People|date=May 30, 2025}}
In 2014, he began dating Dr. Leilani Malia Mendoza, a pediatric neurophysiologist, and they announced their engagement in May 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BUQBe7LB1pW/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BUQBe7LB1pW |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Brian Mcknight on Instagram: "She said yes ❤❤❤❤❤ took me 42 years to find her and I'm never letting her go I'm so in love with you baby #iloveourlife #priceless…"|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=November 19, 2019}}{{cbignore}} On December 29, 2017, McKnight and Mendoza were married.{{Cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/brian-mcknight-marries-leilani-mendoza-in-new-years-eve-ceremony/|title=Brian McKnight Marries Leilani Malia Mendoza in New Year's Eve Ceremony|date=January 2, 2018|website=Us Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=November 19, 2019}} Mendoza has two children from a previous relationship. McKnight and Mendoza had a son who died in infancy.{{Cite web |title=Brian McKnight Reflects On The Loss Of His Infant Son As Child Abandonment Rumors Surface |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/brian-mcknight-reflects-loss-infant-182803732.html |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=www.yahoo.com |date=May 11, 2022 |language=en-US}} In December 2022, McKnight and Mendoza had another son, Brian Kainoa Makoa Jr. McKnight legally changed his name to Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. to match his new son's name.
= Religion =
Brian McKnight was raised a Seventh-day Adventist. Religion was important in the McKnight family, with many generations being Seventh-day Adventists. His grandfather was a pastor of a church, and his mother played the piano and sang in a gospel choir in Buffalo's Emanuel Temple. Being the youngest of four boys, McKnight became a member of an a cappella gospel quartet with his brothers. He also attended Oakwood College, a Seventh-day Adventist university in Huntsville, Alabama, from 1987 to 1989. In his second year, McKnight got into trouble for violating Oakwood's rules about dormitory visitors for having his girlfriend in his dorm room. They were both expelled.{{Cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/music-popular-and-jazz-biographies/brian-mcknight|title=Brian McKnight Biography|website=Encyclopedia.com|access-date=August 17, 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/hc1c1i/this-day-in-black-history-june-5-1969|title=This in Black History|last=Jones|first=Joyce|date=June 5, 2014|website=Bet|access-date=August 17, 2018}}
Discography
{{main|Brian McKnight discography}}
Studio albums
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{{col-2}}
- Brian McKnight (1992)
- I Remember You (1995)
- Anytime (1997)
- Bethlehem (1998)
- Back at One (1999)
- Superhero (2001)
- U Turn (2003)
- Gemini (2005)
- Ten (2006)
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (2008)
- Evolution of a Man (2009)
- Just Me (2011)
- More Than Words (2013)
- Better (2016)
- Genesis (2017)
- Exodus (2020)
- McKnighttime Lullabies (2023)
{{col-end}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable"
|+ ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |
| 2000
| Himself | TV movie |
| 2003
| The Beat | Record Executive | |
| 2005
| Leverage | Joe | |
| 2009
| Sweet Meat | |
| 2011
| Cheaper to Keep Her | Raymond Mays | Video |
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| Note to Self | Doctor William Thompson | |
| Fuzzy Giners
| Professor | Short |
| 2013
| The Country Christmas Story | Danny Gibson | TV movie |
| rowspan="2"| 2017
| Testimonial | |
| Naked
| Himself | |
=Television=
| class="wikitable"
|+ ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |
| rowspan="2"| 1993
| Stanley T in Da House | Himself | Episode: "Boyz II Men" |
| The Mickey Mouse Club
| Himself | Episode: "Episode #6.18" |
| 1993–01
| Himself | Recurring Guest |
| {{nowrap|1993–05}}
| Himself | Recurring Guest |
| 1994
| Martin | Himself | Episode: "Love Is in Your Face: Part 2" |
| rowspan="2"| 1995
| Himself | Episode: "CAT" |
| Midnight Mac
| Himself | Episode: "Episode #1.1" |
| rowspan="2"| 1996
| Himself | Episode: "Wake Up to the Breakup" |
| Martin
| Himself | Episode: "Where the Party At" |
| 1997
| Himself | Episode: "Coming to Chicago" |
| rowspan="3"| 1998
| Himself | Episode: "Ready or Not" |
| Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
| Himself/Co-Host | Main Co-Host |
| Soul Train Christmas Starfest
| Himself/Host | Main Host |
| 1998–99
| Keith/Clarence | Recurring Cast: Season 6 |
| rowspan="2"| 1999
| Mad TV | Himself | Episode: "Episode #4.16" |
| Soul Train Music Awards
| Himself/Co-Host | Main Co-Host |
| 2000
| Himself/Panelist | Recurring Panelist |
| rowspan="5"| 2001
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Himself/Contestant | Episode: "Top of the Charts Edition, Show 2-4" |
| The Wayne Brady Show
| Himself | Episode: "Pilot" |
| The Parkers
| Himself | Episode: "Crazy Love" |
| {{nowrap|Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America}}
| Himself | Main Guest |
| VH1 Presents the 80's
| Himself | Episode: "Hip Hop/R&B" |
| 2002
| Himself | Episode: "Anniversary" |
| rowspan="5"| 2003
| Himself/Guest Judge | Episode: "The One with Singer Brian McKnight" |
| American Juniors
| Himself/Guest Judge | Episode: "Episode #1.9" & "#1.10" |
| MTV Cribs
| Himself | Episode: "Oct 13, 2003" |
| Pyramid
