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Knox
Birth nameKnox Morris
Born (1997-10-20) October 20, 1997 (age 27)
OriginDayton, Ohio, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active2021-present
Labels
Websitewww.musicbyknox.com

Knox (born Knox Morris on 20 October 1997)[1][2][3] is an American pop singer and songwriter. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, he is now based in Nashville.[4][5][6] He is signed to Atlantic Records.[7]

Career

Morris began his journey in music during his first semester at Ohio University, where he learned to play guitar through YouTube videos[8] and engaged in open mic nights near his hometown of Dayton, Ohio.[3][6] This early stage of his career saw him performing at local events, including his cousin's wedding, and writing songs during his holiday breaks.[3]

His first major step into the music industry came with auditions for talent shows. Morris auditioned for America's Got Talent, though he did not progress past the audition stage. Later, he attended auditions for American Idol in various cities, including Columbus, Atlanta, and Louisville, where he performed in front of celebrity hosts.[3][9][10]

Following his appearances on these platforms, Morris caught the attention of Zodlounge, a music production company in Nashville.[3] This connection led to significant advancements in his career, including dropping out of university and relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue music full-time.[3][6] Morris collaborated with producers at Zodlounge to facilitate the creation of his early music.[3]

Morris says that his approach to music draws inspiration from various sources and aims to create music that resonates with a wide audience. He emphasizes the universality of his music, stating that his songs emerge from diverse inspirations and cater to different tastes.[11] Morris has stated that his early inspiration came from singer-songwriters, including Ed Sheeran and James Arthur.[6]

As he established himself in the music industry, Morris began touring with notable bands such as The Band Camino[6][12] and Nightly[13][14] and participated in events like Emo Night in Nashville. Nightly also features in Morris' single "Miss When You Missed Me".[15]

In February 2023, Morris released his first album titled "How To Lose A Girl in 7 Songs" and announced his signing to Atlantic Records.[16][17]

Morris recognises social media as an important factor in his growth, particularly TikTok and Instagram Reels.[18] His singles "Sneakers" and "Not the 1975" have both gained significant attention on these platforms, accumulating over 3 million views.[19] The singles have since surpassed 28 million and 10 million streams respectively.[14][17][20][21]

In September 2023, Morris released a new single titled "Man Down" and announced the release of his new album "I'm So Good At Being Alone?" for the following month.[22] In November 2023, Morris appeared on MTV Fresh Out to discuss the release of his album "I'm So Good At Being Alone?" and viral success on social media platforms.[18][23] Following the album's release, Morris released an acoustic version of "Not The 1975" and a new single, "Girl On The Internet".[24]

In December 2023, Morris announced that his first headline tour would take place across the United States in January and Feburary 2024, with support from maryjo and Spencer Jordan.[17][25] This tour was later extended with additional dates in April 2024 for the US west coast.[26]

In 2024, Sirius XM named Knox in their annual Future Five choices[20][21], which the company describes as highlighting emerging artists believed to be some of the "most promising, up-and-coming voices".[27] In Feburary 2024, Morris' single "Not The 1975", which is inspired by a woman comparing Morris to Matty Healy[28][29], reached positions 29 and 31 on Billboard Pop Airplay[30][31] and Alternative Airplay[32] charts respectively. In the same month, the single was featured on the Mediabase Top 40[33][34], Hot AC[35][36][37] and Alternative[38][39] radio charts.[26][40]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
I'm So Good At Being Alone?[41][42][24]
  • Released: October 6, 2023
  • Label: Barbershop Records/Atlantic
How To Lose A Girl in 7 Songs[16][42]
  • Released: February 17, 2023
  • Label: Barbershop Records/Atlantic

Singles

Title Year Album
"Sneakers" 2022 How 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) 2023 I'm So Good At Being Alone?
"Love Letter (Acoustic)" Non-album single
"Not The 1975 (Acoustic)"
"Girl On The Internet"
"Here's To Us" 2024 Non-album single
"Me, Myself & Your Eyes"

