The Legends of R&B show returns to SA in December featuring Brian McKnight and Brandy. They’ve each sold millions of albums worldwide
Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 17 albums to date, with several going 2 and 3x platinum, and he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. In addition to being a singer, songwriter and producer, McKnight is also a charismatic personality who’s 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 5 rated show 2 years running.
Top 20 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart
McKnight has also used his industry knowledge as a red carpet host for Extra! In 2007, and he stepped into Broadway with a successful run as Billy Flynn in Chicago. Now to mark his 25th anniversary as a recording artist, McKnight debuts his 18th album, Genesis, on August 25, 2017, which will be released worldwide through SRG | SONOS Recording Group and will feature the hit single Forever. As the lead single from Genesis, Forever hit the Top 20 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart and continues to surge up the Adult R&B (Urban AC) radio charts all over the country.
‘Never Say Never’
Brandy has sold more than 40 million albums (including the 5x-platinum selling Never Say Never) and is ranked one of the best-selling female artists in American music history by the RIAA, having sold over 11 million albums in the US. During her reign she recorded five albums In 1998 – Never Say Never, 2002 – Full Moon, 2004 – Afrodisiac, 2008 – Human, and 2012 Two Eleven. She has also earned scores of awards, including a Grammy, an AMA, two Soul Train Music Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, three Billboard Awards, four MTV Awards, six Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, two Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, and three BMI Awards.
At the top of 2016, Brandy released Beggin & Pleadin, a bluesy trap-soul melody that was greeted with much admiration. There is more to come as Brandy works towards recording her seventh studio album.
The shows are presented by East Coast Radio, 947, Kfm 94.5, Channel 24 and Mzansi Magic. Another Big Concerts Experience.
What: Legends of R&B Tour with Brian McKnight and Brandy
When, where:
Pretoria
Saturday 9 December 2017, Sun Arena, Time Square, R480 – R945
Johannesburg
Sunday 10 December 2017, Ticketpro Dome, R480 – R1000
Cape Town
Tuesday 12 December 2017, Grand Arena, GrandWest, R480 – R945
Durban
Thursday 14 December 2017, Durban ICC, R425 – R845
Tickets: www.bigconcerts.co.za, www.computicket.co.za
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