Chester and his band; The Wind, were awarded “Best Group” at the first annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in 1999 as well as “Outstanding Aboriginal Recording” at the first Annual Prairie Music Awards in 1999 for the album Falling Down. In 2000, Falling Down received a Juno Award for “Best Music of Aboriginal Canada”. Chester has performed numerous concerts on the main stage at major festivals across Canada. Chester Knight and The Wind were also invited as guest performers at the 1st Annual Native American Grammy Nominee Showcase on February 26, 2002 in Hollywood, California. The performance was showcased in the heart of Hollywood at the Grand Ballroom of the Kodak Theatre (Home of the Academy Awards).
This new recording marks the beginning of a two-record deal with SOAR (Sound of America Records). Standing Strong, like his two previous albums, blends First Nation spirit with a contemporary outlook. What sets it apart however, is a slightly heavier rock flavor, and because of that, has created a lot of hype and anticipation for this release. Standing Strong is Chester Knight at his very best; re-invented and stronger than ever! Be sure to watch for his name at this year's Juno Awards!

THE BUZZ
• Named one of the “14 Hottest Musical Acts” in the USA, Native Peoples Magazine (May/June 2002)
• “Love Me Strong” (Freedom CD) is the most requested song on the radio stations
• Chester’s music video “Pocohontas” was on regular rotation on CMT and was nominated at the 54th Annual Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival for Best Music Video.
• Chester wrote songs for the highly acclaimed play “Lady of Silences” written and directed by Floyd Favel that was performed at the Globe Theatre in Regina, Saskatchewan.
• The entire album Falling Down was incorporated into another play called “Truth Hurts,” produced by Kennetch Charlette and Floyd Favel, that was presented in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
• Blue Hills Production, Saskatoon, produced a documentary of this play entitled “Circle of Voices,” using Chester’s music for the sound track.
• Two music videos were produced, one with CBC and another for Much Music.
• A national CBC Prairie Roadhouse Television Special featuring Chester Knight and The Wind in 1997.
• Chester created a theme song for the film documentary “Voices in the Wind” that was aired nationally.

The Songs
01. How Long 3:12
02. Take Me Back 3:27
03. Last Dance 3:16
04. Cochese Was A Warrior 3:16
05. Shameface (So You Tell Me) 4:02
06. Spirit Journey 3:52
07. Bingo Baby 3:59
08. Strange How It Is 3:43
09. I Just Got Back 3:28
10. Love Fades Away 3:02
11. Broken Promises 4:06