Interview with Donica Knight

Published: Nov. 12, 2015, 3 p.m.

b'Alabama-based Country-rock singer/songwriter\\xa0Donica 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 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRRQzjt7358. "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 Donica, \\u201cThis 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\\u201d.\\xa0\\n\\nDonica\\u2019s 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, and many others. A self-proclaimed tomboy and sports fan, Donica wrote and recorded \\u201cGreat To Be,\\u201d which was regularly played at her beloved Auburn Tigers\\u2019 football games. She has also written and recorded duets with country legend\\xa0Ronnie Milsap.'