Multi-platinum recording artist Brian McKnight is set to release his eighth studio album, "Gemini," which already has two hits, to U.S. stores Feb. 8.

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The singles -- "What We Do Here" held the top spot on the Adult Rhythm & Blues chart for five consecutive weeks and won a Grammy nomination for Best Rhythm & Blues Male Vocal Performance. The love song "Every Time You Go Away" topped the Urban Adult Contemporary chart.

McKnight has sold more than 16 million records during his career, including the triple platinum "Back At One" in 1999, the double platinum "Anytime," 1997 and "U-Turn" in 2003.

The singer will appear on the syndicated television show "Live With Regis and Kelly" Feb. 9 and will the featured performer on the televised forum "State Of The Black Family," which will air on C-SPAN at an as yet unannounced date.

He will also co-host the "Soul Train Awards" set to air March 12.