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For basketball player Chris Richardson, see Chris Richardson (basketball).
Chris Richardson
Chris Richardson performing as part of the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2007
Chris Richardson performing as part of the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2007
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Michael Richardson
Born (1984-02-19) February 19, 1984 (age 40)
Soignies, Belgium
OriginChesapeake, Virginia, United States
GenresPop, rock, R&B
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboard, drums
Years active2007–present
LabelsCash Money Records, Republic
Websitechrisrichardsonmusic.com

Christopher Michael "Chris" Richardson (born February 19, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter who was the fifth-place finalist on the sixth season of American Idol.

Personal life

Richardson was born in Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Hospital in Belgium to Phyllis and Danny Richardson. His father spent 20 years in the United States Air Force.[1] Richardson moved to Chesapeake, Virginia, in 1999. He admitted during the March 6, 2007 edition of American Idol that he used to be overweight as a child and teenager. He graduated from Great Bridge High School in 2002 and studied music composition at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia, for a year, playing football there as well. He continued his musical studies at Tidewater Community College. Before Idol, Richardson was a kitchen supervisor for a Hooters restaurant.

Chris plays guitar, drums and piano.[2] His favorite male singers include Jason Mraz, Justin Timberlake, James Brown, and Michael Jackson. His favorite female artists are early 1990s Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera. He has a Bulldog named Tommy.[3]

Chris and fellow idol Blake Lewis had said on Chris' elimination night that they are best friends.

On April 11, 2016, he and girlfriend, Maryfrances Jerez, welcomed a baby girl.[citation needed]

American Idol

Richardson had auditioned for American Idol in two previous seasons before being cast on season 6. Richardson auditioned in New York City, holding number 8963. The judges warmed to him, and he got through the audition process. Richardson was grouped with Paul Kim and AJ Tabaldo in the Hollywood group round.

During American Idol, Chris received many comparisons to Justin Timberlake, including from judge Randy Jackson. But, he adds, those who've drawn the connection should listen to his album when it comes out and then decide if it still holds.[citation needed] "To be even mentioned in the same sentence as someone so successful, it's great," Richardson told the Associated Press on Thursday the day after his elimination in a phone interview. "They might be surprised whenever I come out with my album, that it's completely different than his. So that's when other people might one day be, like 'Hey, you sort of sound like Chris Richardson.'"[This quote needs a citation]

American Idol Performances

Week # Theme Song Choice Original Artist Order # Result
Top 24 (12 Men) N/A I Don't Want to Be Gavin DeGraw 5 Safe
Top 20 (10 Men) N/A Geek in the Pink Jason Mraz 9 Safe
Top 16 (8 Men) N/A Tonight I Wanna Cry Keith Urban 4 Safe
Top 12 Diana Ross The Boss Diana Ross 11 Safe
Top 11 British Invasion Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying Gerry & The Pacemakers 2 Bottom 21
Top 10 No Doubt/Artists who inspire Gwen Stefani Don't Speak No Doubt 10 Safe
Top 9 American Classics Don't Get Around Much Anymore Duke Ellington 4 Safe
Top 8 Latin Smooth Santana feat. Rob Thomas 3 Bottom 32
Top 7 Country Mayberry Rascal Flatts 5 Safe
Top 6 Inspirational Change the World Eric Clapton 1 Safe
Top 63 Bon Jovi Wanted Dead or Alive Bon Jovi 5 Eliminated
  • ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results in the particular night, Richardson was in the bottom two but declared safe when Stephanie Edwards was eliminated.
  • ^Note 2 Richardson was saved first from elimination.
  • ^Note 3 Due to the Idol Gives Back performance, the Top 6 remained intact for another week.

Post Idol

Richardson participated in the Season 6 tour along with the rest of the Top 10 after Season six ended.

He started working on his debut album after the tour, then tentatively titled Come Right Back to You, which he said will be a mix of both rock, soul/R&B. "It'll be a mixture of a Maroon 5 sound with a little bit of Jason Mraz," said Richardson. "I love rock and roll but I have this soulful type voice and I just like to infuse both of them."[4]

On February 22, 2008, a new song leaked onto the internet from Richardson, entitled "All Alone." The song was then released commercially, being available on iTunes among other places. Richardson performs the song on over 30 radio/TV stations as part of his 10 city tour, sponsored by Breyers. On May 20, 2008, the album was put on the fast track and was recorded in Los Angeles, Miami and Virginia. Producers include Ill Factor, Brent Paschke and Troy "Radio" Johnson.

Richardson co-wrote the track "What'cha Got 2 Lose?" on Blake Lewis' debut album A.D.D. (Audio Day Dream), as well as the bonus track "Human" released exclusively via iTunes. He has also said in an interview that he has written songs for winner Jordin Sparks and Phil Stacey and plans on writing with Gina Glocksen.[5]

On April 19, 2008, Richardson appeared as a surprise guest at Jason Mraz's "Music, Magic and Makepeace Tour." He sang a duet with Mraz called "Geek in the Pink". On March 20, 2009, Richardson was the opening act for Josh Hodge in New York City at the Canal Room, performing a couple of songs, including "All Alone."

In May 2009, he appeared on the red carpet for the American Idol finale, as well as a "Relay for Life" charity event at Currituck County High School. He also sang in the ninth season finale of American Idol in 2010 with other seasons' finalists in a tribute to Simon Cowell's last show.

