EG KIGHT Singer Songwriter Guitar Player Entertainer
The recipient of the 2013 Georgia Music Legend Award, which honors people from Georgia who have contributed to the state's musical heritage, EG Kight is honored to represent her home state, bringing her diverse musical menu to the fans at clubs, theaters, festivals and corporate events across America and in Europe.
Kight has been nominated for the 2015 Blues Music Awards Koko Taylor Award, she landed on the AXS.com list of Top 5 Best Blues Artists of 2014, and her latest album landed on the Blues Bytes 2014 Top 10 Albums list, and the Roots Music Report's Top 100 Blues Album Chart for 2014. She was also nominated for two Blues Blast awards, and has had six previous Blues Music Awards nominations, twice for Song of the Year.
Many artists have recorded her songs, and she’s had songs on two Grammy-nominated albums, and on two compilations that maintained Billboard chart positions for over a year.
Kight’s style transcends musical boundaries. With a blend of americana, southern rock, blues, pop, jazz, gospel and funk, Kight continues to help shape contemporary blues. Early in her career Kight was dubbed “The Georgia Songbird,” and today she is considered one of the few true blues vocalists.
With a rich and velvety voice that’s been compared to a cross between Phoebe Snow and Bonnie Raitt, and a mastery of the guitar that has her holding her own next to any other player, Kight mesmerizes audiences of all ages, as a solo, a duo (as the Peach Pickin’ Mamas), and with her Blue South band. And Taylor Guitars proudly provides her with the tools of her trade.
In recent years, Kight has shared the stage with artists across the genres, such as B.B. King, Gregg Allman, Phoebe Snow, Merle Haggard, Little Feat, Lee Roy Parnell, and Delbert McClinton.
Americana/blues artist Lisa Biales tapped Kight to produce two albums, and Biales’s 2013 release, “Belle of the Blues” was nominated for a Blues Blast Award for Acoustic Album of the Year.
Kight has been involved in international fundraising in Germany, Japan, and Mexico, and did a brief tour in the states with her German band. She has appeared on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, and an original song from her segment was re-broadcast on the Listener’s Choice Program.
Her original songs have appeared on the Children’s Miracle Network, Nick at Nite, and on ABC Family’s “The Fosters.”
And one of her photographs was licensed for the cover of a book about the life and times of Robert Johnson.
Kight is grateful to be alive, and to continue making music. A near-death illness a few years back transformed her music into a more positive shade of blue. The songs she writes now come from a deeper place, with a broader reach. “A New Day,” released in September to rave reviews, debuted at #9 on the Living Blues Chart. This album infuses her “country-flavored southern-fried blues” with a little gospel to create her most inspiring venture to date.
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“EG Kight has a stellar reputation as a writer, performer and producer… her legion of longtime fans will marvel at the musical and emotional range that she captures in A New Day.” Jesse A. Finkelstein, Blues Radio Int’l . “The soulful southern eloquence of EG Kight’s voice, mixed with country & blues, is amazing. This Georgia Songbird knows her stuff and it shows in her music.” The Georgia Music Channel . “EG Kight’s is a unique voice in contemporary music. Her heartfelt, gospel and country-tinged blues blend American traditions into a toe-tapping good time. Her latest album, A New Day, demonstrates what her dedicated following has known since the late 90s – that she is a special talent.” Twangville
“The 10 songs reach into a deeper place and add a tinge of gospel to her fiery combination of jazz, pop and blues. If you like blues, you’ll love this one.” Lee County Courier
“A testimony to the healing power of music. A New Day is sure to lift the listener’s spirits.” Living Blues
“EG Kight is a revelation as both a blues singer and composer... Her latest CD shows exactly why she is held in such high esteem...” Blues in Britain
“The 10 songs reach into a deeper place and add a tinge of gospel to her fiery combination of jazz, pop and blues. If you like blues, you’ll love this one.” Lee County Courier
“I welcome her kinder, gentler approach to the genre.” KUNC, NPR station
“the Iyanla Vanzant of the Blues... a popular, witty, sophisticated Blues singer. Her message transcends religion to embrace spirituality…” Rev. Audrey DuPuy
“The material is as strong as her brilliant, yet comfy, vocals. She reaches and maintains a degree of subtle polish that places her in the ranks of the blues’ greatest ladies.” Parcbench Culture Editor, NY
