Chris Knight: From the coal mines of Kentucky to the Americana charts

The opening strains of “Framed” brought Chris Knight his first hit single and national acclaim, but the kudos were long overdue. Knight, who grew up in Slaughters, Ky., had been toiling on Music Row for years; he had publishing deals with major songwriting houses long before his voice was heard on radio. Knight has survived thanks to relentless touring and a dedicated cadre of Americana fans who buy his albums.

Q: What was Chris Knight like when he first started to realize he wanted to be a musician?