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Chris Janson

Chris Janson

About Me

The Missouri-born Chris Janson has electrified Nashville's country music scene. In fact, it only took two days at a local Nashville bar to incite a wave of interest from country music's biggest record labels. It could be his intense and vocally stunning performances, his remarkable ability to play the harmonica, or the depth of his songs, but there is something remarkable about this 21 year-old phenomenon. Chris' budding music career has even taken him to the big screen, when legendary film director Johnathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, Stop Making Sense) invited him to participate in "Heart of Gold" a documentary capturing Neil Young's 2-night performance at the Historic Ryman Auditorium. Asked to describe his sound, Chris replies that it combines "elements of rock & roll, folk, blues, roots music, and vintage country." Nashville's critics been buzzing with excitement about this emerging star, and have even likened him to a combination of Mick Jagger and Hank Williams Sr. Chris readily acknowledges his influences, but he has a confidence in his identity that transcends his age. "I want to sound like Chris Janson," he says, "It's just what you see on stage, that's what you'll get on my record. I'm not afraid to push the limits. I don't have a set list at my shows, I just play songs. It's all about soul and feel". And as all great country music stars and rock & roll legends are marked by their authenticity and originality, Chris Janson is on that same path toward greatness.
Chris Janson has shared the stage with such acts as Hank Williams, Jr. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rodney Crowell, John Hiatt, and so many more. Check back often for new songs and updates!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/30/2006
Band Website: chrisjanson.com
Band Members: Chris Janson-vocal, guitar
Dirk Weaver-lead guitar
Misa The Bear-bass
Steve Sinatra-drums

Influences: hank williams sr, rolling stones, bob dylan, waylon jennings, jerry lee lewis, elvis, johnny cash, sex pistols, guns and roses
Sounds Like: Chris Janson
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

HUNTING THE COUNTRY WITH CHRIS JANSON

PLEASE ADD THE THEME SONG TO YOUR PROFILE!!!!! "IT'S NOT A PASSION, IT'S AN OBSESSION"-------KEEP TUNING IN TO THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL TO CATCH THE SHOW
Posted by Chris Janson on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:17:00 PST

Rowdy Frynds Tour 2008

CHRIS JANSON ..DY FRYNDS TOUR AGAIN THIS YEAR, WITH HANK JR AND LYNYRD SKYNYRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHECK SCHEDULE ON HOMEPAGE FOR DATES!!!!!!
Posted by Chris Janson on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:32:00 PST

GIBSON GUITAR WRITE-UP

CHECK OUT WWW.GIBSON.COM TO SEE THE NEW WRITE UP ON CHRIS JANSON. THANKS GIBSON GUITARS!!!!!
Posted by Chris Janson on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:39:00 PST

MOSSY OAK AND CHRIS JANSON!!!!!!!

TUNE IN TO MOSSY OAK'S "HUNTING THE COUNTRY" WITH CHRIS JANSON ON OUTDOOR CHANNEL, AIRING IN JULY!!!!! CHECK BACK FOR SPECIFIC TIME AND DATES!!! FEATURING THE SIDE OF CHRIS'S PERSONAL LIFE THAT MANY N...
Posted by Chris Janson on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:35:00 PST

5 Questions with Chris Janson

Check this out, 5 Questions with Chris Janson  http://beta.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200711 15/TUNEIN01/71115012/-1/TUNEIN...
Posted by Chris Janson on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:26:00 PST

New Video

check out the video recently posted on the page...its chris and holly at the roxy theatre in los angeles...duet tune called, "i love you"--written by holly and chris
Posted by Chris Janson on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:22:00 PST

Tour Announced!!!!

Check out this article... Official Press Release from Billboard Magazine  Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr, Chris Janson tour!!!! http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_ conte...
Posted by Chris Janson on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:01:00 PST

songs of the year

so, chris was part of the songs of the year concert, playing harmonica........check it out on CMT.com--or watch CMT for the viewing
Posted by Chris Janson on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:34:00 PST