| {{nowrap|Himself/Celebrity Contestant}} | Episode: "Oct 16, 2003" |
| Platinum
| Mace | Episode: "Power" |
| rowspan="2"| 2004
| Himself | Episode: "Home Improvement" |
| Soundstage
| Himself | Episode: "Chris Isaak Christmas" |
| 2005
| Stokely Carmichael | Episode: "The Commencement" |
| 2006
| Himself | Episode: "Episode #1.2" |
| 2007
| Himself | Episode: "All That Glitters" |
| rowspan="3"| 2008
| Secret Talents of the Stars | Himself/Judge | Episode: "Episode #1.1" |
| America's Got Talent
| Himself | Episode: "Episode #3.20" |
| Great Performances
| Himself | Episode: "Hit Man: David Foster and Friends" |
| 2009
| Himself/Contestant | Contestant: Season 8 |
| 2009–10
| The Brian McKnight Show | Himself/Host | Main Host |
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives | Himself | Episode: "A Place Called Home" |
| The Mumblesteens
| Himself | Episode: "Secret Lover" |
| rowspan="2"| 2013
| Himself | {{nowrap|Episode: "Hamboards, Scan, ScreenMend, Sunday Night Slow Jams"}} |
| Minute Motivations
| Himself | Episode: "Holiday Special" |
| 2015
| Himself | Episode: "Hollywood in Vienna 2015: Tales of Mystery" |
| 2015–16
| Himself/Celebrity Player | Episode: "Brian McKnight & Nia Vardalos 1-3" |
| 2017
| Pastor | Episode: "Take 'em to Church" |
| rowspan="2"| 2021
| Contestant/Cricket | Main Contestant |
| American Idol
| Himself | Episode: "410 (All Star Duets and Solos)" |
| rowspan="2"| 2022
| Star Tracker | Himself | Episode: "The Pursuit of the Dream" |
| Atlanta
| Himself | Episode: "The Goof Who Sat By the Door" |
Awards and nominations
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Brian McKnight}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Year ! Nominee/work ! Category ! Result |
|---|
| rowspan="2" | American Music Awards
| rowspan="2" | 1999 | Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | {{nom}} |
| Anytime
| {{nom}} |
| BET Awards
| 2007 | Brian McKnight | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="16" | Grammy Awards
| 1994 | "Love Is" with Vanessa Williams | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" | 1999
| "Anytime" | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| "The Only One For Me"
| Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" | 2000
| {{nom}} |
| "Back at One"
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="3" | 2001
| "6, 8, 12" | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| "Stay or Let It Go"
| Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| "Coming Back Home" with BeBe Winans & Joe
| Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="5" | 2002
| "Still" | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| "My Kind of Girl" with Justin Timberlake
| Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" | "Love of My Life"
| Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| Best R&B Song
| {{nom}} |
| "Win" from Men of Honor
| Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | {{nom}} |
| 2003
| "All the Way" with Kenny G | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | {{nom}} |
| 2004
| "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda" | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| 2005
| "What We Do Here" | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" | MTV Video Music Awards
| 1998 | "Anytime" | {{nom}} |
| 2000
| "Back at One" | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="5" | NAACP Image Awards
| 2000 | "Back at One" | {{won}} |
| 2001
| "Stay or Let It Go" | Outstanding Male Artist | {{nom}} |
| 2002
| Outstanding Male Artist | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| rowspan="2" | Genesis | Outstanding Male Artist | {{nom}} |
| Outstanding Album
| {{nom}} |
| Pop Awards
| Brian McKnight | Lifetime Achievement Award | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="4" | Soul Train Music Awards
| 1999 | "Anytime" | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" | 2000
| "Back at One" | Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | {{nom}} |
| Back at One
| {{nom}} |
| 2002
| "Love of My Life" | Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | {{nom}} |
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20040825004146/http://www.bmcknight.com/ Brian McKnight official website]
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20000229110245/http://www.brian-mcknight.com/ Brian McKnight entertainment website]}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20021113055934/http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/mcknight_brian/bio.jhtml Brian McKnight's Biography] from VH1
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080916171540/http://www.vibe.com/celebs/feature.html?id=163 Brian McKnight's Profile] from VIBE
- [http://www.brianmcknightfans.com Brian McKnight Fans Website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20081210171158/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2008/12/brian-mcknight.html Blogs.OrlandoSentinel.com]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20040825004146/http://www.bmcknight.com/ Brian McKnight JUST ME 2011 World Tour]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20061201113905/http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12044291 Music.Yahoo.com ]
- [https://www.tiktok.com/@claudemcknight/video/7510063986675666207?_r=1&_t=ZT-8wn4NKOcwZy Announcement of Niko McKnight's death from Claude McKnight] via [https://Tiktok.com Tiktok]
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