Brian McKnight returns with double album and tour

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    May 9, 2011 - (New York, NY)—Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Brian McKnight announces the release of his new album, “Just Me,” on July 12, 2011.  “Just Me” will be a two-disc set, and will include a full studio album and a bonus live disc. 

    McKnight says, “For me, one of the greatest things about this album is that all the new tracks were collaborations between me and my sons BJ & Niko. Under the name C.A.T.S., we wrote and co-produced these tracks with a sound I think the fans are going to love.”

    May 9, 2011 - (New York, NY)—Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Brian McKnight announces the release of his new album, “Just Me,” on July 12, 2011.  “Just Me” will be a two-disc set, and will include a full studio album and a bonus live disc. 

    McKnight says, “For me, one of the greatest things about this album is that all the new tracks were collaborations between me and my sons BJ & Niko. Under the name C.A.T.S., we wrote and co-produced these tracks with a sound I think the fans are going to love.”

    The first single, the catchy ballad “Fall,” was #1 most added this week at Urban AC radio, with 26 adds.  The single is now available on iTunes. 

    Brian is currently on tour throughout the U.S.  The dates are (more to be added shortly):

     

    May 12                              Phoenix, AZ                       Celebrity Theater

    May 13                              Los Angeles, CA                Nokia Theater L.A. Live

    May 14                              Brooks, CA                       Cache Creek Casino Resort

    May 21                              Stockton, CA                     Bob Hope Theater

    June 2                                Nashville, TN                     Ryman Auditorium

    June 3                                Atlanta, GA                        Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Ctr.

    June 9                                Saratoga, CA                     Montalvo Arts Center

    June 10                              Grand Prairie, TX               Verizon Theater

    June 11                              Birmingham, AL                 Alabama Theater

    June 17                              Concho, OK                      Lucky Star Casino

    June 18                              Newkirk, OK                     First Council Casino

    July 1                                 Kansas City, MO               Uptown Theater

    July 6, 7                             Minneapolis, MN               Dakota Jazz Club

    July 8                                 Detroit, MI                         Chene Park

    July 9                                 Country Club Hills, IL         Country Club Hills Theater

    July 10                               Louisville, KY                    W.L. Lyons Brown Theater

    July 13                               North Tanawanda, NY       Riviera Theater

    July 15                               Providence, RI                   Performing Arts Center

    July 21                               Waterbury, CT                   Palace Theater

    July 23                               New York, NY                  Apollo Theater

    July 24                               Wilmington, DE                  Grand Opera House

    August 5                             Biloxi, MS                          Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

    August 12                           Kansas City, MO               Uptown Theater

    August 20                           Las Vegas, NV                  Cannery Casino Hotel

    September 10                     Seattle, WA                       Benaroya Hall

    November 19                     Gary, IN                            West Side Theater

     

    “Just Me” will be Brian’s 13th 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.

    To listen to “Fall,” go to: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/qtime/kochent/brianmcknight/fall.mov

    For more information, go to www.bmcknight.com/

     
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