Katie Knipp is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and blues Americana artist.
Early life and education Knipp was born in Alameda, California. She completed her bachelor of arts degree in music from California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California.
Career Knipp released her first solo album, Violent in Here, in 2003, followed by Take Her Down in 2005, Midnight Mind in 2009, and Nice to Meet You in 2012.
She released the Take It With You album in 2018, which reached number 10 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart. On 12 March 2021, she released her sixth album, The Well, which was digitally distributed by Heart Songs Corporation. The track "Chamomile and Cocaine" from the album was released digitally in 2020, and other songs were released with the album in 2021. The album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. Both albums ranked on the Roots Music Report for Top Contemporary Blues albums. On 10 June 2022, she released her seventh album, Katie Knipp Live at The Green Room Social Club, that rose to number 6 on the iTunes Blues Albums chart upon its debut as well as number 9 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart."Blues Artist Katie Knipp Hits Billboard Top 10 With Triumphant Live Album" Music Crowns. Retrieved 2022-09-02."Katie Knipp Band Live at the Green Room Social Club" Blues Doodles. Retrieved 2022-09-02."Video Premiere: Katie Knipp “The Gospel of Good Intentions”" Americana UK. Retrieved 2022-09-02. Her eighth album, Me,"Fearless in darkness, fearless in light: Katie Knipp’s ‘Me’ plumbs the depths of struggle – album release show this Saturday at Harlow’s" Sacramento News & Review. Retrieved 2024-07-02. was released on 7 June 2024 and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. On 24 October 2025, Knipp released her ninth album, Dance Me, an electronica album featuring producer and bassist Pancho Tomaselli."Katie Knipp Announces New Album With Pancho Tomaselli on Bass" Bass Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
Knipp is a two-time winner of Sacramento Music awards for best blues artist in 2019 and 2020. She was also nominated as Artist of the Year 2019 by the Sacramento News and Review. She was honored as the Artist of the Year 2020 by the Country Folk Americana Blues Music Realm.
Knipp has opened for several music artists, including Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Joan Osborne, The Hidalgos, The Doobie Brothers, The James Hunter Six, Jon Cleary, Ruthie Foster, and others.
She performs both as a solo artist and with her band. As a multi-instrumentalist, she plays piano, slide guitar, and harmonica, besides her vocals.
Discography Albums TitleReleasedRefViolent in Here2003Take Her DownFebruary 1, 2005Midnight MindJanuary 28, 2010Take It With YouNovember 7, 2018Katie Knipp Live at The Green Room Social ClubJune 10, 2022"Katie Knipp Band – Live At The Green Room Social: Album Review" At The Barrier. Retrieved 2022-09-02."Katie Knipp Band Live Green Room Social Club" Music News. Retrieved 2022-09-02.MeJune 7, 2024Dance MeOctober 24, 2025"Katie Knipp Announces New Album Dance Me: A Bold Leap Into Electronica" IndiePulse Music. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
EPs TitleReleasedRefThe WellMarch 12, 2021 Digital Distribution: Heart Songs Corporation Nice to Meet YouJuly 13, 2012
Personal life Knipp is married and has two sons, Tommy and James.
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