She has won 7 Grammy Awards. The RIAA named Braxton as one of the top selling R&B artists of all time.
She first burst onto the scene in 1992 on the Boomerang soundtrack, after Anita Baker turned down the opportunity. In 1993 Toni released her self-titled debut album, which stayed at the top of the charts for a year and was a critically acclaimed album.
Toni released her sophomore effort, Secrets in 1996 which also did very well on both R&B and Pop charts. From that album Toni got two #1 hits; "You're Making Me High "and "Unbreak My Heart", which spent 14 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard top 100, and was a worldwide hit. After 5 Grammy awards and a little break, Toni Braxton came back strong with her 2000 album The Heat. Though not as successful as her first two albums, The Heat went on to sell 4 million copies and spawned the huge hits "He Wasn't Man Enough"and "Just Be A Man About It".
Toni has released two further albums, 2002's More Than a Woman and 2005's Libra. Toni's sixth studio album Pulse was released in May 2010 via Atlantic Records. The singles "Yesterday" and "Hands Tied" were the biggest hits. Subsequent singles to be released from "Pulse" include "Make My Heart" and "Woman."
In January 2011, the WE Television Network confirmed that it had signed Toni and the rest of the Braxton family for a reality series, Braxton Family Values, which will be marketed as one of the network's flagship shows. The series debuted April 12, 2011, and looks at the relationship between Toni, her mother, and her four sisters; Trina, Tamar, Traci and Towanda — all aspiring singers themselves — along with the interpersonal relationships of each family member. The show also looked at Braxton's heavily publicized separation from estranged husband, singer Keri Lewis. Toni parted ways with her long time manager Vincent Herbert (who was also the husband of sister Tamar Braxton at the time), and signed a new management deal with Los Angeles-based entertainment/production company 'The Collective'.
In 2014, Toni released a collaborative album with Babyface entitled Love, Marriage & Divorce; primarily inspired by their individual divorces (Toni with Keri, and Babyface with Tracey Edmonds). The album was supported by the singles "Hurt You", "Where Did We Go Wrong" and "Roller Coaster"; and won Best R&B Album in the 57th Annual Grammy Awards (2015).
Toni's long-awaited eighth album Sex & Cigarettes was released on Def Jam in March 2018, which was supported by the singles "Deadwood", "Long as I Live" and "FOH". The album also featured a sole guest appearance from singer Colbie Caillat, and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album in the 61st awards ceremony (2019).
Signing to Island Records in 2020, Toni released her ninth album Spell My Name in August 2020, featuring collaborations with H.E.R. & Missy Elliott. The album was released to positive reception, but was her lowest-charting album yet, peaking at #163 on the Billboard 200.
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle-belling
And everyone telling you
Be of good cheer
It's the most
Wonderful time of the year
Season of all
With those holiday greetings
And great happy meetings
When friends come to call
It's the hap-happiest
Season of all
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for roasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories
Of Christmases long, long ago
It's the most
Wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoe-ing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most
Wonderful time of the year
It's the most
Wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoe-ing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most
Wonderful time of the year
The song "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" by Toni Braxton is a heart-warming Christmas song, that invokes the spirit of the holiday season. The first stanza describes how the holiday season is a wonderful and cheerful time, with kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you to be of good cheer. The second stanza emphasizes how this is the happiest season of all, with holiday greetings and great happy meetings with friends. The chorus repeats that this is the most wonderful time of the year, with much mistletoe-ing and glowing hearts when loved ones are near.
The third stanza talks about the different activities that take place during the holiday season - parties for hosting, marshmallows for roasting, caroling out in the snow, and scary ghost stories, and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago. The song emphasizes how Christmas is a time for love, joy, and togetherness. The final chorus repeats the notion that it's the most wonderful time of the year, with much mistletoe-ing and glowing hearts when loved ones are near.
In summary, the song celebrates the holiday season as a time of happiness, joy, and togetherness. It emphasizes how the holiday season brings people together and how loved ones are near to celebrate together. The song invokes the Christmas spirit and encourages everyone to be of good cheer.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the most
This time of year is the most special and cherished time
Wonderful time of the year
It is an amazing time full of joy and happiness
With the kids jingle-belling
Children are excited and full of energy with the sounds of bells ringing
And everyone telling you
People come together and speak kind words of encouragement and hope
Be of good cheer
Stay positive and joyful in your heart
It's the hap-happiest
This season brings an abundance of joy and happiness
Season of all
This is the most joyful season out of all the seasons
With those holiday greetings
People send warm messages of love and kindness during the holiday season
And great happy meetings
People come together and have wonderful gatherings where happiness fills the air
When friends come to call
Friends visit and share some of the most precious moments that create lifelong memories
There'll be parties for hosting
People throw special celebrations and invite loved ones for a time of bonding and happiness
Marshmallows for roasting
The warmth of a bonfire as you roast marshmallows with family and friends signifies the togetherness and joy of the season
And caroling out in the snow
People come together in song to spread joy and love from their hearts, even when it's cold outside
There'll be scary ghost stories
Some people enjoy telling spooky tales during the Christmas season, as it brings excitement and thrill to the festivities
And tales of the glories
People share stories of inspiring and beautiful moments in history that bring hope and light to people's hearts
Of Christmases long, long ago
Memories and tales about Christmases from the past bring about feelings of nostalgia and happiness
There'll be much mistletoe-ing
The tradition of hanging mistletoe brings about sweet and romantic moments during this joyous season
And hearts will be glowing
People's hearts are full of love and warmth during the holiday season
When loved ones are near
Being near family and friends during the holidays brings an added sense of joy and happiness
It's the most
This time of year is the most special and cherished time
Wonderful time of the year
It is an amazing time full of joy and happiness
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.