Biography
Native Texan, Chris Chitsey, made a name for himself on the competitive, Texas honky-tonk circuit before graduating to success on a national level in the early 2000’s. His smooth evocative voice and energetic stage presence quickly established Chris as one of the latest Texas exports to find national acclaim.
Rooted in the smooth Texas country style, Chris began his music career, as a high schooler, on the stage of his father’s Bar-B-Q restaurant and entertainment venue in the heart of Austin, Texas. Raised on a steady diet of George Strait, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley & Alan Jackson; Chris’ future had taken shape.
After becoming the main attraction in Central Texas throughout his college years, Chris inked his first record deal two years into his college career at Southwest Texas State University. His self-titled debut album had three songs hit the national charts, including "At A Time Like This," "John Wayne Rides Again" and "With A Body Like That," which held 18 weeks on the CMT and GAC Top 10 Countdowns. Chris completed his undergraduate degree and went on to earn a master's degree, all while maintaining his focus on his music career.
After many years of working the road, Chris charted his first #1 single, “Lonely In Tucson,” in February of 2015 on the New Music Weekly Country America Chart. He followed that with two more #1’s, “Superstitious Heart” & “Just Don’t Know It Yet.” This music is available for download or streaming.
Chris has teamed up again with Nashville producer, D. Scott Miller, to record a brand-new project that promises to be his best work yet! Chris’ first single/video from the new project, “Last Time I Saw You,” (written by Rob Martin & Frank Maroney) reached number one on both the Euro Indie Music Hot 100 charts and the World Indie Music Charts. It hit number 11 in the New Country Weekly Charts and at number 14 on the Country Music Channel in the U.S. His second single, “Life Is Hard, Whiskey is Easy” releases to over 180 countries on worldwide radio on January 15, 2024. Whether on stage or in the recording studio, Chris exudes his passion for country music. It's that dedication, work-ethic and God-given talent that will keep him on the road of success.
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