Catch McKnight’s rhythmic Blues live

He has released 16 albums to date, with several going double and triple platinum, and he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

Born in Buffalo, New York, McKnight’s musical career began during childhood, when he became a member of his church choir and a bandleader for his high school, Sweet Home High School.

During his career, McKnight has worked with Quincy Jones, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Willie Nelson and Kenny G.

Along with 16 Grammy nominations, he has been the recipient of American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, NAACP Image and Blockbuster Awards and was a Billboard Songwriter of The Year.

McKnight has released his soulful 16th album, Better, in August, which he described as an album taking things back to basics.

“Creating music like we did 20 years ago — completely organic, all real instruments,” he explained.

He will perform on the Festival Lawns, where the show will start at 7pm.