“…one of the most absolute beautiful, richest voices... The last time I heard a woman’s voice impress me… was when I heard Eva Cassidy for the first time.” Michael Johnathon, host of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour . . “Whenever a blues artist comes along with something fresh and personal to say, it’s cause for celebration. Let us now celebrate EG Kight…uniquely rural, deeply personal sound and style.” Taylor Guitars magazine . “…a gentle and elegant woman who manages to channel Southern www.egkightmusic.com charm, sophistication and a fierce passion for the blues into one tremendously intoxicating voice.” Georgia Music Magazine EG KIGHT TALENT BUYERS
“Her live performance was even better than what had smitten us on youtube and we can’t wait to have her back again. Personable and charming, EG engages the audience with true southern hospitality and steals their hearts like a first love, and leaves them feeling like they’ve just walked down a country road with an old friend.” - Joe Leverence, Baker Allegan Studios/Griswold Auditorium, Allegan, MI
“EG is an amazing singer, performer and storyteller! We fell in love with her and her voice when she played at an employee appreciation event for us. It was the best reward for our employees – we were mesmerized! And, if that weren’t enough, she is downright genuine and has the best heart. We enjoyed her so much that we’ve had her back twice in six months.” - Dana More, Luke Family of Brands, Hobart, IN
“EG Kight is a unique blend of southern comfort and down home goodness. Her performance invites the audience to come in and sit a spell while she and her band entertain with witty and clever songwriting and top notch musicianship. EG knows how to make her fans feel right at home.” - David Hughes, Spa City Blues Society, Hot Springs, AR
“A magical evening in so many ways. Our audience was mesmerized with her voice, her music and her authenticity.“ – Pat Armstrong, Athens Art Council, Athens TN
“Her warm personality, humor, and countrified southern blues give her shows a down-home flavor. She’s a fine blues vocalist as well as an excellent guitarist and extraordinary songwriter and entertainer. Her distinctive style, humor, stage presence and band always combine for a great show.” – Gary Anton, Bradfordville Blues Club, Tallahassee, FL
“EG Kight played southern-fried, country-flavored, rockin’ and rollin’ blues with an engaging and entertaining stage presence. Her songs are accessible. And her personality is irrepressible. In short, she’s a truly soulful and satisyfing listen.” – Scott Skeabeck, DownTowne Listening Room, Cincinnati, OH
“EG has performed at least once at all of our festivals. She has performed both solo and with her band, and our audiences loved her both ways. On top of being a great performer and a true talent, EG Kight is a wonderful person…” – Rags Ragsdell, producer of Eureka Springs, AR Blues Weekend; Gladstone, MO’s SummerTime BluesFest; Springfield, MO’s Greater Ozarks Blues Festival.
“A few months ago I booked EG for an event, and it was wonderful getting to know her personally. Recently I hosted a house concert and invited enough people to fill my downstairs. EG delighted the entire audience, and we were all having such a good time that, although she had begun at 7:30, she kept on playing until midnight! One woman told her, “When you sang, it was as if God were speaking right to me through you.” Her lyrics range from bawdy to poignant – some make me laugh; others make me cry. Her voice and her guitar playing are stellar. And besides all that, she’s a wonderful, caring person. I can’t wait to hear her again!” – Karen Claypool, Across the Languages, Chattanooga, TN www.egkightmusic.com EG KIGHT DISCOGRAPHY
A NEW DAY Produced by Paul Hornsby and EG Kight Debuted at #9 on the Living Blues Radio Chart. Several songs tell of her journey back from a near-death illness. All ten songs written by EG Kight . With special guests Randall Bramblett, Tommy Talton, Greg Nagy, and Southern Rock legend Paul Hornsby
LIP SERVICE Produced by Paul Hornsby and EG Kight Charted in the top 10 on Airplay Direct’s Top 50 Blues Albums, and climbed to #1 on Sirius XM’s Bluesville. “That’s How a Woman Loves” nominated for Blues Blast Song of the Year. Eleven songs written by EG Kight . With special guests Randall Bramblett, Tommy Talton, Bill Stewart, Earl Ford, Marcus Henderson, John Nemeth, and the legendary Paul Hornsby
IT’S HOT IN HERE Produced by EG Kight and Bonnie Tallman Went to #1 on the Roots Blues Charts. Went to #1 on Sirius XM’s Bluesville. Eleven songs written by EG Kight . With special guests Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, Greg Piccolo, and Southern Rock legend Paul Hornsby
EG LIVE and NAKED Produced by Bonnie Tallman Went to #1 on Sirius XM’s Bluesville. Went to #1 on the Roots Blues Chart. Three songs written by EG Kight
. “Kight is a fine singer who probably could have pulled off this set in front of a folk audience, or with fans of country, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, or soul.” - Blues Revue magazine.
