US singer Brian Mcknight coming to SA

Marmalade Productions is proud to announce the multi-award winning Brian McKnight live in concert in South Africa this September.

McKnight will perform live at Carnival City Festival Lawns on September 19, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban, on September 16, and at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino, in Cape Town, on September 17.

Tickets are priced from R295 per person.

As an artist who needs no introduction, McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history.

He has released 15 albums to date, with several going platinum, and he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

In addition to being a singer, songwriter and producer, McKnight is also a talented and charismatic personality who has hosted “Soul Session Countdown with Brian McKnight” on BETJ. In addition, “The Brian McKnight Morning Show” on KTWV the Wave Smooth Jazz radio station, was a top five rated show two years years running.

In 2009 Brian started hosting his own radio show “The Brian McKnight Show” which ran in over 60 markets and was syndicated through ABC Radio. Brian also hosted his own nationally syndicated TV show “The Brian McKnight Show” which was syndicated in over 200 markets.

Journalists who have interviewed McKnight over the years are usually caught off guard by his humour as well as his deep understanding of the entertainment industry as both a professional and a fan.

McKnight has also used his vast industry knowledge as a red carpet host for Extra! In 2007, McKnight stepped into Broadway with a successful run as Billy Flynn in Chicago. He was also a contestant on the Donald Trump hit show “Celebrity Apprentice” and toured nationwide in 2009 in the play, “Cheaper to Keep Her” with Vivica A. Fox.

Born in Buffalo, New York, McKnight’s musical career began in childhood when he became a member of his church choir and a bandleader for his high school, Sweet Home High School.

By the age of 19, he signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records.

In 1992, his self-titled album “Brian McKnight” was released followed by “I Remember You” (1995) and “Anytime” (1997). “Anytime” sold over two million copies and was nominated for a Grammy. In 1999 McKnight released “Back at One” on Motown Records, which sold over three million copies. During his career, McKnight has worked with Quincy Jones, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Willie Nelson and Kenny G.

Along with 16 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.

He has successfully navigated the boundaries of EVERY entertainment medium in an industry that is known for its revolving door of artists.

Brian McKnight will be releasing his soulful 16th album “Better” in August this year, he is not only getting better with age, but also with life, love and music – a journey echoed in the sounds and lyrics of his most heart-felt album to date.

“I’m taking it back to basics,” McKnight explains of the new album. “Creating music like we did 20 years ago – completely organic, all real instruments. The truth is, I’m in love and love makes us better, it makes us come alive, and I wanted to convey that through this album in a very relatable, authentic way.”

Support acts in each city will be announced in September. Fans can be assured of a great night out!

Don’t miss out on a great evening of his best and most favourite hits.

Book now at Computicket or Shoprite Checkers.

For more information, contact André Gilbertson at Gail Force Media on 083-448-7047 or andre@gailforcemedia.com