Toni Michele Braxton was born in Severn, Maryland, on October 7, 1967. Her father, Michael Conrad Braxton Sr., was a Methodist clergyman and … See more

Braxton has been recognized for her distinctive contralto voice. Her voice has been called "husky, sultry, elegant and sexy." Due to the huskiness of her voice, Braxton often used … See more

Relationships
Braxton met musician Keri Lewis when his group, Mint Condition, opened for her on tour; they married on … See more

Headlining
• Secrets Tour (1996–97)
• Libra Tour (2006)
• 2013 Summer Tour (2013) See more

1989–1995: The Braxtons, Toni Braxton and breakthrough
Braxton and her four sisters Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar began performing as See more

Toni Braxton became an R&B superstar after the release of her first album. LA Reid stated during an interview with VH1: "We called her the first lady of LaFace. She was our Diva. See more

Studio albums
• Toni Braxton (1993)
• Secrets (1996)
• The Heat (2000) See more