TAKIN’ IT EASY Produced by EG Kight and Bonnie Tallman Went to #1 on Sirius XM’s Bluesville. “Nothin’ Ever Hurt Me” nominated for Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year Eight songs written by EG Kight . With special guests Ann Rabson and Greg Piccolo
SOUTHERN COMFORT Produced by EG Kight and Paul Hornsby With special guests Lee Roy Parnell and Chuck Leavell. Nine songs written by EG Kight .. “Southern Comfort” nominated for Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year. “Sad, Sad Sunday” included on GET THE BLUES 2 compilation, which maintained Billboard chart positions for more than a year
TROUBLE Produced by EG Kight With special guests Koko Taylor and Kim Forester. Ten songs written by EG Kight . “Let The Healing Begin” from this album was also included on the GET THE BLUES compilation, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, and remained in the top 5 for 34 weeks
www.egkightmusic.com EG KIGHT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - Nominated for the 2015 Blues Music Awards “Koko Taylor Award”
- Named one of the “Top 5 Best Blues Artists of 2014″ on AXS.com
- Latest release A NEW DAY landed on the Blues Bytes 2014 Top 10 Albums list as well as the Roots Music Report's Top 100 Blues Album Chart for 2014
- Recipient of the 2013 Georgia Music Legend Award, presented by Alan Walden, co-founder of Capricorn Records
- Seven-time Blues Music Awards nominee - for Contemporary Female Artist, and twice for Song of the Year
- Two-time BluesWax nominee – for Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year
- Nominated for 2012 Blues Blast magazine’s Female Artist of the Year, and for Song of the Year
- One of her original photographs was licensed to be on the cover of James Nuttall's novel about Robert Johnson
- Original songs aired on the Children’s Miracle Network, Nick at Nite, and ABC Family
Has at least one song on: - Lisa Biales’s 2013 BELLE OF THE BLUES album, which was nominated for a 2014 Blues Blast Award for Acoustic Album of the Year. Kight also produced this project. - Dorothy Moore’s BLUES HEART album, which was nominated for a 2013 Blues Music Award for Soul Blues Album of the year - Lisa Biales’s 2012 JUST LIKE HONEY album, which climbed to #1 on the Roots Chart, and was in the Top 100 albums for 2012. Kight also produced this project. - Ann Rabson and Bob Margolin’s NOT ALONE album, which was nominated for a 2013 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Blues Album of the year - Canadian artist Shakura S’Aida’s TIME album, which landed at #1 on the Canadian Roots chart
- Was the only independent artist to have songs selected by panel of retailers for inclusion on GET THE BLUES! and GET THE BLUES 2, both maintaining Billboard chart positions for more than a year. Other artists on these CDs are Delbert McClinton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keb’ Mo’, Robert Cray, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, and others.
