Lizanne Knott
Lizanne Knott is a beautiful talent. Soft spoken words, intelligent poetic lyrics and a voice that defies any age. A class act all the way around and beloved by her friends and fans alike. A rare artist." Tina Shafer - Artistic Director - New York Songwriter's Circle
"Absolutely gorgeous music. We've rarely had as big a reaction to any artist in recent years that we've had for Lizanne Knott"
Bob Harris, London BBC2
A long standing member of the Philadelphia music scene and managing partner of Grammy Award Winning MorningStar Studios, Lizanne Knott has been captivating audiences throughout the US and garnering accolades from radio listeners and peers around the globe. She has performed at some of the most prestigious listening venues in the US and throughout England, steadily gaining ground wherever the road takes her.
A frequent featured artist on London's acclaimed Bob Harris Show, BBC2 and other BBC stations, she also receives airplay on AAA radio throughout the US. A local favorite on Philadelphia's WXPN, her music has been used in independent films, TV movies, documentaries and by national non-profit organizations.
Her most recent 2010 release "South of Graceland" rose to the Number 6th spot on Amazon UK for Hot Bestsellers, New and Pre-Release (Country/Americana) putting her on the same page as Rosanne Cash and Taylor Swift.
She is presently in the studio working on a new album for a Fall 2011 National Release. Recorded both at her own MorningStar Studios as well as the legendary Quad Studios in Nashville, the CD will include vocals and instrumentation by Janis Ian, who recently took notice of Lizanne and offered her talent on the project. It boasts some of the most sought after session players on the scene today as well as duets with popular songstress and friend, Melody Gardot and renowned hit songwriter, Craig Bickhardt (Allison Krauss, Trisha Yearwood, The Highway Men, The Judds and many more)
Lizanne has shared the stage and/or opened for:
Shawn Colvin - Josh Ritter - Ellis Paul - Jimmy Web - Danny Flowers - Lucy Kaplansky - Eric Bazilian - Graham Parker - John Eddie - Mindy Smith - Maura O'Connel - Craig Bickhardt - Antje Duvekot - Phil Roy and more...
Lizanne's Affiliations:
MorningStar Studios ~ Managing Partner
NARAS - Voting Member
Americana Music Association Member
NSAI ~ Professional Member
ASCAP ~ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
MOC ~ Musicians on Call