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Chris Estes

producer/ songwriter Chris Estes

About Me

bestes music Chris Estes, a Nashville based Producer, Mixer, and Songwriter, enjoys working with a variety of artists spanning several diverse genres.
Over the past 10 years, a few of his clients have included Billy Mann (Teddy Geiger, Jessica Simpson), Ryan Tedder (One Republic), Major Bob Music (Lane Turner), Krystal Meyers (Forefront), Michael Tait (D.C. Talk, Forefront Records), Universal Music Group, Curb Records, EMI/CMG, TVT Records, Elektra Records, In Pop/Elevate Records, Gaither Music Group, Dreamworks Nashville as well as many independent artists.
Chris recieved his first Billboard Hit in 2003 with the #21 single “Freeze”. Chris co-wrote the hit song with Kevin Fox and Jason Phelps of the TVT records act "pay the girl". Who is well known for their radio charting success as well as touring as a supporting act with international superstar Shakira.
In 2004 Chris was nominated for a Dove Award in the category of ‘Best Recorded Rock Song of the Year’ after having the #2 Rock single ‘All About You,’ which Chris Produced and co-wrote for Curb records artist Nate Sallie. The hit song also charted #7 on the Christian Hit Radio charts.
In 2005 Chris was nominated once again for a Dove Award in the same category as the previous year for a single he Produced and co-wrote. That single “Without You” reached #7 Rock Radio single and Later that same year Chris had another hit that he Produced and co-wrote titled “Inside Out” reaching #9 Radio Disney.
Chris is continuingly enjoying success with his recent productions on the Jump 5 Mixed up Album, which charted #3 on Billboard’s Top Electronic Albums Chart And as producer and mixer on Linda Randle's Christmas album that charted #18 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart.
Chris Estes produces artists in various formats including: Indy, Rock, Pop, R&B, Country and CCM.
Currently Chris and his writing partner Amy Becker Estes are focused on writing and producing for many different projects.
Select Recordings from Chris's discography:
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My Interests

Hit Records

I'd like to meet:

Talent

Music:

The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Guy, D.C. Talk, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis, Switchfoot, Al Green, Queen, The Killers, Madonna, BT, Craig Armstrong, Green Day, Kenny Chesney, John Mayer, Shania Twain( Mutt Lange), Shiney Toy Guns, Garth, The Cure, One Republic, Mothers Finest, Cameo, The Gap Band, Faith Hill, The Hives, Level 42, The Police, Flock of Seagulls, Saosin, and the list goes on and on....

Movies:

End Game, What The Bleep Do We Know, Oceans 11, 2001 Space Odessy, The Godfather, Knotting Hill, The Devil Wears Prada, School of Rock, Meet The Parents, Borne Identity, The Thomas Crown Affair

Television:

How It's Made, Modern Marvels, The Dog Wisperer, BBC, PBS, History Channel

Books:

The Bible, The Screw Tape Letters (C.S. Lewis), Max Lucado, Charles Stanley

Heroes:

YHWH, Yeshua, Alex Jones, Grandmas

My Blog

Featured In Argosy Studio Website and Catalog

Our home project studio with new touch screen console was featured in the Argosy Studio Website and Catalog: http://www.argosyconsole.com/argosy_studiogallery/argosy_stu diogallery.html ...
Posted by Chris Estes on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:32:00 PST

Produced New Radio Single for Derek Sholl

I am pleased to announce that we just got the Mastered version of "Here" back from Sterling Sound Mastering in NY. Everyone is very pleased!  The single will be serviced to radio this month....
Posted by Chris Estes on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:17:00 PST

Produced New Tracks for Nathan Asher and The Infantry forthcoming album

Check out "Turn Up The Faders" (remix) on Nathan Asher and The Infantry's Myspace We will be posting video clips and photos from the sessions soon. Meanwhile turn up the faders here: www.myspace....
Posted by Chris Estes on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:23:00 PST

Beth Cayhall Music Industry Showcase

We have been working with Beth for 2 full length albums and 3 great years preparing for this event! February 26th @ 6-6:45pm. We are filming and recording the concert in Hi-Def and it will be release...
Posted by Chris Estes on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:11:00 PST

Joy Davis

Chris Estes is currently producing Austin Texas country music artist Joy Davis.   Joy is from a very musical family heritage. Joy's sister Patrice Patrice Pike, was signed by Steve Schnur a...
Posted by Chris Estes on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:09:00 PST

Producing Tracks for Upcoming Derek Sholl Album

Expect to hear and see great things from Derek Sholl. He recently Appeared on Deep Rock Drive in Las Vegas and is touring extensively throughout Texas. www.myspace.com/dereksholl ...
Posted by Chris Estes on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:59:00 PST

Kelsey Merrit

Recently my partner Amy Becker Estes and I co-wrote and produced/recorded/mixed 3 new songs for Kelsey Merritt forth coming debut album.  Kelsey is based out of New York City. Chec...
Posted by Chris Estes on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:03:00 PST

"Freedom" is Certified Gold

We are excited to announce that Michael W. Smith  "Freedom", a record that Chris worked on has reached over 500,000 units sold and is now certified gold by the RIAA. ...
Posted by Chris Estes on Mon, 07 May 2007 02:05:00 PST

Steven Loki Howell Signs to Bestes Music

We are excited to annouce the signing of Steven Loki Howell to Bestes Music Productions.  
Posted by Chris Estes on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:09:00 PST

Exciting News & Announcements!

  Producer/Writer Chris Estes has officially signed with renowned Producer Managers Jim Phelan and Jerimaya Grabher of Global Positioning Services in Los Angeles! They also represent Producers s...
Posted by Chris Estes on Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:15:00 PST