Brian McKnight's Ten Greatest Hits

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Updated on 03/18/17

Born June 5, 1969 in Buffalo, New York, Brian McKnight is a composer, producer and recording artist who plays eight instruments: piano, guitar, bass, percussion, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn, and trumpet. He has has received 16 Grammy Awards nominations in his career. His honors include an American Music Award, Billboard Music Award, Soul Train Music Award, and NAACP Image Award. His brother, Claude McKnIght, is a member of the group Take 6. McKnight has recorded with numerous stars including Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kenny G., Take 6, and Josh Groban.

Here is a list of "Brian McKnight's Ten Greatest Hits."

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1999 - "Back At One"

The title song of Brian McKnight's 1999 Back At One CD was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male. It was certified gold, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and number seven on the R&B chart.

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1993 - "Love Is" with Vanessa Williams

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Brian McKnight and Vanessa Williams were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their 1993 duet, "Love Is," from the Beverly Hills, 90210 television series soundtrack. The song remained at number one for three weeks on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and reached number three on the Hot 100. "Love Is" won a Billboard Music Award for Adult Contemporary Single of the Year.

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1997- "Anytime"

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The title song from Brian McKnight's 1997 Anytime CD reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart despite the fact that it was not officially released as a single. It won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male.

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1993 - "One Last Cry"

From Brian McKnight's 1992 self-titled debut solo CD, "One Last Cry" was his first solo top ten hit, reaching number eight on the Billboard R&B chart, and number thirteen on the Hot 100.

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1997 - "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" featuring Mase

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"You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" by Brian McKnight featuring Mase reached number four on the Billboard R&B chart, and number seventeen on the Hot 100. Diddy produced the song for McKnight's third studio album, Anytime.

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1993 - "Let It Snow" wth Boyz II Men

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In 1993, Brian McKnight co-wrote and co-produced, and was featured on "Let It Snow" with Boyz II Men. From their Christmas Interpretations CD, the song reached number 17 on the Billboard R&B chart, and number 32 on the Hot 100.

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1998 - "Hold Me" featuring Tone

From Brian McKnight's 1997 double platinum Anytime CD, "Hold Me" featuring Tone reached number twelve on the Billboard R&B chart.

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1995 - "Crazy Love"

Brian McKnight recorded a cover version of the 1970 Van Morrison ballad "Crazy Love" for his 1995 I Remember You CD. The song peaked at number ten on the Billboard R&B chart.

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1992 - "The Way Love Goes"

Brian McKnight at the 28th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 8, 2001. Kevin Winter/ABC/Getty Images

Brian McKnight launched his solo career in 1992 by co-writing and co- producing his first single, "The Way Loves Goes." From his self-titled debut album, the song peaked at number eleven on the Billboard R&B chart.

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2001 - "Love of My Life"

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Brian McKnight received two Grammy Award nominations for his 2011 single, "Love Of My Life": Best R&B Song, and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. He was also nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male.