FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 2019

REVERED SINGER-SONGWRITER CHRIS KNIGHT RETURNS WITH ALMOST DAYLIGHT, HIS FIRST NEW RECORDINGS IN OVER SEVEN YEARS, ON OCTOBER 11TH

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"Working in the best storytelling traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen, Knight sings of dreams that will come true and some that won't and not only the dreams, but also the life that comes in between them." - USA Today

Nashville, TN - Esteemed singer-songwriter Chris Knight will release his first new music in over seven years with Almost Daylight on October 11th via Thirty Tigers. An uncompromising artist that the New York Times called “a hard-nosed iconoclast and the last of a dying breed…”, Chris Knight now finds himself influencing a new generation of young artists (John Moreland / Tyler Childers) who revere his honest approach to songwriting and his unflinching integrity. His ninth album to date, Almost Daylight delivers some of the most powerful and unexpected music of Knight’s career.

Almost Daylight features the colorful characters and compelling rural narratives that dedicated Chris Knight fans have long been drawn to. Tales of small-town despair (“I Won’t Look Back”) and outsiders bound by love (“Crooked Mile”) are classic Chris Knight, while at the same time, the new album features testaments to perseverance (“Go On”), redemption (“Send It On Down”), and even love (“Almost Daylight”). The balance of tough and tender, raw, yet open hearted is what sets this new work apart from previous albums.

Almost Daylight was produced, mixed and mastered by Grammy-winner Ray Kennedy (, Rodney Crowell, Lucinda Williams) who has a long-standing relationship with Chris Knight. The blend of Appalachian instrumentation (banjo, fiddle, harmonica) and electric guitars (Dan Baird), Hammond B-3, and stunning background vocals by Chris Clark, Siobhan Kennedy and Lee Ann Womack create a sound that’s both edgy and full at the same time. A guest vocal performance by John Prine on his 1973 classic “Mexican Home” rounds out the album.

For the past 20 years, Chris Knight has been making music his own way, flying under the mainstream radar, touring steadily, all while influencing a generation of young up and coming artists. Knight’s lyrics connect so intensely with his fans because he tells the real- life stories, often overlooked by mainstream music. His dedication to his craft has stood the test of time, and Almost Daylight is a testament to that.

For more information about Chris Knight, please contact Donica Elliott [email protected] at All Eyes Media (615)-227-2770

Chris Knight 2019 Tour Dates

July 12 – Maryville, TN – The Shed July 13 – Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle July 17 – Tomball, TX – Main Street Crossing July 19 – Roanoke, TX – ChopShop Live July 20 – McKinney, TX – Hank’s Texas Grill July 26 – Springfield, IL – Boondocks July 27 – Arlington Heights, IL – Hey Nonny August 22 – Paris, TX – Heritage Hall Paris August 23 – Pointblank, TX – Hilltop Icehouse August 24 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory August 30 – Helotes, TX – John T. Floore’s Country Store August 31 – Yantis, TX – Neon Moon September 1 – West, TX – Westfest September 7 – Morehead, KY – Morehead Conference Center September 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre September 12 – Amarillo, TX – Hoot’s Pub September 13 – Lubbock, TX – The Blue Light September 14 – Farwell, TX – Alpo’s Barn September 15 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty September 18 – Kenney, TX – the Kenney Store September 19 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater September 20 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater September 21 – Saint Jo, TX – Red River Station BBQ September 27 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Indy September 28 – London, KY – World Chicken Festival October 3 – Charlotte, NC – Booth Playhouse October 5 – Middlesboro, KY – Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival October 12 – Hickory, NC – Shooters Lounge October 19 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall November 7 – Orlando, FL – Tin Roof November 8 – Brooksville, FL – Riverhawk Music Festival November 9 – Tallahassee, FL – Fifth and Thomas November 19 - Boston, MA - City Winery November 20 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live November 21 - New York, NY - Hill Country Live November 22 - Washington, DC - City Winery