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Riki Knox is a hot up and coming Canadian country artist who’s magnetic, down home personality, connects with her fans and new audiences alike.

A consummate professional and highly entertaining performer, Riki knows how to command the stage and put on a great show. Her set list includes catchy original songs and a few well known covers that keep the audience entertained and on their feet.

CMAO Rising Star

Nominated for Rising Star at the 2015 CMAO (Country Music Association of Ontario) Awards, Riki also took home the Durham Region Music Award for ‘Best Country Song'.

She spent 2016 playing on stages throughout Canada and the U.S, including the reknowned Hard Rock Stage during CMA Fest in Nashville, TN and Beach Blast in Shediac, New Brunswick where she played main stage with Florida Georgia Line.

Riki has also shared stages with Dallas Smith, Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Eaton Corbin & Cold Creek County, to name a few.

Debut Album – That's Country Y'all!

Riki's debut album, named after the title track "That's Country Y'all" was released in November ’15 preceding a highly successful and sold out launch party. Having been compared to the sounds and sass of Miranda Lambert with the heartfelt honesty of Dolly Parton, Riki blends her country sound with just the right amount of rock that can be found in much of today's country music.

Industry Quotes

Riki Knox is the real deal. She's a fireball performer who sings with grit and passion, and lives what she sings about. A beautiful mix of modern edge and cool, with a tip of the hat to yesterday. She's Jagger, Joplin, Haggard, and Dolly all wrapped into one with a fresh new sound. She's the hottest thing to hit Canadian radio in years!"
— Willie Mack, Award winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer

 

RIki was an absolute sweetheart and her voice was undeniably even sweeter. Her stage presence was electric, there was not a single person seated. Her energy was infectious and her tone, nothing less than heavenly. Some of the purest sounds our hall has ever had the pleasure of hearing. I can honestly say I've heard an angel sing, it's Riki Knox.

-The Music Hall Nightclub & Concert Theatre

 

Riki graced our stage during our 2014/2015 Lindsay Country Jamboree. She has a larger than life stage presence about her that could be felt through the eyes of our audience who were completely entranced by her vocals as soon as the first note came out. She has a strong, unique voice that we all fell in love with. She is a true lady of Country Music here in Canada, a gem that we are honoured to have had on our stage." — Lynn Hepburn – Lindsay Country Jamboree Administrator

The Sunday night concert at the Port Perry Fair was a HUGE success, with record crowds attending. Starting the night off with a bang was hometown favourite Riki Knox, who got the crowd all amped up with her high energy performance! What a great show!!! She was followed by CCMA winner Dallas Smith who definitely gave the fans another great show to end the night!"
— Barbie Bischop, Port Perry Fair President

It was great to write with Riki" as an Artist and a songwriter, she likes to dig deep and makes her co-writers dig a little deeper too to get to the real honesty in a song"… And that in my opinion is what songwriting is all about!!"
— Duane Steele, Award Winning Country Artist/Songwriter

I've had the pleasure of interviewing Riki on my online radio show. She is a genuine person with the elements it takes to be a success in music: great voice, songwriting skills and the ‘look’. Her sound is truly 'Country' which listeners are longing to hear these days. She was raised on the classics and loves singing Country music. Her voice will draw you in and make you believe what she is singing about. I am honoured to call her a friend and can't wait for what lies ahead with her music. Riki is truly a Bona fide Country girl!"
— Dave Woods, Host of In The Country (Web Link)

 

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Get To Know Riki

Official Video: Six Feet Under

Official Video: Beautiful Thing

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Summer 2016- Performed MainStage with Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Dallas Smith and Easton Corbin
  • Release of debut album “That’s Country Y’all” in November ’15 at SOLD OUT CD release show
  • Performed the Canadian National Anthem & original song “Someday” at the Tribute to Our Troops Gala. Special guests included the Minister of National Defence, Minister of Finance along with numerous other dignitaries
  • Performed at the “Habitat for Humanity: Women Of Power Build” and was asked to become an Official Ambassador
  • Winner of ‘Best Country Song’ for the Durham Region Music Awards
  • Selected to showcase at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, Ontario
  • First radio single ‘Six Feet Under’ released to radio Jan ’15
  • Official music video for ‘Six Feet Under’ shot by acclaimed director Paul De La Cerda in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Second radio single “Beautiful Thing” released in May ’15. Lyric video also released, shot by Paul De La Cerda in Texas
  • Signed an endorsement deal with Texas based Lane Boots
  • Showcased on the Diamonds in the Rough Stage during CCMA Country Music Week in Halifax, N.S
  • Represented MusicOntario during CCMA Week
  • Invited to perform at the Vekeo live global streaming event, held at ‘The Guitar Sanctuary’ in McKinney, Texas
 

In The Media

Soundcheck Entertainment-CD Release Coverage
Soundcheck Entertainment Release Party

CMAO Newsletter-Artist Of The Month
CMA Ontario

CMAO Newsletter – The Power Of A Song

CMAO The Power Of Song

IN THE COUNTRY BROADCAST WITH DAVE WOODS
Dave Woods' site

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