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Chris Brade (Brah-dee) is a high energy, dynamic, crowd pleasing singer/songwriter from Giddings, Texas. Chris has had this dream since the age of 8, when his parents gave him his first guitar, and has not stopped yet! Though his greatest encouragement has been from the love and support of a musical family, he draws inspiration from such artists as Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Farron Young.
 
Chris began writing his own music at a very early age, which has allowed him to create a style that is all his own. He has played publicly at dancehalls, clubs, casinos and fairs for the past 15 years, perfecting his unique on stage presence. Chris has a matchless way of bringing the crowd onto the stage with him in each and every song. Crowd response is huge and he is well known for joining the fans to meet and greet and takes the opportunity to see that everyone is enjoying themselves. He enjoys visiting with those that come to his shows, making it a more personal experience for the fans.

After serving in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve for 9 years as a Staff Sergeant and B-52 Weapons Instructor, Chris now resides in Houston, Texas with his wife and Manager, Dawn, and his daughters.  The continued support of the Air Force community has made Chris a favorite among his former superiors and peers. 

In the past two years he has released two albums, and three singles, and describes his music as “true to the heart”, something that most everyone can relate to. Chris has opened shows for such artists as Jason Aldean, John Conley, Roger Creager, Aaron Watson, Reckless Kelly, Deryl Dodd and Zona Jones. He and his band have also donated many hours to charitable events benefiting MS, Cancer Research and National Disaster Recovery Efforts.

Though Chris’s talent has taken him many places, his heart is in Texas. He won the 2005 “Horizon Award” at the 28th Annual Terry Awards in Fort Worth, Texas. This award, created in 1977 by Terry Beene, recognizes outstanding Texas artists in multiple categories. Previous award recipients have included Ty Herndon, Lonestar, Gary P. Nunn and Aaron Watson.

Chris’s hope is to make the next year his breakout year. Leaving the Air Force to give his music his full attention was a big step in Chris’s life.  So far, things look promising. Chris will agree that this life is not for everyone, but when “it’s in your blood, it’s in your soul”. Chris truly has what it takes to make this dream a reality.