Toni Braxton
Toni Michelle Braxton
Toni Braxton is an American singer from Severn, Maryland active since 1989.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Actor
- From
- Severn, Maryland
- Born
- October 7, 1967
- Years active
- 1989–present
Early life
Raised in Severn, Maryland in a strict religious household, Toni Braxton was discovered singing at a gas station and signed by LaFace founders L.A. Reid and Babyface.
Career
Her self-titled debut and "Secrets" — featuring "Un-Break My Heart" and "You're Makin' Me High" — sold tens of millions, defining adult-contemporary R&B with her rich contralto.
Major achievements
She won seven Grammy Awards and sold over 70 million records worldwide.
Legacy
Toni Braxton's smoky contralto and dramatic ballads made her one of R&B's defining voices of the 1990s.
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