Brian McKnight

Brian McKnight is a multi-instrumentalist who plays eight instruments including piano, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet. McKnight is perhaps most recognized for his strong falsetto range, and is widely regarded as one of the strongest talents in the adult urban contemporary R&B genre.

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Brian McKnight has announced he will release his new album, 'More Than Words,' on March 4th 2013. The album will include a collaboration with singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat and first single, 'Sweeter,' will bring many longtime fans back to Brian's roots, with its heartfelt lyrics and melodic tempo. 'Sweeter' was also the Number 2 most added song at urban radio in the US, and is growing rapidly.

'More Than Words' will be Brian's 15th album to date. Seven of his albums were certified Platinum, and he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Brian 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.

Brian received 16 Grammy nominations, and has been the recipient of American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Blockbuster Awards, and a Billboard Songwriter of The Year Award.

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