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. Revised 021815 MANAGEMENT/BOOKING: Sunny Stephens [email protected] | 615-478-1369 | www.BlueSouthTalent.com EG KIGHT MEDIA REVIEWS “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.