Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight MBE is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and radio personality, known for her powerful vocal performances and extensive charity work. After signing with independent label Dome Records in late 1994, Beverley Knight released her critically acclaimed debut album, ‘The B-Funk,’ in November 1995. Produced by 2B3, the album earned her two Black Music Awards in 1996 for ‘Best R&B Artist’ and ‘Best Producer,’ alongside being named Best R&B Act by Blues and Soul magazine. Building on this success, Knight signed a new four-album deal with Parlophone in 1997.

Her follow-up, ‘Affirmation’ (2004), reached number 11 on the charts and featured popular tracks such as ‘Come as You Are’ and ‘Keep This Fire Burning.’ In recognition of her significant contributions, Knight received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Urban Music Awards in London in 2004 and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music in 2006. That same year, her compilation album, ‘Voice – The Best of Beverley Knight,’ peaked at number 9 on the UK albums chart. She further collaborated with Prince during his 2007 O2 Arena residency and performed at his post-Oscars party in 2008, earning a standing ovation. Knight made her theatrical debut in 2013 as Rachel Marron in ‘The Bodyguard’ musical.

Knight released her ninth studio album, ‘The Fifth Chapter,’ in October 2023, solidifying her ongoing presence across music and theatre.