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Learn 50 facts you didn't know about Tamar Braxton.
1. Tamar Estine Braxton-Herbert commonly known by her maiden name Tamar Braxton, is a three-time Grammy Award-nominated American R&B singer, talk show host, and reality television personality.
2. She is the youngest sister of R&B singing icon Toni Braxton.
3. Braxton had her first big break in music in 1992 as a founding member of the R&B group The Braxtons, formed with her sisters.
4. After losing two members, The Braxtons released their only album, So Many Ways, as a trio in 1996 along with four singles: "So Many Ways", "Only Love", "The Boss", and "Slow Flow".
5. In 2000, Braxton began her solo career, after signing with DreamWorks Records and releasing her self-titled debut album.
6. In 2011, Braxton reunited with her sisters for the WE tv reality show Braxton Family Values. The first season was the #1 rated reality show on WE tv, and the network ordered a 13-episode second season of the show after the third episode.
7. Braxton has worked on a number of different solo projects throughout the years, signing with labels such as Casablanca Records and Universal Records, hoping to release an album but suffering delays and cancellations.
8. Braxton returned to the music industry after a thirteen-year break, with her second album, Love and War (2013). The album was released through Epic Records and was preceded by the singles, "Love and War", "The One", and "All The Way Home". The album was considered to be a comeback for Braxton, due to its success.
9. She is currently one of the hosts of The Real talk show along with Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, and Loni Love, which premiered on July 15, 2013 on seven Fox-owned stations across the US.
10. Braxton released a single titled "Let Me Know" in October 7, 2014.
11. On May 27, 2015 she released another single titled "If I Don't Have You" and announced her upcoming album's title, Calling All Lovers and release date, October 2, 2015.
12. Tamar Estine Braxton was born in Severn, Maryland to Michael and Evelyn Braxton.
13. The youngest of the Braxtons' six children, Tamar started singing as a toddler.
14. Evelyn, an amateur opera singer, recognized her children's talents when one day, Tamar sang "Somebody give me some toilet paper!" and her sisters all joined in harmony.
15. The Braxton children also would eventually enter in their church choir, where their father Michael Braxton was a pastor.
16. Toni, Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar Braxton signed their first record deal with Arista Records in 1989.
17. In 1990, they released their first single, "Good Life". It would be their only single as a fivesome.
18. At the time of the single's release, the members' age differences created a problem with marketing. Subsequently, The Braxtons were dropped from Arista Records.
19. In 1991, during a showcase with Antonio "L.A." Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, who were in the process of forming LaFace Records, Toni Braxton, minus her four sisters, was chosen and signed as the label's first female solo artist.
20. At the time, the remaining members were told that LaFace was not looking for another girl group since it had just signed TLC.
21. After Toni's departure from the group in 1991, the remaining Braxtons members became backup singers for Toni's first U.S. tour, music videos, and promotional appearances.
22. Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar were featured in the music video for Toni Braxton's third single, "Seven Whole Days", from her self-titled debut album.
23. In 1993, LaFace Records A&R Vice President, Bryant Reid, signed The Braxtons to LaFace. However, the group never released an album or single for the record label.
24. In June 1996, Tamar, Trina, and Towanda returned with a new album entitled So Many Ways, which shared the same title as its lead single.
25. Released on August 13, 1996, the album peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It became their first and only LP.
26. The Braxtons released a music video in order to promote "So Many Ways". It was directed by Cameron Casey and featured upcoming actor Mekhi Phifer.
27. The trio also performed a remixed version of "So Many Ways" with rapper Jay-Z on September 9, 1996 at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.
28. The single was also used as the opening track for the soundtrack to the comedy film High School High.
29. The album's second single, "Only Love", was released on January 25, 1997 and peaked at number 52 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. A music video for this song was also released.
30. A Masters At Work remix version of The Braxtons' cover of "The Boss" reached number 1 on Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart in early 1997.
31. The Braxtons also served as the opening act for Toni Braxton on the European Leg of her Secrets Tour in 1997.
32. The Braxtons decided to part ways as a group after lead singer Tamar Braxton left to pursue a solo career with DreamWorks Records in 1998. However, the members continued to sing and act in various other projects.
33. Later, Tamar would meet up with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, a rapper/producer (also famous for bringing Blu Cantrell to national attention) based in Atlanta, Georgia. She recorded her solo debut album, Ridiculous, so-named for the many different musical styles on the album.
34. The album spawned two buzz singles ("Let Him Go" and "Just Cuz") in hopes of garnering attention from the public eye; however, when the songs failed to gain impact on urban radio outlets, the album was pushed back and cancelled.
35. That same year, Tamar was featured on Sole's, "4 The Love of You." Instead of shelving the album, Dreamworks Records abandoned 3 old tracks, added new ones, and renamed it Tamar.
36. The lead single "Get None" was produced by Jermaine "J.D." Dupri and also featured rap verses from him as well as former Jay-Z protégée Amil. The song also included uncredited background vocals and songwriting by Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Mýa.
37. As soon as the song began to pick up airplay, Tamar announced the album would be released in early 2000, alongside a second single, "If You Don't Wanna Love Me".
38. The album featured production from Missy Elliott, Tim & Bob, and Tricky Stewart, but still peaked at number 127 on the Billboard 200.
39. When the album's second single failed to gain significant radio airplay, her label dropped her from their roster.
40. In September 2012, news broke that Braxton had inked a fresh recording contract with Streamline Records, an imprint of Interscope Records founded by Vincent. Later that month, her television show Tamar & Vince premiered on WE tv. The first season features multiple scenes of Tamar recording her second album.
41. Tamar also guest starred along with her sister Trina on TV Land's new sitcom The Soul Man starring Cedric The Entertainer.
42. Braxton possesses a five-octave coloratura soprano vocal range, as well as a whistle register.
43. She lists Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Kim Burrell, and her eldest sister, Toni Braxton, as some of her influences, Mariah being her biggest influence.
44. Braxton is the youngest of 6 siblings including her sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, and Trina, as well as her only brother Michael Jr..
45. In 2003, Tamar began dating Vincent Herbert, a record executive, whom she met through her sister.
46. The couple married on November 27, 2008.
47. On March 13, 2013, on Good Morning America, she announced they were expecting their first child.
48. Braxton gave birth to a baby boy named Logan Vincent Herbert on June 6, 2013.
49. Braxton launched a ready-to-wear clothing and shoe line, Tamar Collection, in November 2014.
50. Tamar was the featured model for the "Front Row Couture" collection during the "ELLE/Style360" NYC Fashion Week event.
Source: Wikipedia.org
