New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Alabama-based Country-rock singer/songwriter, Donica Knight is happy to announce the release of her new single and VEVO music video for "Love Ain't A Prize." The video is currently available for viewing below. The single will be available on itunes, amazon, and all major music retailers in more than 100 countries. A November 1, 2015 release date is scheduled. The single is currently available on Donica's website at https://www.donicaknight.com.
"Love Ain't A Prize" was written by Donica Knight, her producer, Jim Huff, and Chris Vos. Recorded at Fox Force Five Recorders and Huff's home studio in Los Angeles, CA, the track is taken from her forthcoming EP, Can't Buy A Southern Girl, slated for early 2016 release. The single is already airing at radio stations around the globe. The music video was shot on location in LA, and it was directed by veteran cinemetographer, Noel Maitland. Maitland has directed videos for Flyleaf, EdenXO, Bobby Newberry, and others.
Says Knight, "This time around, I wanted to make a record in LA, but reminiscent of some of the great southern rock and country I grew up listening to; some of that Muscle Shoals vibe with horns, motown-ish background vocals, and of course, lots of rock 'n' roll guitars".
Donica Knight is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and entertainer hailing from Montgomery, Alabama. Donica's unique blend of Southern rock, country, blues and old East Memphis music has led to a rigorous touring schedule in the Southeast, performing more than 350 dates, opening for both country and rock superstars, as diverse as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock, Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Kenny Rogers, Scotty McCreery, Jamey Johnson, Little River Band, Skid Row, Kellie Pickler, Blackberry Smoke, Joe Nichols, REO Speedwagon, The Band Perry, Chris Young, 3 Doors Down and many others. A self-proclaimed tomboy and sports fan, Donica wrote and recorded "Great To Be," which was regularly played at her beloved Auburn Tigers' football games. She has also written and recorded duets with country legend, Ronnie Milsap. Donica's music can be heard in several television and radio commercials, and on the award-winning soundtrack for the film Halloween Party. She also has two co-writes in the upcoming Tracy Lawrence film, Alabama Dirt. Donica has worked in the studio with Platinum selling and Grammy nominated producers, Mickey Jack Cones, Blake Mevis, and Rob Galbraith. Her most recent collaboration is with producer/guitarist and multi-platinum songwriter, Jim Huff (Joe Bonamassa, Holly Brook: aka Skylar Grey, and 2015 Grammy Award Nominee, Dave Yaden) Recorded in Los Angeles, the self-penned Can't Buy a Southern Girl EP features the scorching lead single and video, "Love Ain't a Prize," scheduled for October 2015 release. For more information, visit www.donicaknight.com
