Evelyn Knight was an American singer who achieved popularity during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Known for her crystal-clear enunciation and jazz-inflected stylings, Knight was a significant figure in the post-World War II pop music scene. She is best known for her hit, "A Little Bird Told Me", which topped the Billboard charts for several weeks. Despite her relatively brief recording career, Knight's distinctive vocal technique had a lasting influence on the development of American popular music.