Who recorded the hit single “Almost Doesn't Count” in 1999? Brandy recorded the song.
The song was performed by American singer Brandy Norwood and released as a single from her second studio album, Never Say Never. The album came out in 1998, while “Almost Doesn't Count” was issued as a single in 1999. Its polished pop and R&B ballad style helped it reach audiences beyond contemporary R&B radio.
Songwriters Shelly Peiken and Guy Roche wrote the track. Roche and Fred Jerkins III produced the version released by Brandy, with the production blending a gentle ballad approach with country-influenced and Latin-flavored touches.
The title is sometimes confused with the name of a film or another artist's recording because the phrase is conversational and has been used in other song titles. In this trivia context, however, it refers specifically to Brandy's 1999 single, one of the notable releases from the Never Say Never era.