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: https://kochent.edgeboss.net/qtime/kochent/brianmcknight/fall.mov
For more information, go to www.bmcknight.com/
