Heartfelt music must be soulful, sultry and smooth as silk. Chris Bolton’s style is the epitome of heartfelt music. This Chicago native is not a novice to the entertainment industry. He began singing in his father’s church when he was only 6 years old. Before he knew it, he was on the big stage. With his powerful voice, Chris has moved hundreds of thousands of fans from New York to Los Angeles to Rome, Italy as he graced the stage in over ten stage plays. However, no role has been more definitive for him than that of Walter Jordan, the adorable and bashful plumber in David E Talbert’s gospel musical, “Mr. Right Nowâ€. After seeing the singer/actor in this production, the New York Amsterdam News wrote, “He sounds and looks like Luther Vandrossâ€.Bolton has all the right ingredients to become a premier artist. He has stage presence, experience, stamina, an approachable personality and most importantly a silky smooth voice. This phenomenal vocalist, who wants all to know that he loves the Lord, has received “mad props†from industry notables; Songwriter-producer, Donald Lawrence says of Chris, “He is one of the most consistent vocalists I’ve heard in a long time ... a refreshing talent, definitely one to look forward to. “Grammy-nominated gospel diva Karen Clark-Sheard says, “he delivers a song with the power and precision of a seasoned artist .... this singer will definitely fill a niche as a gospel balladeer.â€Bolton has priceless experience and has shared the stage and/or worked with the likes if K-Ci & JoJo, Queen Latifah, Kenny Lattimore, Mary J. Blige, The Winans, Tonex, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Karen Clark-Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Mary Mary, Chaka Khan and a host of others . The multi-talented artist has appeared on the Jamie Foxx Show, Good news, The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, The Lady of Soul Train Awards, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Rosie O’Donnel Show, BET Gospel 2001, & 2002 Image Awards, Dove Awards 2001, Word Network 2002 & The 2002 Grammy Awards. Chris sang on the soundtrack of Juwanna Man & Stuart Little, as well as acted in the Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffle movie.As a vocal director, producer and playwright, Chris would certainly be a valuable player to any successful production team. His credits include:Come Out of the Rain
Mamma Don’t
No Place to Lay my Head
I Need a Man
Which Way Do I Turn
Get Your House in Order
Fall on Your Knees
Help Somebody
A Good Man is Hard to Find
Something Special’s about to Happen
Wicked Ways
Where Do I Go From Here
My Grandmother Prayed for Me
Perilous Times
Real Men Pray
Stop Cheating on God’s time
Men Cry in the Dark
Mr. Right NowAs Chris continues his soaring career, he is breaking new ground with his eagerly anticipated first solo project and also his new music theater production, One Night Stand, written and produced by him. This singer, actor, producer and writer is really moving and reaching for higher goals. He is one of the best kept secrets in the entertainment industry, but the rumor is spreading like an infectious disease. Once you hear the sound of Chris Bolton, you will, like all the rest, be addicted and craving to hear more!His Motto: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!â€
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