Brian McKnight Embraces the Holiday Spirit on New Album
Award winning R&B singer Brian McKnight releases an album of original and classic holiday music.
Los Angeles, CA, November 08, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Brian McKnight is gearing up to release his 11th album, a collection of holiday songs titled I’ll Be Home For Christmas. This album will be released on Brian’s own record label Gemini 3 and distributed by Razor & Tie. The album will be in stores November 1st, and online at BMcKnight.com. Brian will be touring both domestically and internationally in support of the album.
McKnight’s past foray into this genre was the hugely successful 1998 release Bethlehem. “Christmas has always held a very special place in my life and my heart,” says McKnight “when it arrives, it brings with it memories of the past and the promise of a future of memories with friends and family all over the world.” The 12-track disc includes McKnight’s take on holiday classics such as “Silent Night” and “Silver Bells” and features collaborations with Vince Gill, Josh Groban Take 6 and Noel Schajris. McKnight makes it a family affair On “Let it Snow” singing a duet with his sons Brian Jr. & Nikolas.
McKnight also plans to release his next CD of original music in February 2009.
As an artist who needs no introduction, Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 11 albums to date, 7 of them have gone platinum, with several going 2 and 3x platinum, and he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
In an industry known for a constantly revolving door of artists, McKnight has easily established himself with an enviable record of chart consistency, has toured successfully for over a decade, and has collaborated with performers across every genre including Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Puffy, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Willie Nelson and Kenny G.
With seemingly endless talent, and never one to sit back on his accomplishments, McKnight has crossed the boundaries of every medium. He is currently hosting Soul Session Countdown with Brian McKnight on BETJ. In addition, The Brian McKnight Morning Show on KTWV The Wave Smooth Jazz radio station, has been a Top 5 rated show 2 years running. 2009 will see Brian will expanding his horizons even more, with a syndicated radio show, a new talk show tentatively titled McKnight at Night, and as a contestant on next season’s Celebrity Apprentice. Brian has used his vast industry knowledge as a red carpet host for Extra!, and in 2007 McKnight stepped into Broadway with a run as “Billy Flynn” in Chicago. This was McKnight’s second foray into musical theatre; in 2005 McKnight performed in Cheaters the theatrical adaptation of a Jerome Dickey novel. In 2006 McKnight scored Daddy’s Little Girls for Tyler Perry, in the same year he released his most recent album; TEN.
Along with several Grammy nominations, McKnight has been the recipient of American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, NAACP Image and Blockbuster Awards, and Billboard Songwriter of The Year.
For Media Inquiries; please contact Janell Jones Janell@Harlotunlimited.com 310.859.8870.
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McKnight’s past foray into this genre was the hugely successful 1998 release Bethlehem. “Christmas has always held a very special place in my life and my heart,” says McKnight “when it arrives, it brings with it memories of the past and the promise of a future of memories with friends and family all over the world.” The 12-track disc includes McKnight’s take on holiday classics such as “Silent Night” and “Silver Bells” and features collaborations with Vince Gill, Josh Groban Take 6 and Noel Schajris. McKnight makes it a family affair On “Let it Snow” singing a duet with his sons Brian Jr. & Nikolas.
McKnight also plans to release his next CD of original music in February 2009.
As an artist who needs no introduction, Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 11 albums to date, 7 of them have gone platinum, with several going 2 and 3x platinum, and he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
In an industry known for a constantly revolving door of artists, McKnight has easily established himself with an enviable record of chart consistency, has toured successfully for over a decade, and has collaborated with performers across every genre including Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Puffy, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Willie Nelson and Kenny G.
With seemingly endless talent, and never one to sit back on his accomplishments, McKnight has crossed the boundaries of every medium. He is currently hosting Soul Session Countdown with Brian McKnight on BETJ. In addition, The Brian McKnight Morning Show on KTWV The Wave Smooth Jazz radio station, has been a Top 5 rated show 2 years running. 2009 will see Brian will expanding his horizons even more, with a syndicated radio show, a new talk show tentatively titled McKnight at Night, and as a contestant on next season’s Celebrity Apprentice. Brian has used his vast industry knowledge as a red carpet host for Extra!, and in 2007 McKnight stepped into Broadway with a run as “Billy Flynn” in Chicago. This was McKnight’s second foray into musical theatre; in 2005 McKnight performed in Cheaters the theatrical adaptation of a Jerome Dickey novel. In 2006 McKnight scored Daddy’s Little Girls for Tyler Perry, in the same year he released his most recent album; TEN.
Along with several Grammy nominations, McKnight has been the recipient of American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, NAACP Image and Blockbuster Awards, and Billboard Songwriter of The Year.
For Media Inquiries; please contact Janell Jones Janell@Harlotunlimited.com 310.859.8870.
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