Toni Braxton Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1993, she won two Grammy Awards, one for Best New Artist and another for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Another Sad Love Long․"
• In 1994, she won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Breathe Again․"
• Received the Lupus L․A․ award for Women of Achievement
• Became a spokesperson for Autism Speaks and has volunteered with the American Heart Association
• When she was growing up she sang in her church's choir
• Before she became a solo artist, Arista Records signed her and her four sisters as a singing group
• Quote: "[on her autistic son] "Today, Diezel is talking and attending a mainstream school․ He still needs occupational therapy, but he is a wonderful example of what can happen with early detection and intervention․""
• Her vocal style combines R&B, Pop, Jazz and Gospel
• On Broadway, she starred in "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aida․"
• Stood on a pedestal in her music video for "You're Making Me High" to make her seem taller than her five foot two inch stature