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Toni Braxton Biography (c. 1968-)

Born c. 1968, in Severn, MD; daughter of Michael (a minister) and Evelyn (a cosmetology teacher and amateur opera singer) Braxton. Career: Singer and actress. Former member of the group the Braxtons with her sisters. Workedvariously as a secretary and court reporter. Awards, Honors: Grammy Awards, best new artist, 1994, best rhythm and blues female vocalist, 1994 and1995, best rhythm and blues female vocalist, 1997, for "You're Makin' Me High," best pop female vocalist, 1997, for "Un-Break My Heart"; two Soul Train Awards, both 1997; American Music Awards, favorite female soul rhythm and bluesartist and favorite soul rhythm and blues album (for Secrets), both 1997; Image Award nominations, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, outstanding female artist, outstanding song, and two outstandingmusic video nominations, all 1997. Addresses: Office: LaFace, AristaRecords, 6 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019-3901.

Nationality

American

Gender

Female

Occupation

Singer, Actress

Birth Details

c. 1968

Severn, Maryland, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Television Appearances
• Specials
• Performer of "The Christmas Song," Christmas at Home with the Stars, ABC, 1994
• Performer of the song "You're Makin' Me High," Rock 'n' Roll Skating Championship, 1997
• Songs and Visions, Fox, 1997
• An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Education Excellence Benefitingthe United Negro College Fund, BET and syndicated, 1998
• Host, Hollywood and Vinyl: Disney's 101 Greatest Musical Moments,VH1, 1998
• Awards Presentations
• Song performer, MTV Movie Awards, MTV, 1994
• Presenter, The 36th Annual Grammy Awards, 1994
• The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, 1994
• The American Music Awards, 1994
• The Essence Awards, 1994
• Performer of song "All in Love Is Fair," The 25th Anniversary EssenceAwards, 1995
• Presenter, The 13th Annual MTV Video Music Awards, MTV, 1996
• The 1996 Billboard Music Awards, 1996
• The 1996 Essence Awards, 1996
• The VH1 Fashion Awards, VH1, 1996
• The 39th Grammy Awards, 1997
• The 1997 Billboard Music Awards, 1997
• Song performer, The 24th Annual American Music Awards, 1997
• The 11th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, 1997
• The 25th Annual American Music Awards, 1998
• Television Work
• Awards Presentations
• Production elements coordinator and choreographer, The 24th Annual American Music Awards, 1997
• Television Appearances
• Episodic
• ABC in Concert, ABC, 1991
• Herself, Roc, Fox, 1993
• Hosted Video Soul, BET. Appeared in episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show, syndicated; and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC.
• Film Work
• Acting
• Juanita Slocumb, Kingdom Come,2001
• Song Performer for Films
• Performer of songs "Give U My Heart" and "Love Shoulda Brought You Home,"Boomerang, Paramount, 1992
• Performer of song "Let It Flow," Waiting to Exhale, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1995
• Stage Appearances
• Belle, Beauty and the Beast, Palace Theatre, New York City, 1998-99
• RECORDINGS
• Albums
• Toni Braxton, LaFace, 1993
• Secrets, LaFace, 1996
• EPs
• Breathe Again, LaFace, 1993
• How Many Ways, LaFace, 1994
• You're Makin' Me High, Arista, 1996
• Singles
• "Another Sad Love Song," LaFace, 1993
• "You Mean the World to Me/Seven Whole Days," LaFace, 1994
• "How Many Ways," LaFace, 1994
• "Talking in His Sleep," LaFace, 1996
• "You're Makin' Me High," Arista/LaFace, 1996
• "Un-Break My Heart" (first version), LaFace, 1996
• "Un-Break My Heart" (second version), LaFace, 1996
• "I Don't Want To," Arista/LaFace, 1997
• "How Could an Angel Break My Heart?" (first version), LaFace, 1997
• "How Could an Angel Break My Heart?" (second version), LaFace, 1997
• Albums with Others
• LaFace Family Christmas, LaFace, 1993
• For Our Children Too, Atlantic/Rhino, 1996
• Kenny G., Moment, BMG/Arista, 1996
• Diana, Princess of Wales Tribute, Sony Music, 1997
• Grammy Nominees '97, PolyGram, 1997
• Ultimate Dance Party, BMG/Arista, 1997
• Ultimate Divas, BMG/Arista, 1999
• Soundtrack Albums with Others
• Boomerang, BMG/Arista/LaFace, 1992
• Waiting to Exhale, BMG/Arista, 1995
• Singles with the Braxtons
• "The Good Life," 1990
• Recording Work
• Producer; Singles
• "Talking in His Sleep," LaFace, 1996
• "How Could an Angel Break My Heart?" (first version), LaFace, 1997
• "How Could an Angel Break My Heart?" (second version), LaFace, 1997

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals:

• Amusement Business, December 9, 1996, pp. 1-3.
• Billboard, April 9, 1994, p. 20; December 21, 1996, p. 23; January25, 1997, pp. 28-29; December 20, 1997, pp. 6-7; February 14, 1998, pp. 6-7;February 28, 1998, pp. 1-2; April 4, 1998, p. 6.
• Ebony, May 9, 1994, pp. 134-139.
• Entertainment Weekly, February 20, 1998, p. 72.
• Essence, December 20, 1993, p. 50; April, 1994, pp. 60-61; May, 1996, pp. 94-98.
• Jet, January 17, 1994, pp. 36-39; October 28, 1996, pp. 58-60; February 17, 1997, p. 60; March 17, 1997, pp. 60-63; April 7, 1997, p. 44; January 26, 1998, pp. 32-36; February 16, 1998, p. 63; March 23, 1998, p. 58; October 26, 1998, pp. 34-38; November 16, 1998, p. 51.
• Newsweek, June 24, 1996, p. 87.
• People Weekly, May 9, 1994, p. 68; May 12, 1997, pp. 66-67; February 23, 1998, p. 113.
• Playboy, November 9, 1996, p. 28.
• Sports Illustrated, June 9, 1997, p. 24.
• Time, July 15, 1996, p. 67.
• Women's Wear Daily, January 9, 1997, p. S6.*