Brian McKnight is a well-known musician from the United States who can play a variety of instruments. He is a singer, songwriter, producer, and arranger. He is proficient in the following instruments: trumpet, bass guitar, guitar, percussion, tuba, trombone, piano, and flugelhorn. McKnight has received numerous awards and has appeared in several television series. In his career, he has released twelve studio albums, six video albums, two Christmas albums, and 40 singles.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Brian McKnight |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Brian Kelly McKnight |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 55 years old |
| Birth Date: | 5 June 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.93 m |
| Weight: | 95 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Leilani Malia Mendoza (m. 2017), Julie McKnight (m. 1990–2003) |
| Children: | Yes (Niko McKnight, Brian McKnight Jr., Briana McKnight, Clyde McKnight) |
| Profession: | Singer-Songwriter, Actor, Record Producer, and Multi-instrumentalist |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $15 million |
Brian McKnight Biography
Elaine McKnight and Claude McKnight, Sr. raised Brian McKnight. He was born in Buffalo, New York on June 5, 1969.
During his childhood, he sang in a church choir. He was raised as a Seventh-day Adventist. He attended Maynard Evans High School in Orlando for his education. He attended the Emmanuel Temple as well as Oakwood University.
Brian McKnigh Age, Height, Weight
Brian McKnight was born on June 5, 1969, and is 55 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.93 meters and his weight is 95 kilograms.
Career
Brian McKnight signed a recording contract with Wing Records, a subsidiary of Mercury Records when he was 19 years old. He released his self-titled album in 1992, which was a commercial success.
‘I Remember You,’ his second album, was released in August 1995. McKnight released another commercially successful album, ‘Anytime,’ in 1997. In 1999, ‘Back at One was released. This album went multi-platinum.
He released the album ‘Superhero’ in 2001. This album was released by Motown Records. ‘U-Turn’ was made available in March 2003. McKnight released ‘Gemini’ in 2005. This was followed by ‘Ten’ and ‘Man’s Evolution.’
In 2011, McKnight released the album ‘Just Me.’ He released ‘More Than Words two years later. He released the albums ‘Better’ and ‘An Evening with Brian McKnight in 2016. He released ‘Genesis’ the following year.
He’s also the author of the Christmas albums Bethlehem’ and ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas.’ Gold, From There to Here: 1989-2002, and Ultimate Collection are among his compilation albums.
“The Way Love Goes,” “You Should Be Mine (Don’t Waste Your Time),” “Love Is,” “Crazy Love,” “Back at One,” “The Christmas Song,” and “4th of July” are among his hit singles. He has appeared as a featured artist with Boyz II Men, Will Smith, Bebe, and Kyla.
Brian McKnight’s Net Worth in 2024
Brian McKnight’s net worth is estimated to be more than $15 million as of February 2024. He is able to make this fortune because of the sales of his albums. He has performed with artists such as Mariah Carey, Josh Groban, Kenny G, Ivete Sangalo, and Take 6.
He has also appeared on the soundtracks of several films. McKnight has also appeared in films and television shows such as ‘Sweet Meat,’ ‘Martin,’ ‘Living Single,’ ‘Beverly Hills 90210,’ and ‘Naked.’ He has performed on Broadway and hosted the radio show ‘The Brian McKnight Morning Show.’
Brian McKnight is one of the world’s most famous singers. He is also involved in a number of other projects and was a contestant on ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ He has also hosted the radio show ‘The Brian McKnight Show’ and performed in a variety of settings.
Brian McKnight Wife, Marriage
Brian McKnight married Julie McKnight in 1990. Brain McKnight, Jr. and Niko are the couple’s two children. In 2003, the couple divorced. He married Leilani Mendoza in 2017.
McKnight maintains a friendly relationship with Steve Harvey. He belongs to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is a fifth-generation member. Claude, his brother, is a member of the band Take 6.
