Kenneth Edmonds

Debut as TV producer with Showtime series adaptation of "Soul Food"; served as an executive producer; received Emmy nomination for composing the show's theme with Al Green

With Robert Kraft and George Fenton, wrote the theme song ("How Can I Not Love You") from "Anna and the King"

For second straight year, led everyone in Grammy nominations with eight; performed live for second year in a row, singing "How Come, How Long?" with Stevie Wonder

Second film as executive producer, "Hav Plenty"

Debut as feature film executive producer with "Soul Food"; wife Tracey (as producer) handled the day-to-day job on the Chicago set; also had cameo role in the film

Received 12 Grammy Award nominations, tying the record set by Michael Jackson; won three awards

Released fourth solo album, "The Day"

Tour de force with "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack, writing or co-writing all but one of the tracks and producing album in its entirety

Wrote and dueted with Madonna on Top 10 hit "Take A Bow"

Began his only concert tour, headlining with Boyz II Men

First ever live performance (November 12), to benefit the Little Blue House, established to provide transitional housing for the abandoned children of the Border Baby Project, a charity for which he was serving as spokesman

Together with L A Reid (formerly The Deele's drummer), established LaFace Records

Released solo debut, "Lovers"

Began career as a recording artist with the groups Manchild and The Deele

Grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana