Knox (pop rock musician)

Last updated
Knox
Birth nameKnox Morris
Origin Dayton, Ohio, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active2021-present
Labels
Website www.musicbyknox.com

Knox (born Knox Morris [1] ) is an American pop singer and songwriter. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, he is now based in Nashville. [2] He is signed to Atlantic Records. [3]

Contents

Career

With plans to become a teacher, Morris attended Ohio University. [3] While he was a student here, he engaged in open mic nights near his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. [3] This early stage of his career saw him performing at local events, including his cousin's wedding, and writing songs during his holiday breaks. [1] Morris has stated that his early inspiration came from singer-songwriters, including Ed Sheeran and James Arthur. [2]

His first major step into the music industry came with auditions for talent shows. Morris attended auditions for American Idol in various cities, including Columbus, Atlanta, and Louisville, where he performed in front of celebrity hosts. [4] He also auditioned for America's Got Talent, though he did not progress past the audition stage. [1]

Following his appearances on these platforms, Morris connected with Zodlounge, a music production company in Nashville. [1] This connection led to significant advancements in his career, including dropping out of university and relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue music full-time. [2] Morris collaborated with producers at Zodlounge to facilitate the creation of his early music. [1] In 2020, Morris signed a co-management deal with Redline Entertainment. [3]

As he established himself in the music industry, Morris began touring with bands such as The Band Camino [5] and Nightly. [6] [7] In February 2023, Morris released his first album titled "How To Lose A Girl in 7 Songs". [8]

Morris recognises social media as an important factor in his growth, particularly TikTok and Instagram Reels. [9] His singles "Sneakers" and "Not the 1975" have both gained significant attention on these platforms, accumulating over 3 million views. [10] The singles have surpassed 28 million and 10 million streams respectively. [11]

In September 2023, Morris announced the release of his new album "I'm So Good At Being Alone?" for the following month. [12] In December 2023, Morris announced that his first headline tour would take place across the United States in January and February 2024, with support from maryjo and Spencer Jordan. [11]

In early 2024, Morris' single "Not The 1975", which is inspired by a woman comparing Morris to Matty Healy, [13] reached positions 15, 26 and 31 on Billboard Adult Pop Airplay, [14] Pop Airplay [15] and Alternative Airplay [16] charts respectively. [3] [17]

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum details
I'm So Good At Being Alone?
  • Released: October 6, 2023 [7]
  • Label: Barbershop Records/Atlantic
How To Lose A Girl in 7 Songs
  • Released: February 17, 2023 [8]
  • Label: Barbershop Records/Atlantic

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Sneakers"2022How To Lose A Girl in 7 Songs
"I Don't Wanna Know"
"Dumpster Fire"
"Time Machine"
"We're Not In Love Anymore" (feat. Charlotte Sands)2023I'm So Good At Being Alone?
"Love Letter (Acoustic)"Non-album single
"Not The 1975 (Acoustic)"
"Girl On The Internet"
"Here's To Us"2024Non-album single
"Me, Myself & Your Eyes"
"Change Your Mind"

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tik Tok (song)</span> 2009 single by Kesha

"Tik Tok" is the debut single by American singer Kesha, who co-wrote the song with its producers Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. It was released on August 7, 2009, as the lead single from her debut studio album, Animal (2010).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cassadee Pope</span> American singer

Cassadee Blake Pope is an American pop and country singer. She was the lead vocalist and songwriter of the pop rock band Hey Monday, with whom she released one studio album and two EPs. Pope embarked on a solo career in early 2012 and released the EP Cassadee Pope in May 2012. She took part in the 3rd season of The Voice and became the first female winner in December 2012. Her debut solo country album, Frame by Frame, was released in 2013 to a top 10 Billboard 200 charting. It debuted at No. 1 on Top Country Albums, with 43,000 copies sold in its first week.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jax (singer)</span> American singer-songwriter

Jaclyn Cole Miskanic, known professionally as Jax, is an American singer-songwriter from the fourteenth season of American Idol, an American singing competition series.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maren Morris</span> American country singer (born 1990)

Maren Larae Morris is an American singer and songwriter. Rooted in the country genre, her music also blends elements of pop, R&B, and hip hop. Morris has won multiple accolades including a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, five Country Music Association Awards, and five Academy of Country Music Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Hurd</span> American country singer

Ryan James Hurd is an American country music singer and songwriter. In addition to writing number one singles for Blake Shelton, Lady A, and Luke Bryan, Hurd has recorded for RCA Records Nashville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Morgxn</span> American musician

Morgan Isaac Karr, better known by his stage name morgxn, is an American indie pop singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beach Bunny (band)</span> American rock band

Beach Bunny is an American rock band formed in 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Initially a solo project by guitarist and vocalist Lili Trifilio, Beach Bunny became a four-piece band in 2017. The group achieved widespread popularity after their 2018 song "Prom Queen" went viral on TikTok in late 2019. Their 2020 song "Cloud 9" also after went viral on TikTok in 2021.

mxmtoon American singer-songwriter and YouTuber (born 2000)

Maia, known professionally as mxmtoon, is an American singer-songwriter and YouTuber. Her music is characterized by emotionally transparent, confessional lyrics, and often employs the ukulele. She released her first EP, Plum Blossom, in 2018; her debut album, The Masquerade, was released in September 2019. This was followed by the twin EPs Dawn and Dusk in 2020, and second studio album Rising, which was released on May 20, 2022.