In 2011, Richardson collaborated with Tyga on the single "Far Away". The single was released on May 17, 2011 and reached number 86 in Billboard Hot 100.

In 2012, Richardson signed a record deal with Cash Money Records and Republic Records.[6][7][8]

In January 2012, he released the single "In the Name of Love" which was followed by a music video.[9]

Later that year, he released his official debut single "Joy & Pain" featuring Tyga on August 28, 2012.[10]

In mid-2012 it was announced that Universal Republic Records was going defunct, making Richardson and other artists move to Republic Records making the label itself revived.[11]

In 2013, he released two new songs "Collecting"[12] and "Why You Mad"[13] which were followed by a Kickstarter campaign in 2014 to help fund a mixtape and tour which did not make its goal.[14]

In 2015, he announced that he and YMCMB had parted ways[15][16][17] and that he'd be releasing his music independently.[18] Additionally, he announced work on two EPs: Press Play[19] and Murder She Wrote.[20] Later that year, he was featured on the international single "Bigger Better Faster" with Follow Your Instinct and Busta Rhymes which hit the Top 3 in Japan.[21] On December 7, 2015, he premiered a cover of Bryson Tiller's hit "Don't" on his official media handles which garnered positive reviews.[22] His new single "Rear View" will be released on February 19, 2016.[23]

Discography

Albums

  • Chris Richardson - EP (June 12, 2007)
  • Press Play - EP (TBA 2016)
  • Murder She Wrote - EP (TBA 2016)

Singles

  • "All Alone" (March 12, 2008)
  • "Floating off the Ground" (November 1, 2009)
  • "In the Name of Love" (January 12, 2012)
  • "Far Away" (featuring Tyga) (July 31, 2012)
  • "Joy and Pain" (featuring Tyga (August 28, 2012)
  • "Collecting"
  • "Why You Mad" (featuring Caskey) (August 7, 2013)[24]
  • "Bigger Better Faster" (with Follow Your Instinct & Busta Rhymes) (2015)
  • "Rear View" (February 19, 2016)
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album/Mixtape
US
[25] 		US
R&B
[26] 		US
Rap
[27] 		AUS
[28] 		CAN
[29] 		FRA
[30] 		UK
[31]
"Far Away"
(Tyga featuring Chris Richardson) 		2011 86 93 16 — — — — Careless World: Rise of the Last King
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ Hampton Roads Archived September 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ TV GuidebInfo (accessed March 30, 2007)
  3. ^ "Chesapeake Idol contestant stirs up fond memories among friends, family" By Larry Bonko and Phyllis Speidell. The Virginian-Pilot February 6, 2007. [1] Archived September 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Topic Galleries - dailypress.com
  5. ^ American Idol finalist Chris Richardson shares tour secrets - Celebrity and Entertainment News | TVGuide.com
  6. ^ http://alldmvhiphop.com/profiles/blogs/birdman-ymcmb-sign-va-native-and-former-american-idol-contestant-
  7. ^ http://www.republicrecords.com/artists/#A
  8. ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/video-birdman-welcomes-chris-richardson-to-cash-money
  9. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAhDdT7O8QM
  10. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/joy-pain-feat.-tyga-single/id556951591
  11. ^ "Chris Richardson now with Republic Records". Retrieved November 24, 2012.
  12. ^ Chris Richardson [@ImChrisRich] (23 May 2013). "Just got 2 videoS back finalized!! #Collecting #WhyYouMad it's about to be trouble" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIT8f4CcJWk
  14. ^ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chrisrichproject/chris-richardson-the-collecting-tour-and-mixtape
  15. ^ Chris Richardson [@ImChrisRich] (9 January 2015). "I'll put out music when I feel like I'm not just giving it away w/ "0" push...I'll give you a story • I'll give you me • I'm different" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Chris Richardson [@ImChrisRich] (9 January 2015). "And to my fans who have been patiently waiting for years for music from me, it's politics and label decisions...but '15 will be different" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Chris Richardson [@ImChrisRich] (9 January 2015). "We are all going through lifeand it's ups and downs... Don't think there isn't a story behind all of this, cause there is" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. ^ Chris Richardson [@ImChrisRich] (4 March 2015). "Putting together my own album/artwork/band and putting it out...Pretty much sums it up. #artistLife" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/xpR40QGXlr/
  20. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/xpgWnUGXhI/
  21. ^ Follow Your Instinct [@OfficialFYI] (14 August 2015). "Top5 in Japan🇯🇵 with @BustaRhymes and @ImChrisRich #biggerbetterfaster @OfficialFYI @AddisAkaRaptile @ElaLionezz" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSOtuTGL-nA
  23. ^ Chris Richardson [@ImChrisRich] (12 February 2016). "The #RearView Project #RT" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  24. ^ http://www.vibe.com/article/premiere-chris-richardson-caskey-why-you-mad
  25. ^ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  26. ^ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  27. ^ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  28. ^ "The ARIA Report: Issue 1170 (Week Commencing 30 July 2012)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 4. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
  29. ^ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  30. ^ "Discographie Tyga". lescharts.com (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 25, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  31. ^ "Tyga". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 7, 2012.[permanent dead link‍]
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