Peabo Bryson

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Robert Peapo Bryson, also known as Peapo Bryson, is an American singer and songwriter. At the age of 14, Bryson sang backup for Al Freeman and the Upsetters. Two years later, he left home to tour the Chitlin' Circuit with Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. Bryson's first break came during a recording session at Atlanta's Bang Records. Eddie Biscoe signed Bryson to a contract as a writer, producer and arranger, and encouraged Bryson to perform his own songs. For several years, Bryson worked with hometown bands while writing and producing for Bang. In 1976, Bryson launched his own recording career with "Underground Music." His first album, Peabo, followed shortly thereafter. In 1985, he appeared on "One Life to Live" to sing a lyrical version of its theme song. In partnership with Regina Belle, Bryson recorded two hit duets. Bryson won two Grammy Awards: in 1992 for his performance of the song "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and in 1993 for "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle. In early 1998, Bryson contributed his voice to "Barney's Great Adventure: An Original Motion Picture Musical Soundtrack." September 4, 2016 was declared "Peabo Bryson Day" in Charleston, South Carolina and North Charleston, South Carolina, during the LowCountryJazzFest. In 2018, Peapo Bryson released his new album "Stand For Love."