Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, actress, and television personality known for her R&B and soul recordings.

Toni Braxton is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, actress, and television personality known for her R&B and soul recordings. She first performed with her sisters in The Braxtons before launching a successful solo career in the early 1990s. Her best-known songs include "Breathe Again" and "Un-Break My Heart." Braxton's recordings have been commercially successful in Canada, where her R&B hits and albums have been part of mainstream pop and adult contemporary radio programming.

Early life and family

Toni Braxton was born on October 7, 1967, in Severn, Maryland, United States. She is the eldest of six children and grew up in a musical family. Braxton began performing with her sisters as The Braxtons in the late 1980s and signed with Arista Records in 1989.

Music career

Braxton launched her solo career in the early 1990s and released her self-titled debut album in 1993. The album produced major hits including "Another Sad Love Song," "Breathe Again," and "You Mean the World to Me." Her second album, *Secrets* (1996), included the international hit "Un-Break My Heart" and later singles like "He Wasn't Man Enough." Her music is associated with R&B and soul, and she became one of the genre’s best-known female singers.

Awards and recognition

Braxton has won multiple Grammy Awards and other major music awards for her recordings. She is widely recognized for her vocal style and for songs that became international hits.

Other work

In addition to music, Braxton has acted on stage and screen and appeared in reality television. Her career has also included production and media work.