After 23 years, Chris Knight remains dedicated to making honest music. Raised in Slaughters, Kentucky, Knight’s rule is: “If I can’t believe myself, I won’t sing the song.”
His no-frills approach fuels his blend of Americana, folk, country, and rock, across nine studio albums since his 1998 debut. Known for songs like “It Ain’t Easy Being Me” and “Everybody’s Lonely Now,” his music resonates with tales of rural and small-town life.
Knight’s background in mining and agriculture, combined with his passion for songwriting inspired by John Prine, shapes his storytelling. Praised by The New York Times and USA Today, Knight’s music thrives in live performances.
Over two decades, Knight has built a reputation as a respected singer-songwriter, always true to his voice. “If I don’t have something worth saying, I’m not opening my mouth,” he says. “I just want people to think the latest one stands up to everything else I’ve done.”