Andrew Jannakos is an American country music singer-songwriter signed to Sony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville. He first gained notoriety as a contestant on Season 16 of The Voice. Jannakos debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artist chart after releasing his introductory single "Gone Too Soon" on September 15, 2020. The song later topped Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart and hit No. 12 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

Robyn Ottolini is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. She has released five extended plays as well as the platinum-certified single "F-150".

Priscilla Ann Block is an American country music singer–songwriter. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in the country industry. In 2020, her song "Just About Over You" went viral on TikTok, reaching Nashville music executives who signed her to Mercury Nashville. Released as a single, "Just About Over You" was on the American country chart in 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fancy Like</span> 2021 single by Walker Hayes

"Fancy Like" is a song recorded by American country music singer Walker Hayes. It was released on August 2, 2021, from his fifth EP Country Stuff via Monument Records Nashville. Hayes co-wrote the song with Cameron Bartolini, Josh Jenkins, and Shane Stevens, and co-produced it with Joe Thibodeau and Shane McAnally. A remix featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Kesha was released on September 10, 2021.

Nate Smith is an American country music singer signed to Sony Music Nashville. After his song "Wildfire" went viral on TikTok in 2020, he signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV and gained prominence on social media before landing his major label record deal. He was previously signed to Word Records.

Georgia Webster is a social media personality and American country music singer signed to Sony Music Nashville. She first gained prominence when her song “Tell Your Mom” went viral on TikTok. She released her major label debut, First Goodbye, in July 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bailey Zimmerman</span> American singer

Bailey Lynn Zimmerman is an American singer. In 2022, he charted the singles "Fall in Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place", which both reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. His debut album Religiously. The Album. was released on May 12, 2023. This album also includes the singles "Religiously" and "Where It Ends".

Conner Smith is an American country music singer. He is signed to Big Machine Records' Valory label and has charted three singles.

Isabel LaRosa, is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter and video director from Annapolis, Maryland. She signed to RCA Records in 2021 and released her debut EP, I'm Watching You, in 2022. She rose to prominence after releasing her 2022 single "I'm Yours", which went viral on the social media platform TikTok.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Warren Zeiders</span> American country musician

Warren Zeiders is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Tigirlily Gold, originally known as Tigirlily, is an American country music duo from North Dakota. The duo consists of sisters Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh.

Kylie Morgan is an American country music singer-songwriter from Oklahoma signed to EMI Nashville.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Baker, Anthony (2019-01-17). "Local musician, Tri-Village grad Knox Morris headed to Nashville". The Daily Advocate .
  2. 1 2 3 West, Sara (2023-02-24). "A record deal, debut EP and sold-out headline show: Knox shares his path to success". The Vanderbilt Hustler .
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Aniftos, Rania (2024-03-12). "Chartbreaker: Knox Is 'Not The 1975' — But He Has a Hit of the Band's Caliber". Billboard .
  4. ↑ Eaton, Isabella (2024-02-27). "Knox talks how he's 'making it' with TikTok, not 'American Idol'". Audacy .
  5. ↑ Brown, Glen (2022-10-03). "The band CAMINO and Knox Deliver Feisty Pop-rock in Asheville, NC (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)". Glide Magazine.
  6. ↑ Newbrough, Kirsten (2023-11-14). "Wear Your Heart Out with Knox and Nightly". For The Punks.
  7. 1 2 McNelly, Catharine (2023-10-06). "nashville-based singer-songwriter knox releases ep i'm so good at being alone?". Atlantic Records .
  8. 1 2 Mosk, Mitch (2023-03-30). "Feature: Knox's Debut EP 'How to Lose a Girl in 7 Songs' Is a Passion-Fueled Pop/Rock Frenzy". Atwood Magazine.
  9. ↑ Knox Talks "I'm So Good At Being Alone?" & Going Viral | #MTVFreshOut (video), MTV, 2023-11-13
  10. ↑ Ostarello, Angela (2023-07-23). "Knox Releases Pop Rock Hit "Not The 1975"". Glasse Factory.
  11. 1 2 McNelly, Catharine (2024-01-19). "knox celebrates the new year with "here's to us"" (docx). Atlantic Records .
  12. ↑ Schneider, Maggie. "Knox Declares He's A "Man Down," Announces New EP". idobi Radio .
  13. ↑ Dresdale, Andrea (2024-03-12). ""Not The 1975": Knox tried to shoot his shot and ended up with his first radio hit | ABC Audio Digital Syndication". ABC Audio .
  14. ↑ "Adult Pop Airplay". Billboard . 2024-03-16.
  15. ↑ "Pop Airplay". Billboard . 2024-03-16.
  16. ↑ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard . 2024-03-02.
  17. ↑ Unterberger, Andrew; Denis, Kyle; Lipshutz, Jason (2024-01-31). "Britney Spears' 'Selfish' Tops Justin Timberlake's 'Selfish' in Sales During Latter's First Full Week, Thanks to Fan Movement". Billboard .
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.