- Two original songs included on A CELEBRATION OF JAZZ AND BLUES from the Biltmore Estate Winery
- 2011 release LIP SERVICE landed in the #1 spot on Sirius XM’s Bluesville station - 2008 release IT’S HOT IN HERE went to #1 on the Roots Music charts, and #1 on Sirius XM’s Bluesville station
- Appeared on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, and one of the original songs she performed on that show re-aired a few months later on the “Listener’s Choice” program - Appeared on NPR’s Mountain Stage radio show, and WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour Appeared in Tension and Release - a musical documentary about the Blues
- Notables performing on Kight’s albums – the late great Koko Taylor, Lee Roy Parnell, Top 10 hit-maker Kim Forester of the Forester Sisters, Alabama Hall of Fame inducteee Paul Hornsby, legendary pianist/author Chuck Leavell, and jazz-rock band Sea Level member Randall Bramblett
- Performed pop standards and an original song as guest vocalist with a symphony orchestra
- Performed at request of Otis Redding’s family at unveiling of his statue at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame
- Charitable endeavors in 2012 and 2013 include performing for series of concerts in Yokohama, Japan to benefit the earthquake and tsunami victims, and performances on Isla Mujeres, Mexico for special needs children at the Little Yellow School House and the Isla Animals shelter
- Appeared in TV movie with Burgess Meredith, Mr. Griffin and Me, and was Mr. Meredith’s vocal coach
www.egkightmusic.com EG KIGHT PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS City Auditorium with BB King Macon, GA Fox Theatre with BB King Atlanta, GA Whittaker Center with Delbert McClinton Harrisburg, PA Fundraiser for earthquake/tsunami victims Yokohama, Japan JAX Bar and Grill fundraiser with Craig Wiseman, Tim Nichols, Dallas Davidson, Phil Vassar, Jeff Outlaw, Nick Norman, Jon Stone Isla Mujeres, Mexico House of Blues Orlando, FL A Prairie Home Companion Atlanta, GA Biltmore Estate Winery Asheville, NC Blues on Whyte Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Morton Theatre with Pinetop Perkins Athens, GA The Grog Newburyport, MA Bluebird Café (numerous appearances) Nashville, TN Cafe Boogaloo Hermosa, CA Renaissance Theater with Becky Hobbs and Ann Rabson Kingsport, TN The Damascus Old Mill Damascus, VA Biscuits N Blues San Francisco, CA Performing Arts Center with Garrison Keillor Williamsport, PA Mountain Stage with Robert Cray and Kim Wilson Charleston, SC Double Door Charlotte, NC The Birchmere with Merle Haggard, Phoebe Snow, Taj Mahal Alexandria, VA Key Largo Montgomery, AL BB King’s Nashville, TN The Bamboo Room Lake Worth, FL Georgia Music Hall of Fame with Gregg Allman Macon, GA Bessie Smith Hall Chattanooga, TN Koko Taylor's Celebrity Club Chicago, IL Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA Community Arts Center with Little Feat Williamsport, PA The Turning Point Piermont, NY Numerous tours Germany Blues Cruise Dominican Republic St. John Blues Festival Virgin Islands Memphis in May Memphis, TN North Atlantic Blues Festival Rockland, ME Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville, FL International Dogwood Festival Winchester, TN Monterey Bay Jazz and Blues Festival Monterey, CA Panoply Festival Huntsville, AL Blues At The Beach Virginia Beach, VA Kalamazoo Blues Festival Kalamazoo, MI CityFest Huntsville, AL Billtown Blues Festival Hughesville, PA FallFunFest Cookeville, TN Sound Advice Festival Ft. Lauderdale, FL Roanoke Festival in the Park Roanoke, VA Sloss Furnaces Birthday Bash Birmingham, AL Riverbend Festival Chattanooga, TN ABS Festival at the Tabernacle Atlanta, GA Baltimore Blues Society Picnic Baltimore, MD Riverfront Blues Festival Columbus, GA Bele Chere Festival Asheville, NC Chenango Blues Festival Norwich, NY SPA City Blues Festival Hot Springs, AR Blues in the Burg Festival Fredericksburg, VA Macon Music & Heritage Festival Macon, GA Women in the Blues Festival Wilmington, NC Centro Jazz Torino – Blues Al Femminile Torino, Italy www.egkightmusic.com