Chris Grano is a promising young singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL. Exciting stage performances include appearances with Sister Hazel, The Verve Pipe, Duncan Sheik, Christopher Cross, Sponge, Lucky Boys Confusion, Rebecca St. James, Casting Crowns, and Audio Adrenaline just to name a few. Media appearances include performing live on Mitch Albom's national radio show (author of "Tuesdays with Morrie", "The Five People You Meet in Heaven") and live TV performances on “Take Five” (WZZM Grand Rapids, MI). Chris and his music are also featured in the independent film "Next In Line" by Vapor Vision Pictures.
Chris, with his band, American Accent, has recorded two albums which have sold 2000+ copies to date, piquing the interest of Epic Records and Sweden’s Atenzia Records. The most recent album “Born to Lead” is produced by Sponge frontman Vinnie Dombroski. Cuts from this album have been featured on several national compilation albums, radio, and TV.
After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Music (Vocal Performance) from Cornerstone University in 2006, Chris returned to Chicago to study Music Business at the Graduate level. Now living in Nashville, Chris is taking the next steps in his songwriting career. With passionate songs that touch the heart, create laughter, and inspire the soul, Chris wants his music to have a positive impact on everyone who listens sincerely. Stay tuned and keep listening!
MESSAGE FROM CHRIS:
Thanks for checking out the site! Please leave me some feedback on these work demos I have posted. Keep in mind some songs may be written for the female voice :) God Bless!
beky and i went to the library the other day... saw an american accent CD in the racks... and someone had checked it out a mere two weeks proir.... crazy!
You're awesome. Sorry I haven't called you yet but I've seriously been working 13 hour days. UGH. Miss and love you. A lot. PS...I LOVE LOVE LOVE ONE HIT WONDERFUL :)
Yay for being MySpace buddies! Hehe! You really do have an incredible voice- you rock! <3 Just wanted to send some love n hugs for your page! Keep on rockin! =P
Hey Buddy, What's going on? DUde love the new demos especially the first two, when you gettin' a record contract 'cause I'm ready to hit the road! I'm working a couple of new ones but just haven't had the time to get some stuff done. It's been crazy around here!!! Have a good one buddy!
Hello my long-lost friend... :-) I have made a sudden return to the land of Myspace after a nearly 1 yr. hiatus... Your new songs are fab -- just thought I'd let you know that I approve. ;-) (bahahaha!)
