Monday, E1 Music (ETO.L) announced the signing of Brian McKnight to its diverse roster of artists. Under this universal deal, McKnight will release two albums. E1 Music will also release a single from McKnight, the R&B group featuring Brian McKnight Jr. and Niko McKnight. The first album is slated for release in September 2009 and will feature music legend Stevie Wonder and Jill Scott.
Brian McKnight has released 11 albums throughout his career, 7 of them having gone Platinum, and has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. He 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.
E1 Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries.
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