1989-05-05 -
Christopher Maurice Brown was born May 5, 1989 in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia. He was "discovered" at the age of 13 and moved to New York. Chris Brown signed with Jive records in 2004.
Chris Brown's self-titled debut album "Chris Brown" was very successful and produced the big number one hit, "Run It!". Also included on the Chris Brown album were "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Say Goodbye". The album garnered Chris Brown three Billboard Music Awards in 2006.
Commercial success continued with the album "Exclusive".
The acting bug has also bitten Chris Brown, who has appeared in a couple TV shows and appears in the film "Stomp the Yard" with Ne-Yo and others.
| Year | Award | For |
| 2009 | 35th Peoples Choice Awards: Favorite Male Singer | |
| 2008 | 2008 AMA: Artist of the Year | |
| 2008 | 2008 AMA: Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | |
| 2008 | 2008 AMA: Favorite R&B Male Artist | |
| 2008 | 2008 MTV Video Music Award - Best Male Video | With You |
| 2008 | 2008 Teen Choice Music R&B Track | Forever |
| 2008 | 2008 Teen Choice Music: Male Artist | |
| 2008 | 2008 Teen Choice Music: R&B Artist | |
| 2008 | 2008 BET Award - Male R&B Artist | |
| 2008 | 2008 Kids Choice Award: Favorite Male Singer | |
| 2008 | 39th NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding Male Artist | |
| 2007 | Billboard #1 Single - 2007/11/24 | Kiss Kiss |
| 2007 | Billboard #1 Single - 2007/11/17 | Kiss Kiss |
| 2007 | Billboard #1 Single - 2007/11/10 | Kiss Kiss |
| 2006 | 2006 Billboard Music Award: Artist of the Year | |
| 2006 | 2006 Billboard Music Award: Male Artist of the Year | |
| 2006 | 2006 Billboard Music Award: New Artist of the Year | |
| 2006 | 2006 Teen Choice Music Breakout (Male) | |
| 2006 | 37th NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding New Artist | |
| 2005 | Billboard #1 Single - 2005/12/24 | Run It! |
| 2005 | Billboard #1 Single - 2005/12/17 | Run It! |
| 2005 | Billboard #1 Single - 2005/12/10 | Run It! |
| 2005 | Billboard #1 Single - 2005/12/03 | Run It! |
| 2005 | Billboard #1 Single - 2005/11/26 | Run It! |