Legacy of a Grammy-Winning Voice

According to The Guardian, Bryson’s family announced his death on Tuesday, days after he suffered a stroke. “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit,” the family’s statement said.

Bryson won two Grammy awards,1992 and 1993—for his work on Disney songs, according to STERN.de. His duet with Céline Dion for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and with Regina Belle for ‘A Whole New World’ from Aladdin were among his most celebrated collaborations. CNN en Español noted that his smooth voice and operatic control brought life to Disney classics and R&B hits alike.

In a statement published by Vietnam.vn, Bryson’s family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love from fans, friends, and colleagues worldwide. “His legacy and music will live on for generations to come,” they said.

Five-Decade Career and Chart-Topping Hits

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on April 13, 1951, Bryson launched his career as a teenager with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display, as reported by The Guardian and CNN en Español. By the 1970s, he was signed by Bang Records in Atlanta, and later recorded for Capitol, Elektra, and Columbia Records. He was known as a sought-after duet partner, working with artists like Roberta Flack and Natalie Cole, with whom he recorded the 1979 hit ‘Tonight, I Celebrate My Love.’

According to STERN.de, Bryson released 20 albums over his career, with several achieving gold certification. His hit songs included ‘Feel the Fire,’ ‘I’m So Into You,’ ‘Can You Stop the Rain,’ and ‘If Ever You’re In My Arms Again.’ WELT noted that his duet with Céline Dion helped him reach new audiences beyond R&B radio, and his song ‘A Whole New World’ even knocked Whitney Houston from the top of the US charts.

A Voice for Generations

Bryson was known for his rich, soulful tenor and earned the nickname ‘Voice of Love,’ as reported by WELT and Vietnam.vn. The New York Times described him as a “legend of R&B,” with a voice that brought emotional depth to both love songs and ballads. His work on Disney soundtracks brought his music to a global audience, and his songs became synonymous with romance and cinematic storytelling.

“For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments,” his family said in The Guardian. His music, they added, carried generations through joy, love, and moments of comfort and inspiration.

Bryson is survived by his wife and two children, according to Vietnam.vn. His death marks the end of an era for R&B and Disney fans worldwide.