Chris has experienced active chart success and numerous cuts. Most recently, he had top-5 hit singles with Trace Adkins - "I'm Tryin" and the Montgomery Gentry smash "Speed." Chris had a top-20 hit on Brian McComas - "You're In My Head."

"What Brothers Do" - Confederate Railroad and "John J. Blanchard" - Anthony Smith were both top-40 hits. Besides "John J. Blanchard," Chris has five more cuts on Anthony's record.

Artists who have cut Chris's songs include Lorrie Morgan, Montgomery Gentry, Sammy Kershaw, Tommy Shane Steiner, Trace Adkins, Michael Peterson, Jeffrey Steele, Confederate Railroad, Neal McCoy, Brian McComas, Brad Paisley, Joe Diffie, Diamond Rio and many more.

Chris was raised in the small town of White Pine, Tennessee. He began playing the guitar at the age of eight and wrote his first song four years later. His first taste of Nashville was at the age of 9, when his mother moved there and made a record pursuing her own musical career. They soon returned to East Tennessee, where Chris continued to hone his musical talents, influenced by the likes of Jim Croce, James Taylor, and Merle Haggard.

After spending a few years playing in bands at local bars and solo acts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Chris made the trek back to Nashville. He soon landed his first songwriting deal at King Lizard Music that began his professional songwriting career. He is currently with Corlew Music Group and has been since 2000.


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