References

  1. ^ "Knox Favorite Trivia, Bio and Top Fun Facts". www.sweetyhigh.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  2. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Reports, Staff (2019-01-17). "Local musician, Tri-Village grad Knox Morris headed to Nashville". Daily Advocate & Early Bird News. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  4. ^ "KNOX: INTERVIEW". Unclear Magazine. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  5. ^ Wade, Noah (2023-08-24). "Knox - Not The 1975". EUPHORIA. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  6. ^ a b c d e West, Sara (2023-02-24). "A record deal, debut EP and sold-out headline show: Knox shares his path to success - The Vanderbilt Hustler". Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  7. ^ "Knox". Atlantic Records. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  8. ^ "Interview with Knox". Bringin' it Backwards. 2023-03-08.
  9. ^ "Hire Knox for a Corporate Event or Performance Booking". www.celebritytalent.net. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  10. ^ "Knox talks how he's 'making it' with TikTok, not 'American Idol'". www.audacy.com. 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  11. ^ "Meet the Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark This Winter". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  12. ^ Brown, Glen (2022-10-03). "The band CAMINO and Knox Deliver Feisty Pop-rock in Asheville, NC (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)". Glide Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  13. ^ Newbrough, Kirsten (2023-11-14). "Wear Your Heart Out with Knox and Nightly – FOR THE PUNKS". Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  14. ^ a b Niederman, Lucy (2023-07-25). "An Exclusive Interview with Knox and His Latest Single 'Not The 1975'". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  15. ^ "Knox returns with latest single "Here's To Us" before heading out on Sold Out Headlining Tour". // MELODIC Magazine. 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  16. ^ a b "The Nuance Magazine". NUANCE. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  17. ^ a b c "knox celebrates the new year with "here's to us"". Atlantic Records.
  18. ^ a b Knox Talks "I'm So Good At Being Alone?" & Going Viral | #MTVFreshOut, retrieved 2023-11-16
  19. ^ "Knox Releases Pop Rock Hit "Not The 1975" - Glasse Factory". glassefactory.com. 2023-07-23. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  20. ^ a b Baltin, Steve. "Exclusive: SiriusXM On Artist Relationships And The 2024 Future Five". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  21. ^ a b "SiriusXM Reveals 'Future Five for 2024'". Sirius XM Holdings Inc. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  22. ^ "Knox Declares He's A "Man Down," Announces New EP". idobi. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  23. ^ "Fresh Out Live". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  24. ^ a b "Knox talks new EP 'I'm So Good At Being Alone?' and tour". // MELODIC Magazine. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  25. ^ "Knox". Bandsintown. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  26. ^ a b "Knox is bringing his I'm So Good At Being Alone Tour to the west coast". // MELODIC Magazine. 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  27. ^ Simeone, Matt (2022-12-21). "SiriusXM Announces Its 'Future Five' for 2023". SiriusXM. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  28. ^ "Knox Interview". 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  29. ^ "Nashville's very own, Knox, wants you to know he's no Matty Healy in new song "Not The 1975"". // MELODIC Magazine. 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  30. ^ "Pop Airplay". Billboard. 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  31. ^ Lipshutz, Andrew Unterberger,Kyle Denis,Jason; 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. Retrieved 2024-02-28.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  32. ^ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  33. ^ "Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts". 2024-02-28. Archived from the original on 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  34. ^ "Pollstar". www.pollstar.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  35. ^ "Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts". 2024-02-28. Archived from the original on 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  36. ^ "HOT AC - February 24, 2024". American Top 40. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  37. ^ "Pollstar". www.pollstar.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  38. ^ "Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts". web.archive.org. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  39. ^ "Pollstar". www.pollstar.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  40. ^ White, Logan (2024-02-23). "Knox unveils new single "Me, Myself, & Your Eyes"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  41. ^ "I'm So Good At Being Alone? by Knox, Nightly and Charlotte Sands on Beatsource". Beatsource. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  42. ^ a b "THE EPs Vinyl". Warner Music - Official Store. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
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