Hi, I’m Chris Milam (“MY-lum”). I’m a singer/songwriter in New York City. I’m not a publicist, and publicists tell the story. Half the story, anyway.
So, let’s take a look at my career as I write about it in third person!
“Born in Virginia, raised in Memphis, trained in Nashville, and now living in New York, Chris Milam’s story reads like a musical manifest destiny now fulfilled. In 2005, he released Leaving Tennessee to critical acclaim and multi-platinum sales. With the release of 2008’s Tin Angel EP, Milam cemented his reputation as a pop songwriting force. Milam’s subsequent tours across the country have built a rabid and ever-expanding fanbase. Fans and critics alike hotly anticipate his third studio album, set to arrive in the fall of 2009. It promises to go diamond, end world hunger, and steal my heart.”
Couldn’t have said it better myself! But my publicist only told half the story.
In January 2009, I was exhausted. I had just released the Tin Angel EP, and had been on the road regularly for a few years. I needed a break, a nap, a snack, shower, something. So, for two months in the dead of winter, I did nothing but write songs. I holed up in a spare room in Arkansas. I took no calls, I answered no emails. I took everything I’d seen and heard, everything over the those past hours and weeks and months and days that had built me up and worn me out, and I wrote it down. Some songs were hard to write; others were easy. Some took a while; some arrived fully-formed. Eventually, they all came tumbling out. Song after song after song. Handfuls, then dozens. I tried to keep up.
I came back to Nashville with a stack of songs, a little bit of cash, a window of time, and a plan. Just weeks before I moved from Nashville to New York, I took the songs, and I took the cash, and spent that window of time in a studio with my friend and producer Steve Martin. Nine songs, seven days, two guys, a roomful of instruments, a few microphones, and no sleep.
The result is my new album--the most intimate, narrative, and deeply personal songs I’ve ever recorded. Its story began in January, but it happened in a flash. It’s a little time, a little room, a lot of inspiration, a lot of energy, and a little luck. We hit record, then hit print.
A few weeks later, I moved to New York. Now I’ve got a new home, a new lease, a new record, a new story, and I tell it every time I step onstage. I also have a new publicist, and a new bio. But she’s only got half the story.
Hey, I just wanted to invite you to 'Rise Up Against Cancer' in Nashville on Thursday, May 7th @ THe Rutledge! Featuring Steel Magnolia, Derek Stroker and Friends, Will Champlin, Cade Doyle, and Brittany Moses!! A portion of All Ticktes sold will be donated to the fight against cancer!! Please come out and support! Are You Going To Be There?
Hey! Thanks so much for the add! You sound great! We'd love to have you come out and record anytime. $30/hr for studio time AND an engineer. :) Plus I bet I could get my wife to throw in some good eats! Keep Crankin' those Groovy Jams! Bart and Delaney Lakeshore Studios
Hey, wanted to let you know my CD release show for my new record is in Nashville at 12th & Porter at 8pm on Monday April 27th. Everyone who comes gets a free CD, hope to see you there! Check my myspace to hear the new tunes, get free downloads, and get all the info on the show! Thanks
Hey Chris. Great stuff. Great voice. Great lyrics :). Thanks for the add. If you have a moment, I'd love for you to hear some of my music. Thanks again & best wishes!
Hey Chris. Great music. I love the song "Shine." Awesome lyrics and guitar playing. I hope you are well and that you enjoy the new music posted on my page. Take care.
Hey! Just an update for you, You can now listen to my ENTIRE full length album on my Official Facebook page. Make sure to become a fan so you can be one of the first to watch my new music video for the song "Forever" complete in April : ) You seriously rock, thank you.
Hey.. Just stoppin by to leave some love! Hope things are awesome for ya! Stop by... new tune is PLEASE and another called FATE. How are things for you?!?!
This Monday, March 9 at the Basement will be the official birthday of the Wailin' Canes! Come celebrate it with us! Show starts at 9pm with Sterling Y and the Worsties....so come bring your party hats and beer goggles! Love, *Tyler<br /><br />
Come see me play tonight at Bongo Java at 9pm! You can hear my music on my myspace....myspace. com/kaitlawson. <br /><br />I hope to see you there!<br /><br />Kait Lawson
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